Talk:Psycholinguistics/Dyslexia

First thing that was eye-catching was the format of your chapter. It is very clear what your goals for the reader are. The order that you are following is very good at describing dyslexia. Also, the writing style of your text book is well done because (of course) this is a text book chapter and NOT a diary. I like that your writing presents the information clear for new people who do not know more than common sense information about dyslexia (like me). The introduction and history was very interesting and made me want to read more about the subject. The diagnoses section was interesting as well, but I think that you need more information. I would love to read more of this section of the chapter.

There are some things that I noticed that could be helpful. You may have to review the APA format for your references. There are minimal to none in-text citations, which would imply that it was your knowledge and not anyone else's. In other words, this is plagiarizing and it would be beneficial if you cited the sources of information in-text and in the reference section. Also, I noticed that the articles you have cited in-text you did not place the full source in the reference section at the bottom. When you mention phrases such as “it was found” or “some researchers found”, you should either cite them at the beginning of the sentence or in parentheses at the end of the sentence. Examples: Researchers found that dyslexia… (Preston & Fraser, 1679; Howe, 2012) or Preston et al.(1750) found that dyslexia… (See APA format). I have a very detailed and helpful APA guide if you would like a copy.

Some in text examples would be very informative throughout the general signs and symptoms section or a possible table with a list of symptoms. Also, you could possibly place pictures of what dyslexia looks like to someone who is reading a text or parts of the brain that you are referring to in the neurological components section. I think pictures would make your page even more exciting and interesting to read.

Above all, a more thorough review and edit of your page would eliminate some of the grammar and spelling mistakes that sometimes occur. It is clear that this is a first draft and you are putting an effort into the subject. Although the chapter is in its starting process, it is a very good start. Good luck with the rest of your chapter!

K-Lee Fraser 17:35, 23 February 2011 (UTC)