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Students’ voices on ChatGPT: A pilot study on academic writing enhancement Ariani, Setya; Rachmawaty, Noor; Amalia, Puji Astuti
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v7i1.24665

Abstract

ChatGPT is regarded as a beneficial resource for learning, as it offers feedback and support throughout the academic writing process. The current literature primarily focuses on the benefits and drawbacks of ChatGPT, with a relatively minor emphasis on the students’ actual experiences in the local higher education setting. This paper is written to explore students’ experiences, perceptions, and reflections in relation to their use of ChatGPT for improving academic writing performance. A pilot study was conducted using an online open-response questionnaire distributed to the second-semester students enrolled in the academic writing course in the English Literature Study Program. A total of thirty-two students were identified as the target group for participation; however, only fourteen were able to fully complete the questionnaire. The students responded to the questionnaire items addressing the integration of ChatGPT in academic writing, writing quality and confidence, students' beliefs and concerns about ChatGPT, as well as the difficulties they face concerning plagiarism. The findings indicated that students did not frequently use ChatGPT for writing assistance. In addition, the themes emerged from students’ responses included the development of ideas, the provision of feedback, the autonomy of writers, grammar, vocabulary, sentence construction, structuring of paragraph and essay, awareness of the limitations of ChatGPT, and the maintenance of academic integrity. Understanding students’ voices on ChatGPT can help educators in making informed decisions on the use of AI tools in academic writing instruction. A limited sample size is more susceptible to bias, and therefore future studies should involve larger samples employing a variety of research designs.
Co-Authors Agustina Ahmad, Noor Islamiyah Ainiyah, Kholifatul Alamsyah Andi Hikmah, Andi Andri Kurniawan Anjar Dwi Astuti, Anjar Dwi Anwar Ibrahim Triyoga Aprilia, Anissa Dwi Arifin, M Bahri Arifin, M Bahri Atiqah Elfannur Rahmah Bungan, Winny Cahyarani, Alya Chris Asanti Chris Asanti, Chris D, Dahri Dyah Sunggingwati Eliyana, Rika Fabiola Bulimasena Luturmas Fachryan, Farhan Fahdilla, Nur Fahmi, Siti Mutiara Farizky, Vicky Farnush, Jemi Fitriani -, Fitriani Fransiska Yuanita Indah Sari Lubis, Indah Sari Indriani, Dinah Irhana, Amalia Irni Jonathan Irene Sartika Dewi Max Kartini, Eva Katedral Velty Nila Kenedi Wahyu Saputra Lestari, Silvya Wana Lina, Ester M. Natsir M. Natsir Masrur Mega Fatimah Rosana Muhajir, Fatimah Muhammad Alim Akbar Nasir Muhammad Natsir Musdalifa Musdalifa Nita Maya Valiantien Noertjahjo, Ester Noor Rachmawaty Nur Amalia Fhadila Putri Nur Fadilla, Devi Ayu Novia Nur Hasanah, Anisah Nur Hidayah Nur, Citra Junia Nurlela Nurlela Nurrahma, Virza Mei Utami Nurul Hamidah, Nurul Nurul Safitri Paelongan, Natalius Panjaitan, Silvani Eka Putri Prasojowati, Malikatin Wahyu Pratama, Zamrud Whidas Puji Astuti Amalia Purwanti Putra, Aprilian Kurnia Putra, Harli Aprian Rahayu, Famala Rahayu, Famala Eka Sanhadi Rahayu, Fita Nur Ririn Setyowati Ririn Setyowati Rizky Sulvika Pusparinda Sabiela, Nur Laili Samantha, Rey Al Hendaweyah Santoso, Eko Prasetyo Budi Sari, Lia Paramita Sari, Putri Indah Sari, Putri Yunita Sari, Yuli Eka Purnia Sektalonir Oscarini Wati Bhakti Sili, Surya Singgih Daru Kuncara Siswahyudianto Sudirman, Eka Pratiwi Surahman, Dian Purnama Surya Sili Syamsudin, Tiara Ananda Tombang, Nopita Tri Winarsih Weningtyas Parama Iswari, Weningtyas Parama Widuri, Dwi Sinta Ayu Wonata, Indri Ari Markus Yunita, Ira Alifia Zamruddin, Mardliya Pratiwi Zenita, Rifkia