Tracking contextual histories: how long-term and recent lexical experience shapes our processing of words

本研究旨在探讨词汇特性对文字处理和阅读发展的重要性。特别是，我专注于词的语义属性（如上下文变化，歧义和具体性）和这些属性对词汇处理的影响。我将使用多种技术来评估语义变量在项目层面和行为层面的影响。总的来说，我的研究将有助于我们对阅读发展的理解。研究结果将有助于构建教学方法，并可能促进对高危群体的干预。

My research aims to investigate the lexical properties important to word processing and reading development. In particular, I am focusing on semantic properties of words (such as contextual variation, ambiguity and concreteness) and the effect that these properties have on lexical processing. I am to use multiple techniques to assess the effects of semantic variables at both item-level and behavioural-level. Broadly, my research will contribute to our understanding of reading development. Findings will help to structure teaching methods and may facilitate interventions for at-risk groups.