Common English Mistakes in Scientific Papers by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

In this study, we aim to explore the effects of temperature on enzyme activity. We do several experiments to measure the reaction rates at different temperatures. It is crucial to make accurate measurements to ensure the validity of our results. However, during the process, I make an error in recording the data, which requires us to repeat the experiment. This highlights the importance of precision in scientific research.

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

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In this study, we aim to explore the effects of temperature on enzyme activity. We do several experiments to measure the reaction rates at different temperatures. It is crucial to make accurate measurements to ensure the validity of our results. However, during the process, I make an error in recording the data, which requires us to repeat the experiment. This highlights the importance of precision in scientific research.

In this study, we aim to explore the effects of temperature on enzyme activity. We do several experiments to measure the reaction rates at different temperatures. It is crucial to make accurate measurements to ensure the validity of our results. However, during the process, I make an error in recording the data, which requires us to repeat the experiment. This highlights the importance of precision in scientific research.

Mistake Example #2

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

In this study, we are analyzinge the effects of climate change on marine biodiversity. I hamve conductinged this research for over five years, focusing on the Mediterranean Sea. Our findings areindicatinge thata temperature rise is having significant impacts on species distribution. We are observing changes in migration patterns, which are affecting the ecosystem balance.

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Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to make verb tenses consistent :) Nice work! "

In this study, we analyze the effects of climate change on marine biodiversity. I have conducted this research for over five years, focusing on the Mediterranean Sea. Our findings indicate that a temperature rise is having significant impacts on species distribution. We are observing changes in migration patterns, which affect the ecosystem balance.

In this study, we are analyzing the effects of climate change on marine biodiversity. I am conducting this research for over five years, focusing on the Mediterranean Sea. Our findings are indicating that temperature rise is having significant impacts on species distribution. We are observing changes in migration patterns, which are affecting the ecosystem balance.

Mistake Example #3

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

In the recent study, it has been observed that the results of the experiment hmavke sense when compared to the previous data. The methodology used in the research is very similar to the one applied in thelast year's study, which makesit possible to draw parallels between the findings. It is important to highlight that the sample size was sufficient to ensure that the conclusions have validity and can be applied to broader contexts.

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Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Most of this is well-written. Please note that "the results of the experiment have sense" should be "the results of the experiment make sense"."

In the recent study, it has been observed that the results of the experiment make sense when compared to the previous data. The methodology used in the research is very similar to the one applied in last year's study, which makes it possible to draw parallels between the findings. It is important to highlight that the sample size was sufficient to ensure that the conclusions have validity and can be applied to broader contexts.

In the recent study, it has been observed that the results of the experiment have sense when compared to the previous data. The methodology used in the research is very similar to the one applied in the last year's study, which makes possible to draw parallels between the findings. It is important to highlight that the sample size was sufficient to ensure that the conclusions have validity and can be applied to broader contexts.