Of course not. What did make students show up and do what they said they would?
Giving them a map and having them make an appointment in their calendar. In short, creating a simple plan for how to get the job done.
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A portion of students received a detailed plan on how to get to the medical clinic; they were told the times when shots were available; they were given a map with the clinic clearly circled; and they were asked to review their schedule to find a time. Of the students who received this detailed plan, 28 percent went to get a shot, compared with 3 percent of students without the plan.
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