More Concise Problem Statement (per Dr. Reeves request)
Today's Chinese adoptees are struggling with language and literacy skills upon entering elementary school than adoptees from the 1990's and early 2000's. Spending more time in their home country and acquiring a "second first language" at an older age may contribute to the reason. More research definitely needs to be done.
Yes, better. Add "The problem to be addressed in this study..." at the beginning of your problem statement and remove the comparison on the end (than...).
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ReplyDeleteThe problem to be addressed in this study is that today's adoptees are struggling with language and literacy skills upon entering elementary school. Spending more time in their home country and acquiring a "second first language" at an older age may contribute to the reason. More research definitely needs to be done.
Ok good, but I'm wondering if we need to add ELL or foreign-born or non-native or something in front of adoptees...
ReplyDeleteThe problem to be addressed in this study is that today's foreign-born adoptees are struggling with language and literacy skills upon entering elementary school. Spending more time in their home country and acquiring a "second first language" at an older age may contribute to the reason. More research definitely needs to be done.
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