Common English Mistakes in Research Studies by German Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native German speakers from Germany when writing a Research Study in English.

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect word order in subordinate clauses

In the recent study, we investigated howthe treatment effectiveness is influenced by patient adherence to medication. It was observed that, when patients do not followthe prescribed dosagenot follow,the outcomesvary significantly vary. Furthermore, the research highlights that, ifthe communication between healthcare providers and patients is improveds,the adherence rates could potentially increase.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some fixing to correct word order problems, and other tweaks."

In the recent study, we investigated how treatment effectiveness is influenced by patient adherence to medication. It was observed that, when patients do not follow the prescribed dosage, outcomes vary significantly. Furthermore, the research highlights that, if communication between healthcare providers and patients improves, adherence rates could potentially increase.

In the recent study, we investigated how the treatment effectiveness is influenced by patient adherence to medication. It was observed that, when patients the prescribed dosage not follow, the outcomes significantly vary. Furthermore, the research highlights that, if the communication between healthcare providers and patients is improved, the adherence rates could potentially increase.

Mistake Example #2

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

The Sstudy aimed to investigate the Eeffects of Ssleep Ddeprivation on Ccognitive Ffunction in Mmedical Sstudents. Participants were recruited from the Uuniversity andwere required to complete a Sseries of Ttests designed to measure Mmemory and Aattention. Results indicated that prolonged Llack of Ssleep significantly impaired Pperformance, highlighting the Iimportance of adequate Rrest for optimal Bbrain Ffunction.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I changed the first letter of the common nouns to lower case. Overall, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

The study aimed to investigate the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive function in medical students. Participants were recruited from the university and required to complete a series of tests designed to measure memory and attention. Results indicated that prolonged lack of sleep significantly impaired performance, highlighting the importance of adequate rest for optimal brain function.

The Study aimed to investigate the Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Cognitive Function in Medical Students. Participants were recruited from the University and were required to complete a Series of Tests designed to measure Memory and Attention. Results indicated that prolonged Lack of Sleep significantly impaired Performance, highlighting the Importance of adequate Rest for optimal Brain Function.

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of passive voice

In the recent study,it was observed that the effects of the new medication on blood pressure were significant. The data were collected from a sample of 200 patients, and it was found thatthe average reduction in systolic blood pressure was 15 mmHg. It wasThe concludedsion is that the medication could be considered effective for managing hypertension, and further research is recommended to explore long-term effects.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to improve flow and cut out passive phrasing :) Nice work! "

In the recent study, the effects of the new medication on blood pressure were significant. The data were collected from a sample of 200 patients, and the average reduction in systolic blood pressure was 15 mmHg. The conclusion is that the medication could be considered effective for managing hypertension, and further research is recommended to explore long-term effects.

In the recent study, it was observed that the effects of the new medication on blood pressure were significant. The data were collected from a sample of 200 patients, and it was found that the average reduction in systolic blood pressure was 15 mmHg. It was concluded that the medication could be considered effective for managing hypertension, and further research is recommended to explore long-term effects.