Common English Mistakes in Literature Reviews by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from United Arab Emirates when writing a Literature Review in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

In recent studies on climate change, researchers hasve focused onthe impact of rising temperatures on marine life. The literature highlights howan increase in ocean temperatures affects coral reefs, leading to bleaching events. However, there isa gap in understanding how these changes influence fish migration patterns. This review aims to address this gap by analyzing data from theGulf region, where unique environmental conditions provide valuable insights.

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

"I added articles before some of the nouns. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

In recent studies on climate change, researchers have focused on the impact of rising temperatures on marine life. The literature highlights how an increase in ocean temperatures affects coral reefs, leading to bleaching events. However, there is a gap in understanding how these changes influence fish migration patterns. This review aims to address this gap by analyzing data from the Gulf region, where unique environmental conditions provide valuable insights.

In recent studies on climate change, researcher has focused on impact of rising temperatures on marine life. The literature highlights how increase in ocean temperatures affects coral reefs, leading to bleaching events. However, there is gap in understanding how these changes influence fish migration patterns. This review aims to address this gap by analyzing data from Gulf region, where unique environmental conditions provide valuable insights.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

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Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some of the passive voice constructions to the active voice and polished up the text."

Recent studies have examined the impact of climate change on desert ecosystems. Researchers employed various methodologies, who reported significant findings. The role of native plant species in mitigating soil erosion was highlighted, and the importance of sustainable practices was emphasized. The researchers concluded that further studies are needed to fully understand the long-term effects and made recommendations for future research.

In recent studies, the impact of climate change on desert ecosystems was extensively examined. Various methodologies were employed by researchers, and significant findings were reported. The role of native plant species in mitigating soil erosion was highlighted, and the importance of sustainable practices was emphasized. It was concluded that further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects, and recommendations were made for future studies.