Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 40, Issue 3 , Pages 193-194 , May 2008

Assessing Written Evidence of Critical Thinking Using an Analytic Rubric

  • Priscilla Connors, PhD, RD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Priscilla Connors, PhD, RD, Associate Professor, University of North Texas, PO Box 311100, Denton, TX 76203-1100; Phone: (940) 565-4493; Fax: (940) 565-4348

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PII: S1499-4046(08)00026-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2008.01.014

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 40, Issue 3 , Pages 193-194 , May 2008