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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ845762
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 17
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The Past, Present, and Future of Research in Distance Education: Results of a Content Analysis
Lee, Youngmin; Driscoll, Marcy P.; Nelson, David W.
Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, v2 n3 p45-61 2005
The articles published in four prominent distance education journals between 1997 and 2002 were categorized and the references cited were tallied. The study provides an opportunity to examine research topics, methods, and citation trends. The results can be used to review current research trends and to explore potential research directions. (Contains 2 figures and 7 tables.)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Periodicals, Content Analysis, Journal Articles, Citations (References), Citation Analysis, Educational Research, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Trend Analysis, Research Methodology
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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