Common English Mistakes in Dissertations by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Mandarin Chinese speakers from Taiwan when writing a Dissertation in English.

Mistake Example #1

Omitting the subject in sentences ('Is important to learn English' instead of 'It is important to learn English')

In recent years, therehas beena significant increase in the number of students studying abroad. It is crucial to understand the factors that influence this trend, as it impacts both the students and the educational institutions involved. Furthermore, itprovides opportunities for cultural exchange and personal growth, which are essential in today's globalized world.

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Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to give each sentence a subject :) Nice work! "

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of students studying abroad. It is crucial to understand the factors that influence this trend, as it impacts both the students and the educational institutions involved. Furthermore, it provides opportunities for cultural exchange and personal growth, which are essential in today's globalized world.

In recent years, has been significant increase in the number of students studying abroad. Is crucial to understand the factors that influence this trend, as it impacts both the students and the educational institutions involved. Furthermore, provides opportunities for cultural exchange and personal growth, which are essential in today's globalized world.

Mistake Example #2

Using overly formal or direct language

In this dissertation, I shawill eldiscucidatess the profound impacts of climate change on global agriculture. It iscan imperativtesto acknowledge that thedata collected study dataisof utmost accuracyte and reliabilitye, thus leaving no room for doubt. The researchis comprehensive, and the findings will be presented in a manncler that is both comprehensive and exhaustive, ensuring that all aspectsare thoroughlyexamined and understooandably.

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Howard B., NJ, USA

"I have made changes to this text to ensure the essential meaning is preserved while improving conciseness."

In this dissertation, I will discuss the profound impact of climate change on global agriculture. I can attest that the collected study data is accurate and reliable, the research is comprehensive, and the findings will be presented clearly and understandably.

In this dissertation, I shall elucidate the profound impacts of climate change on global agriculture. It is imperative to acknowledge that the data collected is of utmost accuracy and reliability, thus leaving no room for doubt. The research findings will be presented in a manner that is both comprehensive and exhaustive, ensuring that all aspects are thoroughly examined and understood.

Mistake Example #3

Misuse of singular/plural nouns ('There are much people here' instead of 'There are many people here')

In this dissertation, we explore the impact of climate change on agriculture in Taiwan. There is many factors that contribute to the changing weather patterns, and it is important to understand how these affect crop yields. Although there are much research conducted in this area, there is still gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed.

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Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

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In this dissertation, we explore the impact of climate change on agriculture in Taiwan. There is many factors that contribute to the changing weather patterns, and it is important to understand how these affect crop yields. Although there are much research conducted in this area, there is still gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed.

In this dissertation, we explore the impact of climate change on agriculture in Taiwan. There is many factors that contribute to the changing weather patterns, and it is important to understand how these affect crop yields. Although there are much research conducted in this area, there is still gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed.