The Benefits and Weaknesses of ChatGPT on Students’ Learning Writing

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https://doi.org/10.54855/ijaile.24112

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Chat GPT, Artificial Intelligence, Writing Learning

Abstract

ChatGPT is seen as an Artificial Intelligence application of OpenAI in the industrial era 4.0. ChatGPT has been identified as possibly being used in a variety of disciplines, including education. Previous research has shown that employing ChatGPT as a learning helper can help students enhance their learner autonomy, research, and scholarship. Furthermore, studies discovered that ChatGPT poses several obstacles to learners, particularly those beginning to write, such as illusions and potential illicit authorship and copyright. Consider that there are few studies conducted in Vietnam on this topic. This study aims to identify the limitations of Chat GPT that people typically encounter when studying writing, particularly in the Research Writing Course, and explore whether Chat GPT helps learners improve writing outcomes. The author discovered qualitative data from interviews with seven Master Course students, indicating that despite the numerous problems that students frequently face when utilizing ChatGPT, this platform can help them improve their writing abilities.

Author Biographies

  • Su Ai Anh Thu, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Su Ai Anh Thu, an English teacher and researcher, pursued a Master's Course at Vanlang University. Their focus lies in language learning through E-learning, as evidenced by their presentation at the Asia CALL 2021 conference. Committed to lifelong learning, they advocate for transformative education and global citizenship.

  • Tran Thi Hoang Nguyen, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Tran Thi Hoang Nguyen possesses a bachelor's degree in English with a major in teaching from Van Lang University, where she is also pursuing an MA. She is presently a freelance educator who works mainly via the Internet. Her main research interests are in Technology in Learning and Intercultural Communication.

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09/19/2024

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): AI in Language Education

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The Benefits and Weaknesses of ChatGPT on Students’ Learning Writing. (2024). International Journal of AI in Language Education, 1(1), 20-28. https://doi.org/10.54855/ijaile.24112