Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools for Improving Academic Writing: Thai EFL Learners’ Perspectives
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This research article to study explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)
in teaching academic writing. It focuses on three main areas: (1) comparing students’confidence levels before and after using AI tools for academic writing, (2) identifying the most frequently used AI tools, and (3) examining students’ perspectives on AI assistance. The research involved 104 fourth-year English majors at Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University and utilized a mixed-methods design. Quantitative data were gathered through a rating form, while qualitative data were collected via semi-structured interviews. The qualitative data were analyzed, using Braun and Clarke (2006) thematic analysis, while the quantitative data were analyzed, using descriptive statistics, including mean, standard deviation, and paired t-tests.
Findings are as follows: indicated a significant increase in students’ confidence in their
academic writing after using AI tools, with ChatGPT being the most popular choice. Overall,
students expressed positive views about AI tools, although they noted some limitations in their
use.
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