Common English Mistakes in Scientific Papers by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

In this study, we investigate the effects of temperature on enzyme activity. SheIt was observed that the enzyme's activity increased with rising temperatures until heit reached an optimal point. Beyond this temperature, herits activity declined sharply, indicating that heit may have been denatured. This finding is crucial for understanding how enzymes function in different environmental conditions and can help in designing experiments that take into account their thermal stability.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Very good! Just a couple of changes to make pronouns consistent."

In this study, we investigate the effects of temperature on enzyme activity. It was observed that the enzyme's activity increased with rising temperatures until it reached an optimal point. Beyond this temperature, its activity declined sharply, indicating that it may have been denatured. This finding is crucial for understanding how enzymes function in different environmental conditions and can help in designing experiments that take into account their thermal stability.

In this study, we investigate the effects of temperature on enzyme activity. She was observed that the enzyme's activity increased with rising temperatures until he reached an optimal point. Beyond this temperature, her activity declined sharply, indicating that he may have been denatured. This finding is crucial for understanding how enzymes function in different environmental conditions and can help in designing experiments that take into account their thermal stability.

Mistake Example #2

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

In the esteemed journal of Environmental Studies,I am honorpleased to inform you that our research on the impact of desertification in the Arabian Peninsula has yielded significant findings. It is with great pleasure that I present to you the esteemedjournal of Environmenta,l whStudich,es. I am delighted to announce,that the data I present to you demonstrates a correlation between sustainable practices and the reduction of desert spread. I am privileged to share these insights,and hopinge they will contribute to the global understanding of environmental conservation.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was well-written – I just made a few minor changes to make it sound a bit more natural :)"

I am pleased to inform you that our research on the impact of desertification in the Arabian Peninsula has yielded significant findings in the esteemed journal of Environmental Studies. I am delighted to announce that the data I present to you demonstrate a correlation between sustainable practices and the reduction of desert spread. I am privileged to share these insights and hope they will contribute to the global understanding of environmental conservation.

In the esteemed journal of Environmental Studies, I am honored to inform you that our research on the impact of desertification in the Arabian Peninsula has yielded significant findings. It is with great pleasure that I present to you the data, which, I am delighted to announce, demonstrates a correlation between sustainable practices and the reduction of desert spread. I am privileged to share these insights, hoping they will contribute to the global understanding of environmental conservation.

Mistake Example #3

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

Ina recent study, we examined the effects of temperature on chemical reaction rates. The experiment showed that as temperatures increase, the reaction speeds up significantly. We also find that certain catalysts were more effective at higher temperatures, which suggest thepotential for industrial applications.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! It just needed a few changes to the verb tense, plus a couple of other minor tweaks."

In a recent study, we examined the effects of temperature on chemical reaction rates. The experiment showed that as temperatures increase, the reaction speeds up significantly. We also find that certain catalysts were more effective at higher temperatures, which suggest the potential for industrial applications.

In recent study, we examine the effects of temperature on chemical reaction rates. The experiment show that as temperature increase, the reaction speed up significantly. We also find that certain catalysts were more effective at higher temperatures, which suggest potential for industrial applications.