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ERIC Number: EJ522330
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0671
Assessing Secondary Students' Liking of Short Stories.
Smith, Michael W.; Young, John W.
Journal of Educational Research, v89 n1 p14-22 Sep-Oct 1995
The development of a survey designed to assess secondary students' liking of particular stories is explained. Analysis of students' written explanations for liking favorite readings identified three aspects of liking. A survey operationalizing these aspects was administered to 118 high school students. Findings indicate that the survey is valid for its purpose. (SM)
Descriptors: Literature Appreciation, Research Design, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Short Stories, Story Reading, Student Attitudes, Student Surveys
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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