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Marttunen, Miika – Research in Higher Education, 1997
Content analysis of 441 electronic mail (e-mail) messages used by 31 Finnish undergraduate students investigated the use of the medium for practicing argumentation (grounding of stated claims) in two teaching modes: a tutor-led seminar and self-directed student discussion. Results indicated argumentation improved during the experiment, especially…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Students, Delivery Systems