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Journal : Esteem Journal of English Study Programme

ENHANCING OR INHIBITING? THE DUAL ROLE OF AL TOOLS IN EFL WRITING PRACTICES Firda Ziyana Untsa; Ulin Nuha
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v8i2.18553

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This study investigates the dual role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in supporting English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing. Tools like Grammarly and ChatGPT are found to enhance students’ technical writing accuracy such as grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure by offering instant feedback. However, concerns persist regarding their limited contribution to the development of higher-order writing skills. Conducted with 100 Indonesian tertiary-level EFL students, this mixed-methods research used surveys and interviews to evaluate the impact of AI tools on writing performance. Quantitative results showed a moderate positive correlation (Spearman’s ρ = 0.450, p = 0.001) between frequent AI use and improvements in surface-level writing. However, participants scored low on creativity and originality (M = 2.37), implying that AI-assisted writing tends to be rigid and lacks personal voice. Qualitative data also highlighted that AI-generated feedback lacks the depth and contextual sensitivity of human instruction. The study concludes that while AI tools are useful for supporting basic writing accuracy, they should not replace teacher feedback. Instead, a blended approach combining AI tools with human guidance is recommended to foster critical thinking, creativity, and rhetorical skills, ensuring more comprehensive EFL writing development.
ENHANCING OR INHIBITING? THE DUAL ROLE OF AL TOOLS IN EFL WRITING PRACTICES Firda Ziyana Untsa; Ulin Nuha
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v8i2.18553

Abstract

This study investigates the dual role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in supporting English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing. Tools like Grammarly and ChatGPT are found to enhance students’ technical writing accuracy such as grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure by offering instant feedback. However, concerns persist regarding their limited contribution to the development of higher-order writing skills. Conducted with 100 Indonesian tertiary-level EFL students, this mixed-methods research used surveys and interviews to evaluate the impact of AI tools on writing performance. Quantitative results showed a moderate positive correlation (Spearman’s ρ = 0.450, p = 0.001) between frequent AI use and improvements in surface-level writing. However, participants scored low on creativity and originality (M = 2.37), implying that AI-assisted writing tends to be rigid and lacks personal voice. Qualitative data also highlighted that AI-generated feedback lacks the depth and contextual sensitivity of human instruction. The study concludes that while AI tools are useful for supporting basic writing accuracy, they should not replace teacher feedback. Instead, a blended approach combining AI tools with human guidance is recommended to foster critical thinking, creativity, and rhetorical skills, ensuring more comprehensive EFL writing development.
Co-Authors Ady Irawan Ahmad Syauqi Mubarok Ahmad Zamani Alga Auraldi Anastasya Eka Saputri Andriani Noerlita Ningrum Anggie Pradana Putri Ani Nur Fauziah Anisa Hidayati Anita Dewi Lieskusumastuti Anjung Dwi Dewi Milini Aquartuti Tri Darmayanti Bela Putri Widiyanti Berliana Nandya Zana Catur Setyorini Cindy Anggun Cindy Dwi Cahyaningtyas Dadan Rosana Daris Zunaida Daryanto Daryanto Diah Wahyuni Dika Ning Pratiwi Dwi Joko Yulianto Eky Setiowati Elisa Fatma Endri Adi Saputra Febria Reza Kurnia Firda Ziyana Untsa Firdha Yusmar Galuh Sindi Wardani Handayani, Rina Tri Heni Ernawati Imam Nur Ngaini Indarto - Irfan Armanto Isnani Nurhayati Joko Prayitno Joko Tri Atmojo Karmadi Karmadi Kiki Puspitasary Laelatun Rohaniah Lilik Hanifah Lintang Safitri Luh Putu Ratna Sundari M Anshari M. Firdaus Nuzula Maya Susanti Meliana Novitasari Mifta Aditya Miftahul Hasanah Moh. Nu'man Ash Shiddieqiey Muhamad Yuli Kartiko Nabhani Nabhani Nadilatus Salsabila Nasrul Sani Nelsi Putri Nova Rahma Widyaningrum Nurrochim Nurrochim Nurul Vazilatul Umayah Pingkan Aprileni Memorika Rianto Puji Nur Rokhmatun Ratna Wirawati Rejo Rejo Rinandita Febri Susanti Rohmi Rohmi Rusdianto Rusdianto Sabatun Sabatun Saras Kuntari Sarudin Efendi Siti Maesaroh Siti Nurul Hasana Siti Saroh Sri Hartutik Sri Iswahyuni SRI LESTARI Sri Sayekti Heni Sunaryanti Sri Suparti Sri Wahyuni Suminanto Suminanto Sunismi . Suparwi Supeno Supeno Suriadi Suriadi Susilowati Susilowati Syarif Maulidin Tatik Trisnowati Tri Yuniarti Umie Lestari Widiyanto, Aris Yesi Ihdina Fityatal Hasanah Yoan Melly Nurrahma yusuf, saifudin Zainur Rasyid Ridlo