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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ774936
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Aug
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Using the Science Writing Heuristic in the General Chemistry Laboratory to Improve Students' Academic Performance
Poock, Jason R.; Burke, K. A.; Greenbowe, Thomas J.; Hand, Brian M.
Journal of Chemical Education, v84 n8 p1371 Aug 2007
The analysis describes the effects of using the science writing heuristic (SWH) in the general chemistry laboratory on the students' academic performance. The technique has found to be extremely important factor in a student's learning process and achievement in science.
Descriptors: Science Laboratories, Heuristics, Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Writing (Composition), Science Instruction, Science Achievement, Learning Processes
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Language: English
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