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The Effect of Using Grammarly on EFL Students’ Writing Accuracy: A Quasi-Experimental Research Hidayat, Agus; Sari, Ratna
Journal of Linguistics and Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Vol 3, No 2 (2025): Journal of Linguistics and Social Sciences
Publisher : Raden Intan State Islamic University of Lampung, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/wsd6fp77

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This study aims to investigate the effect of using Grammarly, an automated writing evaluation (AWE) tool, on the writing accuracy of EFL students in an Indonesian higher education context. Addressing the persistent challenges of grammatical accuracy in EFL writing, the study explores how technology can supplement traditional instruction to improve learner outcomes. Employing a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test non-equivalent group design, the research involved 60 EFL students divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group used Grammarly during writing tasks, while the control group received conventional instruction without digital assistance. Data were collected through structured essay writing tasks evaluated with an analytic rubric, and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including t-tests and ANOVA. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in the writing accuracy of the experimental group compared to the control group. The experimental group showed an average gain score of 19.9 points, while the control group showed only 0.4 points. Notable reductions in grammatical errors were observed, particularly in article usage, verb tense consistency, and punctuation. The findings indicate that Grammarly effectively enhances writing accuracy, especially among lower-proficiency learners, supporting its integration into EFL writing instruction as a complementary tool.
Factors Affecting University Students’ Writing Proficiency in English in An Indonesian EFL Context Hidayat, Agus; Kholid, M. Ridho
Journal of Linguistics and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Raden Intan State Islamic University of Lampung, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/t8r8b994

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This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting university students’ writing proficiency in English in an Indonesian EFL context. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research was conducted in 2025 at the English Education Program of Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with students and lecturers, classroom observations, and document analysis of students’ written works and instructional materials. The collected data were analyzed thematically to identify recurring patterns and relationships among influencing factors. The findings revealed that students’ writing proficiency was shaped by a complex interaction of motivational, strategic, linguistic, pedagogical, and environmental dimensions. Many students demonstrated low confidence and anxiety toward writing, which reduced their engagement in learning activities. In addition, limited use of effective learning strategies, such as planning and revising, hindered systematic writing development. Persistent grammatical and lexical weaknesses further constrained students’ ability to express ideas clearly and coherently. Teaching practices were generally supportive but limited by time constraints and large class sizes, resulting in insufficient individualized feedback. Moreover, restricted access to academic resources and limited extracurricular writing support reduced opportunities for extended practice. Overall, the study concludes that improving students’ writing proficiency requires an integrated approach that addresses affective, cognitive, linguistic, instructional, and institutional factors simultaneously