Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies
if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the
same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average
within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
Critical Inquiry in a Text-Based Environment: Computer Conferencing in Higher Education
19993.7k citationsD. Randy Garrison, Terry Anderson et al.The Internet and Higher Educationprofile →
Blended learning: Uncovering its transformative potential in higher education
20042.6k citationsD. Randy Garrison et al.The Internet and Higher Educationprofile →
Critical thinking, cognitive presence, and computer conferencing in distance education
20011.8k citationsD. Randy Garrison, Terry Anderson et al.profile →
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Garrison, D. Randy & Norman Vaughan. (2011). Blended Learning in Higher Education (Framework, Priciples and Guidlines). SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.1 indexed citations
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Garrison, D. Randy. (2011). E-Learning in the 21st Century: A Framework for Research and Practice, 2nd edition. Routledge eBooks.7 indexed citations
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Garrison, D. Randy. (2009). Implications of Online and Blended Learning for the Conceptual Development and Practice of Distance Education. International journal of e-learning & distance education. 23(2). 93–104.32 indexed citations
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Akyol, Zehra, J. B. Arbaugh, Martha Cleveland‐Innes, et al.. (2009). A Response to the Review of the Community of Inquiry Framework. International journal of e-learning & distance education. 23(2). 123–136.92 indexed citations
Garrison, D. Randy. (2008). Developing Open Learning Courses. International journal of e-learning & distance education. 8(2). 73–76.
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Cleveland‐Innes, Martha, et al.. (2007). Role adjustment for learners in an online community of inquiry : Identifying the needs of novice online learners. International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies. 2(1). 1–16.5 indexed citations
Garrison, D. Randy, Terry Anderson, & Walter Archer. (1999). Critical Inquiry in a Text-Based Environment: Computer Conferencing in Higher Education. The Internet and Higher Education. 2(2-3). 87–105.3733 indexed citations breakdown →
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Garrison, D. Randy. (1999). Will Distance Disappear in Distance Studies? A Reaction. International journal of e-learning & distance education. 14(2). 10–13.8 indexed citations
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Garrison, D. Randy, et al.. (1998). Computer Conferencing and Higher-Order Learning.. 7(1). 41–53.42 indexed citations
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Garrison, D. Randy. (1997). Self-Directed Learning: Toward a Comprehensive Model. Adult Education Quarterly. 48(1). 18–33.846 indexed citations breakdown →
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Garrison, D. Randy. (1992). Getting It Right the First Session [and] Setting the Climate for Successful Teaching and Learning.. Adult Learning. 3(6). 25–26.2 indexed citations
Garrison, D. Randy. (1988). Andragogy, Learner-Centredness and the Educational Transaction at a Distance. International journal of e-learning & distance education. 3(2). 123–127.8 indexed citations
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Garrison, D. Randy. (1983). Psychosocial Correlates of Dropout and Achievement in an Adult High School Completion Program.. Alberta Journal of Educational Research. 29(2).2 indexed citations
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Garrison, D. Randy. (1982). Microcomputers and CAL in Adult Education.. 5(10). 22–23.1 indexed citations
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