Common English Mistakes in Dissertations by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Spain when writing a Dissertation in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

In this dissertation, I amexploringe the impact of climate change on agricultural practices in Spain. I amfocusing on how farmers are adapting to new weather patterns and what strategies they are implementing to mitigate risks. I amhavinge a particular interest in the role of technology in enhancing crop resilience and sustainability.

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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good job! I just made a few adjustments to the verb tense."

In this dissertation, I explore the impact of climate change on agricultural practices in Spain. I focus on how farmers are adapting to new weather patterns and what strategies they are implementing to mitigate risks. I have a particular interest in the role of technology in enhancing crop resilience and sustainability.

In this dissertation, I am exploring the impact of climate change on agricultural practices in Spain. I am focusing on how farmers are adapting to new weather patterns and what strategies they are implementing to mitigate risks. I am having a particular interest in the role of technology in enhancing crop resilience and sustainability.

Mistake Example #2

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

In tThe following dissertation, it is exploreds the impact of climate change on agricultural practices in Spain. It hmakes sense to consider howthe rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns affect crop yields. Furthermore, the study examines how farmers adapt to these changes,. and iIt is important to note that these adaptation strategies vary significantly across different regions.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have polished this up a bit to make it sound more native."

The following dissertation explores the impact of climate change on agricultural practices in Spain. It makes sense to consider how rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns affect crop yields. Furthermore, the study examines how farmers adapt to these changes. It is important to note that these adaptation strategies vary significantly across different regions.

In the following dissertation, it is explored the impact of climate change on agricultural practices in Spain. It has sense to consider how the rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns affect crop yields. Furthermore, the study examines how farmers adapt to these changes, and it is important to note that the adaptation strategies vary significantly across different regions.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

In this dissertation, I aim to explore the impact of climate change on Mediterranean agriculture. Throughout the research, I will condouct several analyses to understand the patterns of temperature and rainfall. Additionally, I makewill interviews with local farmers to gather firsthand insights into their experiences and adaptations. The findings of this study dowill make a significant contribution to the existing literature on environmental changes in Southern Europe.

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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to address confusion between "do" and "make.""

In this dissertation, I aim to explore the impact of climate change on Mediterranean agriculture. Throughout the research, I will conduct several analyses to understand the patterns of temperature and rainfall. Additionally, I will interview local farmers to gather firsthand insights into their experiences and adaptations. The findings of this study will make a significant contribution to the existing literature on environmental changes in Southern Europe.

In this dissertation, I aim to explore the impact of climate change on Mediterranean agriculture. Throughout the research, I do several analyses to understand the patterns of temperature and rainfall. Additionally, I make interviews with local farmers to gather firsthand insights into their experiences and adaptations. The findings of this study do a significant contribution to the existing literature on environmental changes in Southern Europe.