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How doctoral students and graduates describe facilitating experiences and strategies for their thesis writing learning process: a qualitative approach

Oscar OdenaSchool of Education, University of Glasgow, 11 Eldon Street, GlasgowG3 6NH, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Hilary BurgessSchool of Education, University of Leicester, Leicester, UKView further author information
Pages 572-590 | Published online: 17 Jul 2015

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