Common English Mistakes in Research Studies by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from Saudi Arabia when writing a Research Study in English.

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')

In theesteemed journal of our research study, Iam honored to inform you that we have conducted an extensive investigation into the effects of traditional Saudi Arabian diets on cardiovascular health. It is with great pleasure that I present our findings, which I am priviglegead to say, contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge in the field of healthcare.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to reduce the use of overly formal expressions :) Nice work! "

In the journal of our research study, I inform you that we have conducted an extensive investigation into the effects of traditional Saudi Arabian diets on cardiovascular health. I present our findings, which I am glad to say contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge in the field of healthcare.

In the esteemed journal of our research study, I am honored to inform you that we have conducted an extensive investigation into the effects of traditional Saudi Arabian diets on cardiovascular health. It is with great pleasure that I present our findings, which I am privileged to say, contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge in the field of healthcare.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

In this research study, we investigate the effects of a new medication on patients with diabetes. HA patient was administered the drug for a period of six months, and her blood sugar levels were monitored regularly. The results showed that she experienced a significant improvement in her overall health, suggesting that the medication could be beneficial for other patients as well.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Very good! Just a couple of changes for pronoun agreement."

In this research study, we investigate the effects of a new medication on patients with diabetes. A patient was administered the drug for a period of six months, and her blood sugar levels were monitored regularly. The results showed that she experienced a significant improvement in her overall health, suggesting that the medication could be beneficial for other patients as well.

In this research study, we investigate the effects of a new medication on patients with diabetes. He was administered the drug for a period of six months, and her blood sugar levels were monitored regularly. The results showed that he experienced a significant improvement in her overall health, suggesting that the medication could be beneficial for other patients as well.

Mistake Example #3

Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')

The recent study conducatin Riyadh University explored the effects ofa new medication on diabetes patients. The researchers fiound that the medication significantly reduced blood sugar levels over a period of six months. Participants reported improvement in their overall health, and they expressed satisfaction with the treatment.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have corrected the tenses used in this text. "

The recent study at Riyadh University explored the effects of a new medication on diabetes patients. The researchers found that the medication significantly reduced blood sugar levels over a period of six months. Participants reported improvement in their overall health, and they expressed satisfaction with the treatment.

The recent study conduct in Riyadh University explore the effects of new medication on diabetes patients. The researchers find that the medication significantly reduce blood sugar levels over a period of six months. Participants report improvement in their overall health, and they express satisfaction with the treatment.