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Optimizing the reading of electronic text using rapid serial visual presentation

Monica S. Castelhano Psychology Department, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G3, Canada
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Paul Muter Psychology Department, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G3, Canada E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 237-247 | Published online: 08 Nov 2010

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