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ERIC Number: EJ350624
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Deadline Dodgers: An Empirical Study, Of Sorts.
Fletcher, J. B.
Teaching English in the Two-Year College, v14 n2 p117-20 May 1987
Details (facetiously) a study that examines why English students do not turn their work in on time. Concludes that numerous distractions, such as "Dear Abby," are responsible for sidetracking students doing research. (NKA)
Descriptors: Assignments, Behavior Patterns, English Instruction, Humor, Research Papers (Students), Satire, Student Behavior, Student Motivation, Teacher Response, Teacher Student Relationship, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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