Common English Mistakes in Literature Reviews by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Literature Review in English.

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

In recent studies, it has been shown that the impact of social media on academic performance is significant,. which mMany researchers have focused on this topic. However, the methodologies used in these studies vary greatly, making it difficult to compare results directly. While some studies emphasize the positive effects of social media, others highlight the negative consequences, which leads to a complex understanding of the issue.

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Vince, United States

"Great job! Very few changes were needed overall."

In recent studies, it has been shown that the impact of social media on academic performance is significant. Many researchers have focused on this topic. However, the methodologies used in these studies vary greatly, making it difficult to compare results directly. While some studies emphasize the positive effects of social media, others highlight the negative consequences, which leads to a complex understanding of the issue.

In recent studies, it has been shown that the impact of social media on academic performance is significant, which many researchers have focused on this topic. However, the methodologies used in these studies vary greatly, making it difficult to compare results directly. While some studies emphasize the positive effects of social media, others highlight the negative consequences, which leads to a complex understanding of the issue.

Mistake Example #2

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

In recent studies on climate change, researchers have focused onthe impact of global warming on Arctic ice. One study by Kim et al. (2020) highlights therapid melting of ice sheets, which contributes to therise in sea levels. Another researchtudy by Lee (2019) examinesthe role of greenhouse gases in accelerating this process. These findings underscore theneed for urgent action to mitigate theeffects of climate change.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

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In recent studies on climate change, researchers have focused on the impact of global warming on Arctic ice. One study by Kim et al. (2020) highlights the rapid melting of ice sheets, which contributes to the rise in sea levels. Another study by Lee (2019) examines the role of greenhouse gases in accelerating this process. These findings underscore the need for urgent action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

In recent studies on climate change, researchers have focused on impact of global warming on Arctic ice. One study by Kim et al. (2020) highlights rapid melting of ice sheets, which contributes to rise in sea levels. Another research by Lee (2019) examines role of greenhouse gases in accelerating this process. These findings underscore need for urgent action to mitigate effects of climate change.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

In recent studies on the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, researchers have focused ion various factors that contribute to anxiety and depression. According to Kim (2022), the role of peer pressure on these platforms is significant, influencing teenagers' self-esteem and behavior. However, Lee (2023) argues that the effects are more pronounced aton individuals who already have pre-existing conditions, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.

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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Great job! I just changed a few prepositions."

In recent studies on the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, researchers have focused on various factors that contribute to anxiety and depression. According to Kim (2022), the role of peer pressure on these platforms is significant, influencing teenagers' self-esteem and behavior. However, Lee (2023) argues that the effects are more pronounced on individuals who already have pre-existing conditions, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.

In recent studies on the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, researchers have focused in various factors that contribute to anxiety and depression. According to Kim (2022), the role of peer pressure on these platforms is significant, influencing teenagers' self-esteem and behavior. However, Lee (2023) argues that the effects are more pronounced at individuals who already have pre-existing conditions, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.