A community which is the focus of an acquisition sketch study will likely have only limited research-based information regarding how children learn their language. It is therefore just as important to communicate the research findings to the local community, i.e. to give a “community report” (see Part II of our manual for suggestions).

This can be in the form of a formal written document, videos, and/or informal oral presentations or discussions. Both the format and the information to be included should be tailored to the needs and wishes of the community.  Here are some options:

• A full alternative sketch covering everything you included in the academic report, but adjusted to a non-academic target group.
• Showcasing some highlights of children’s linguistic competence or caregiver’s nuanced practices of socialization and language teaching.
• Information on specific topics, e.g. developmental stages, or the extent to which children are using and learning the language vs. other community languages.
• Working towards providing language assessment resources, or literacy- and education-focused resources (e.g. vocabulary checklists, primers).

In any case, please include a summary of your activities in your acquisition sketch as this may be a source of inspiration for others.