Document Types
Paper Presentation
School Code
N/A
School Name
De La Salle University Integrated School (Manila)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Beredo, Jackylyn L.
Abstract/Executive Summary
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its integration into various domains has become increasingly notable. One prominent example is ChatGPT, a software tool that has gained popularity as an academic writing assistant. Despite its popularity, ChatGPT has sparked controversies due to concerns about potential misuse and exploitation. Studies have identified several writing challenges students face, especially those learning English as a foreign language (EFL), including grammar and spelling, vocabulary, paraphrasing, and referencing. This study evaluates ChatGPT 3.5's effectiveness in addressing these specific writing skills. Participants composed of Senior High School (SHS) students were assigned an academic writing task with the freedom to use ChatGPT. Each participant’s conversation logs were collected and analyzed using Grammarly, Text Inspector, Turnitin, and Scribbr. The results indicate that while ChatGPT is a useful writing assistant, it has notable limitations in areas including complex sentence construction, excessive formality, and the generation of non-existent links, which may vary depending on the prompt used and its length. By highlighting these assessments, our study contributes to the ongoing discussions about potential applications and limitations of ChatGPT in academic writing and education.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence; Generative AI; ChatGPT; academic writing; students
Start Date
11-6-2024 3:30 PM
End Date
11-6-2024 5:30 PM
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Computer and Software Technology, and Robotics (CSR)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
Investigating ChatGPT's Performance in Students' Academic Writing
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its integration into various domains has become increasingly notable. One prominent example is ChatGPT, a software tool that has gained popularity as an academic writing assistant. Despite its popularity, ChatGPT has sparked controversies due to concerns about potential misuse and exploitation. Studies have identified several writing challenges students face, especially those learning English as a foreign language (EFL), including grammar and spelling, vocabulary, paraphrasing, and referencing. This study evaluates ChatGPT 3.5's effectiveness in addressing these specific writing skills. Participants composed of Senior High School (SHS) students were assigned an academic writing task with the freedom to use ChatGPT. Each participant’s conversation logs were collected and analyzed using Grammarly, Text Inspector, Turnitin, and Scribbr. The results indicate that while ChatGPT is a useful writing assistant, it has notable limitations in areas including complex sentence construction, excessive formality, and the generation of non-existent links, which may vary depending on the prompt used and its length. By highlighting these assessments, our study contributes to the ongoing discussions about potential applications and limitations of ChatGPT in academic writing and education.
