Common English Mistakes in Technical Reports by Korean Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

The recent analysis of the data collected in the experiment shows significant results. The temperature was measured onat different intervals, and the changes were recorded in the system. It is important to note that the equipment was calibrated at the beginning of the test to ensure accuracy.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I addressed one issue with the wrong proposition. Looks great otherwise. "

The recent analysis of the data collected in the experiment shows significant results. The temperature was measured at different intervals, and the changes were recorded in the system. It is important to note that the equipment was calibrated at the beginning of the test to ensure accuracy.

The recent analysis of the data collected in the experiment shows significant results. The temperature was measured on different intervals, and the changes were recorded in the system. It is important to note that the equipment was calibrated at the beginning of the test to ensure accuracy.

Mistake Example #2

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

In this technical report, we analyzed the data collected from the experiment, which it was conducted last month. The results, they indicate that the new algorithm performs better than the previous version, especially when the data set is large. However, it is important to note that the processing time, it increases significantly with the complexity of the input data. Further research, it is necessary to optimize the algorithm for efficiency.

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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"The problem with this text is extra words, not necessarily the word order."

In this technical report, we analyzed the data collected from the experiment, which it was conducted last month. The results, they indicate that the new algorithm performs better than the previous version, especially when the data set is large. However, it is important to note that the processing time, it increases significantly with the complexity of the input data. Further research, it is necessary to optimize the algorithm for efficiency.

In this technical report, we analyzed the data collected from the experiment, which it was conducted last month. The results, they indicate that the new algorithm performs better than the previous version, especially when the data set is large. However, it is important to note that the processing time, it increases significantly with the complexity of the input data. Further research, it is necessary to optimize the algorithm for efficiency.

Mistake Example #3

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

Ina recent experiment, we observed asignificant increase inthe efficiency of solar panels whenthey're exposed to sunlight foran extended period. Data collected from the test showed that panel's output improved by 15%, compared tothe previous model. Further analysis is required to understandthe impact of temperature on performance, and we recommend conducting additional tests in acontrolled environment.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add missing articles ("the," "an," etc.)."

In a recent experiment, we observed a significant increase in the efficiency of solar panels when they're exposed to sunlight for an extended period. Data collected from the test showed that panel output improved by 15%, compared to the previous model. Further analysis is required to understand the impact of temperature on performance, and we recommend conducting additional tests in a controlled environment.

In recent experiment, we observed significant increase in efficiency of solar panel when exposed to sunlight for extended period. Data collected from test showed that panel's output improved by 15% compared to previous model. Further analysis is required to understand impact of temperature on performance, and we recommend conducting additional tests in controlled environment.