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Direct linkWendt, Maria; Åse, Cecilia – Studies in Higher Education, 2015
Essay-writing is generally viewed as the primary learning activity to foster independence and analytical thinking. In this article, we show that independent research projects do not necessarily lead to critical thinking. University-level education on conducting independent projects can, in several respects, counteract enhanced analytical skills.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Essays, Research Projects
