- Please review Chapter 2 of my dissertation. I need a minimum of 30 pages for this section. Feel free to add the topics listed below to this specific section.
- Length & Depth:
Chapter 2 should be at least 30 pages. Ensure each section is comprehensive, critically analyzed, and synthesizes both historical and current literature. - Academic Rigor:
Include peer-reviewed articles, policy documents, government reports, and recent studies (preferably from the last 5–7 years) to support the discussion. Emphasize evidence-based analysis. - Formatting & Style:
Follow department’s formatting guidelines (APA) & Use clear headings, subheadings, and transitions between sections.
Suggested Section Breakdown
- Introduction to the Literature Review
- Briefly restate the dissertation’s focus and research questions.
- Explain the relevance of chronic absenteeism in Title I schools and why an exploration of immigration laws is critical, especially for Hispanic students.
- Conceptual and Theoretical Framework
- Discuss theoretical models that underpin chronic absenteeism (e.g., socio-ecological models, cultural capital theory, etc.).
- Explain how these models help in understanding the challenges faced by Hispanic students in the context of immigration-related policies.
- Historical and Current Perspectives on Chronic Absenteeism in Title I Schools
- Review past literature on chronic absenteeism, its determinants, and its implications on academic performance.
- Provide a historical overview and then transition into recent trends and findings, highlighting any shifts in patterns, particularly within Title I schools.
- Immigration Laws and Policy Context
- Overview of Relevant Immigration Laws:
Outline key immigration laws (e.g., Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), changes in Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and other federal/state-level policies) that have emerged or been updated recently. The current ICE raids spcifically in the city of Memphis TN. - Impact on Hispanic Families:
Analyze how these laws indirectly or directly affect Hispanic students and their families, including issues such as fear of deportation, changes in family structure, and economic instability. - Link to Chronic Absenteeism:
Provide an in-depth discussion on how the stressors linked to immigration policy enforcement can lead to increased absenteeism. Include empirical studies, surveys, or case studies that illustrate these relationships.
- Overview of Relevant Immigration Laws:
- Intersectionality: Socioeconomic Status, Race, and Immigration
- Discuss how factors like race, socioeconomic status, and immigration status intersect to affect school attendance.
- Integrate literature on how these factors compound the challenges faced by Hispanic students in Title I schools.
- Interventions and Mitigation Strategies
- School-Level Interventions:
Evaluate existing interventions aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism (e.g., community engagement, counseling, mentoring programs). - Policy-Level Interventions:
Explore strategies at the district or state level that address the broader policy challenges affecting immigrant families. - Best Practices:
Summarize successful case studies or pilot programs that have mitigated absenteeism, noting any specific initiatives targeted toward Hispanic students.
- School-Level Interventions:
- Gaps in the Literature and Future Directions
- Identify gaps in current research, especially in relation to the direct impacts of immigration laws on chronic absenteeism in Title I schools.
- Suggest areas for future research, including potential longitudinal studies, qualitative inquiries, or policy analysis frameworks.
- Conclusion of the Chapter
- Summarize the key points of the literature review.
- Reiterate the importance of examining immigration laws as part of understanding chronic absenteeism among Hispanic students.
- Provide a transition to the next chapter of your dissertation.