Abstract
The boom of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has brought a substantial concern among academia. While some express excitement about the possibilities of this technology to enhance students’ writing skills (Baidoo-Anu & Owusu Ansah, 2023), others are concerned about the potential negative effect on students’ learning development (Cooper, 2023). This study aims to investigate the current state of GenAI use among students and explore possible ways to use this technology to improve writing skills while maintaining the sense of academic integrity. A questionnaire survey was conducted on undergraduate students in Hong Kong to examine their perceptions and experiences of using GenAI. The findings reveal that majority of the students believed GenAI could help generate and organize ideas, improve their writing quality and save time. However, concerns were also raised over plagiarism and lack of originality. This study concludes with a discussion of the implications of the findings and possible ways to further explore this topic. This presentation will provide insights into the potential benefits and challenges of using GenAI in writing assignments.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Not published / presented only - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Event | Academic Practice and Technology Conference (APT) 2023 - King's College, University of London, London, United Kingdom Duration: 30 Jun 2023 → 30 Jun 2023 https://reflect.ucl.ac.uk/aptconference/about-apt-2023/ |
Conference
| Conference | Academic Practice and Technology Conference (APT) 2023 |
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| Abbreviated title | APT2023 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 30/06/23 → 30/06/23 |
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Keywords
- teaching and learning
- generative AI
- EAP, writing, planning, drafting, feedback