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. 1999 Aug 28;319(7209):542–546. doi: 10.1136/bmj.319.7209.542
Style Motivation Process
Surface Completion of the course Rote learning of facts and ideas
Fear of failure Focusing on task components in isolation
Deep Little real interest in content
Interest in the subject Relate ideas to evidence
Strategic Vocational relevance Integration of material across courses
Personal understanding Identifying general principles
Achieving high grades Use techniques that achieve highest grades
Competing with others Level of understanding patchy and variable
To be successful