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ERIC Number: EJ558073
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
The "Real" Experts Address Textbook Issues.
Lester, Julie H.; Cheek, Earl H., Jr.
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v41 n4 p282-91 Dec-Jan 1997-1998
Surveys 44 high school students regarding their textbooks: including how often they use textbooks; which is their least favorite text and why; which is their most favorite text and why; and what they would do to make textbooks more enjoyable and readable (discussing graphics\illustrations, teen interest topics, organizational patterns, vocabulary, and design). (SR)
Descriptors: High School Students, High Schools, Reader Text Relationship, Student Attitudes, Text Structure, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Research, Textbooks
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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