Utilizing ChatGPT in checking academic writing for postgraduate students

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https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.24614

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AI, academic writing, ChatGPT, postgraduate

Abstract

Although artificial intelligence has long been controversial, there is no doubt about its enormous impact on language education. This study investigates the potential utility of ChatGPT in assisting postgraduate students enrolled in academic writing courses at a public university in Southeast Asia in terms of grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and cohesiveness. The study used quantitative data collected through questionnaires to assess the effectiveness of ChatGPT in improving students' academic writing skills. Data was gathered via an online questionnaire completed by 18 postgraduate students who had used the chatbot to write essays. Our findings reveal that ChatGPT can significantly enhance students' writing skills, helping them avoid grammatical and lexical errors while also reducing writing time. However, the study also uncovered certain challenges, such as concerns about the use of a copyrighted chatbot and the cost of implementation. Despite these obstacles, the research underscores the value of ChatGPT as a tool for educators designing language programs and for researchers working in comparable settings.

Author Biographies

Duong Ngoc Han, FPT university, Hanoi, Vietnam

Ms. Duong Ngoc Han is an English lecturer at Hanoi FPT Polytechnic College and the Hanoi University of Industry's School of Languages and Tourism in Vietnam. She received a master's degree in English at Hanoi University of Industry. Her preferred career is using ICT technologies to learn and teach English.

Tong Thi Mai Huong, School of Languages and Tourism, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam

Ms. Tong Thi Mai-Huong is an enthusiastic lecturer at Hanoi University of Industry. She received a Master's degree in English Language at the School of Languages and Tourism, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam. She has an interest in teaching English and would like to devote for national education.

Le Duc Hanh, School of Languages and Tourism, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam

Ms. Le Duc-Hanh has been working as an English lecturer at the School of Languages and Tourism, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam since 2007. Besides teaching, she currently works as the deputy director of the center of training and partnership development at her school. She has taken responsibility of designing and teaching EOP blended programs for technical students. Her areas of professional interest include professional development, EMI, and ICTs in education.

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2024-12-06

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Duong, N. H., Tong, T. M. H., & Le, D. H. (2024). Utilizing ChatGPT in checking academic writing for postgraduate students. Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference, 6, 193–203. https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.24614

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Vol. 6 (2024): Integrating AI Tools for Personalized Language Instruction

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