Writing research papers is a critical component of getting your degree. According to statistics, over 30,000 research papers are published each year, and an estimated two million articles are also published in various scientific and business journals.

While most students dread writing research papers are a part of their academic requirements, it is not as difficult as it seems. However, one of the biggest reasons students fail to achieve the desired results of getting their published is simple grammatical errors. Grammar mistakes are often overlooked, especially if you are not a native English speaker, and can destroy the credibility of the entire paper.

Here are some of the most common grammatical errors people make when writing research papers:

Prepositions

Ending a sentence with a preposition shows a poor grasp on the rules of English language. While it is not a steadfast rule in the English language, it is considered incorrect and sloppy in many circles. Prepositions should only be used to link nouns and pronouns and small phrases to other words in a sentence.

Affect & Effect

Choosing between affect and effect is one of the most confusing aspects of the English language that can stump even the most proficient writers. However, there is a clear difference between the two and where each should be used. “Effect” is usually used as a noun to show the result of something. But it can also be used as a verb to describe an accomplishment or instead of “to bring about.”

Affect is mostly used as a verb to show the impact of something. But it can also be used as a noun sometimes when talking about someone’s mood, hence the confusion.

Capitalizations

Generally, the use of capitalizations should be minimized as much as possible in research papers. There are also different rules for capitalizations of certain words and titles, such as the president. If used before the name, the title president will be capitalized. However, if used independently, it will not be capitalized. For example, President Obama and Obama was the president. Because of the different rules for different words, people often make mistakes, either capitalizing or not capitalizing certain words.

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