English-Major Master's Students Regarding the Use of ChatGPT in Learning Research Writing at IUH

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https://doi.org/10.54855/ijaile.25216

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ChatGPT, research writing, English major, students, perspectives

Abstract

Researchers in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have significantly focused on the use of ChatGPT for writing. Many studies have shown that the use of ChatGPT has somewhat influenced students’ attitudes toward applying ChatGPT in academic writing. The researchers conducted a study to gather the perceptions of English-major master’s students regarding using ChatGPT to learn research writing at a university in Vietnam. A mixed-method approach was employed to assess students' perceptions, with a sample size of 29 students participating in a research writing course. This study examined not only the general benefits and challenges of using ChatGPT but also its impact on critical thinking and the risk of unintentional plagiarism. These findings suggest that educators should guide learners to approach ChatGPT not merely as a simple language correction tool but as a double-edged resource requiring functional, cognitive, and ethical considerations in AI-assisted learning environments.

Author Biographies

  • Truong Thi An An, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Truong Thi An An is a postgraduate student at the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City. She is passionate about integrating AI tools into English teaching to enhance students' language proficiency both inside and outside the classroom, aiming to help them improve their skills more effectively through innovative methods.

  • Le Hoang Khoi Nguyen, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Le Hoang Khoi Nguyen, a postgraduate student at the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, seeks to thoroughly apply the features of technology to her English teaching process. With AI support, she aims to find methods that can partly enhance students' self-learning ability, making it easier for them to practice the language outside of classroom hours.

  • Nguyen Vo Huong Quynh, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Nguyen Vo Huong Quynh is studying for a Master's degree at the Faculty of Foreign Languages of the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City. She is keen on exploring methods that allow young learners to enhance their English competency easily and effectively in the context of technological advancements. Her research focus is to integrate AI tools into teaching English, making significant contributions to the development of education.

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Truong, T. A. A., Le, H. K. N., & Nguyen, V. H. Q. (2025). English-Major Master’s Students Regarding the Use of ChatGPT in Learning Research Writing at IUH. International Journal of AI in Language Education, 2(1), 92-115. https://doi.org/10.54855/ijaile.25216