Cited by 524Artificial Intelligence in EducationEnglish Language Learning and TeachingEFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

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The impact of AI writing tools on the content and organization of students’ writing: EFL teachers’ perspective

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Marzuki, Widiati, Utami, Rusdin, Diyenti, Darwin, Indrawati, Inda·2023·Cogent Education

Abstract

The primary objective of this study was to examine the range of available Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools and assess their influence on student writing, particularly in terms of content and organization, as perceived by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the research was constructed within a case study design. The data was collected via semi-structured interviews, targeting information about the diversity of AI writing tools and their impact on students” writing quality. The study gathered data from four EFL teachers across three distinct universities in Indonesia, shedding light on the variety of AI writing tools used in their classrooms. These included applications like Quillbot, WordTune, Jenni, Chat-GPT, Paperpal, Copy.ai, and Essay Writer. Furthermore, these teachers unanimously agreed that the AI writing tools positively improved their students’ writing quality, particularly enhancing the quality of their content and organization. The findings of this study imply that integrating AI writing tools can prove beneficial in elevating the quality of EFL student writing. In response to this study’s limitations, recommendations for future research were also addressed.

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In a qualitative case study of four EFL teachers across three Indonesian universities, teachers reported using a range of AI writing tools and generally perceived them as improving students’ writing content and organization. Teachers also raised concerns about over-reliance, generic ideas, and possible erosion of critical thinking and creativity.

Key findings

  • The four EFL teachers used a variety of AI writing tools: QuillBot and WordTune were used by all four; Jenni AI and ChatGPT were used by three of four teachers (T1, T3, T4); T2 used Copy.ai and Paperpal; T3 used Essay Writer; T4 used Copy.ai and Essay Writer.
  • Teachers unanimously agreed that AI writing tools positively improved students’ writing quality, particularly content and organization. For content, they discussed idea generation and vocabulary/language use; for organization, they discussed coherence/logical flow and use of transition words and phrases.
  • Views were not uniformly positive: T2 said AI-generated ideas could be “generic” or lack personal touch and warned about over-reliance; T3 said AI tools could sometimes inhibit original idea generation; T2 also cautioned that AI-suggested vocabulary could lead to awkward or overly formal language.
  • All four teachers reported improvement in students’ use of transition words and phrases, with T4 describing a before-and-after change from skipped or misused transitions to more effective use.

Methods

  • Qualitative case study design using semi-structured interviews with four EFL writing teachers from three universities in Indonesia (one public, two private).
  • Participants were selected based on practical experience with AI writing tools, accessibility, willingness, and teaching expertise; all had at least three years of EFL teaching experience and at least one year using AI writing tools.
  • Data were analyzed using thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s five-step approach, with themes developed from interview transcripts.

Limitations

  • The paper states that data came from only four EFL teachers from three universities in Indonesia, limiting breadth and representativeness across different regions and contexts.
  • The paper states possible participant-selection bias: participating teachers were currently using and actively promoting AI writing tools, which may predispose findings toward more positive experiences and attitudes.
  • The paper states that the study focused only on teachers’ perceptions, did not include students’ views or measure actual writing improvement, and did not examine long-term effects or potential negative effects of overdependence on AI tools.

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    There is almost no research in the Indonesian context reported in journal articles examining the impact of AI writing tools on content and organization from either students' or teachers' perspective.

    “To the best of our knowledge, there is almost no research in the Indonesian context that has been reported in journal articles examining the impact of AI writing tools on the content and organization from either students' or teachers' perspective.”
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    Teachers' perceptions of the impact of AI writing tools on student writing quality accurately reflect the tools' actual impact.

    “The findings of this study imply that integrating AI writing tools can prove beneficial in elevating the quality of EFL student writing.”
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    The perspectives of four EFL teachers from three Indonesian universities are sufficient to generalize about integrating AI writing tools in EFL classrooms.

    “These findings have broader implications for educators, students, and policymakers interested in optimizing language instruction through technology.”
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    The teachers' reports about changes in students' writing accurately reflect the actual impact of AI writing tools on students' writing.

    “The objective of this study was to explore the various types of AI writing tools and their influence on the quality of student writing-particularly in terms of content and organization-as perceived by EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers.”
    “Furthermore, the study focused solely on teachers' perceptions and did not incorporate students' views or measure their actual improvements in writing skills due to the use of these AI tools.”
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  1. Cahyono, B. Y., Khotimah, K., & Batunan, D. A. (2023). Workable approaches in EFL teaching mediated by mobile technology during the pandemic and post-pandemic: Indonesian EFL teachers’ experiences and expectations. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 24, 138–159. http://callej.org/journal/24-1/Cahyono-Khotimah-Batunan-Imamyartha2023.pdf
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Metadata

Authors
Marzuki, Widiati, U., Rusdin, D., Darwin, & Indrawati, I.
Affiliations
  • Universitas Madako Tolitoli
  • State University of Malang (ID)
  • Universitas Madako Tolitoli (ID)
Venue
Cogent Education
Published
2023-07-20
Volume
10
Issue
2
ISSN
2331-186X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4384934594
Cited by
524
References
44
Citations by year
2026: 158 · 2025: 209 · 2024: 138 · 2023: 19
FWCI
122.76
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Cogent Education (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • Balai Pembiayaan Pendidikan Tinggi
  • Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Social Sciences › Education › English Language Learning and Teaching
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
Keywords
AI writing tools, EFL writing, student writing quality, teacher perceptions, ChatGPT, QuillBot, writing instruction

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