Common English Mistakes in Research Studies by Slovak Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect placement of adjectives ('The car red' instead of 'The red car')

Ina recent study conducted at the localhospital local, researchers examined the effects of the newdrugnew on patients with the chronic conditionchronic. Theresults preliminaryresults suggest that the treatmentinnovative treatmentmayimprove significantly improvethehealth outcomes healthofor individuals affected by the disease. However, further research is needed to confirm the initialfindingsinitial and to explore the potential long-termside effectslong-term of the medication.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Changes I made were mostly to improve fluidity and readability regarding the placement of adjectives. For example, "hospital local" should be "local hospital" and "the drug new" should be "the new drug"."

In a recent study conducted at the local hospital, researchers examined the effects of the new drug on patients with the chronic condition. The preliminary results suggest that the innovative treatment may significantly improve the health outcomes of individuals affected by the disease. However, further research is needed to confirm the initial findings and to explore the potential long-term side effects of the medication.

In recent study conducted at the hospital local, researchers examined the effects of the drug new on patients with the condition chronic. The results preliminary suggest that the treatment innovative may improve significantly the outcomes health for individuals affected by the disease. However, further research is needed to confirm the findings initial and to explore the potential side effects long-term of the medication.

Mistake Example #2

Struggles with perfect tenses ('I am here since three years')

In this research study, we are investigating the effects of a new medication on patients with chronic migraines. I hamve been working on this project sincefor two years, and we have collected data from over 200 participants. The results have been analyzed, and we harve fiounding that the medication is effective in reducing the frequency of migraines in most patients.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very good! I just made some changes to the verb tense so it reads more naturally."

In this research study, we are investigating the effects of a new medication on patients with chronic migraines. I have been working on this project for two years, and we have collected data from over 200 participants. The results have been analyzed, and we have found that the medication is effective in reducing the frequency of migraines in most patients.

In this research study, we are investigating the effects of a new medication on patients with chronic migraines. I am working on this project since two years, and we have collected data from over 200 participants. The results have been analyzed, and we are finding that the medication is effective in reducing the frequency of migraines in most patients.

Mistake Example #3

Omitting 'it' as a subject in dummy subject sentences ('Is raining' instead of 'It is raining')

Ina recent study conducted on cardiovascular health, was observedsignificant improvementwas observed in patients who followed aMediterranean diet. It is important to note that participants were monitored over aperiod of six months, and results showeda decrease in cholesterol levels. Findings suggest that adopting such dietary habits could be beneficial for heart health, but further research is needed to confirm thelong-term effects.

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

"I added "it" as a subject in one sentence and articles before the nouns that needed them."

In a recent study conducted on cardiovascular health, significant improvement was observed in patients who followed a Mediterranean diet. It is important to note that participants were monitored over a period of six months, and results showed a decrease in cholesterol levels. Findings suggest that adopting such dietary habits could be beneficial for heart health, but further research is needed to confirm the long-term effects.

In recent study conducted on cardiovascular health, was observed significant improvement in patients who followed Mediterranean diet. Is important to note that participants were monitored over period of six months, and results showed decrease in cholesterol levels. Findings suggest that adopting such dietary habits could be beneficial for heart health, but further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.