The Journal of English Literacy Education
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): The Journal of English Literacy Education: The Teaching and Learning of Englis

DIGITAL TOOLS IN ESSAY WRITING: PERSPECTIVES FROM ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS

Tri Puja (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Amrullah (Universitas Sriwijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study explores the use of technological writing tools in the essay-writing process, focusing on how these tools help address common challenges such as grammatical errors, plagiarism, translation, and paraphrasing. It investigates the perceptions of sixth-semester students in an English Education Study Program regarding the use of grammar checkers, plagiarism detectors, translation tools, and paraphrasing tools within the context of an essay writing course. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, and data were collected through structured questionnaires. The responses were statistically analysed using descriptive analysis methods in SPSS to identify usage patterns and student attitudes. The results show that students generally have positive views toward the use of technological tools, with most reporting that these tools assist them in overcoming various writing-related difficulties. The findings also indicate that students make use of a variety of tools, depending on their specific needs. The study recommends further research into the pedagogical integration of such tools in academic writing instruction.

Copyrights © 2025






Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

The Journal of English Literacy Education (JELE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published twice a year by the English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia. The journal focuses on research and development in English as a Foreign ...