THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN DEVELOPING ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS IN EFL EDUCATION
Abstract
This article examines the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in developing academic writing skills. In particular, the study focuses on the role of platforms such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot in improving students’ written communication, academic text quality, grammatical and stylistic accuracy, and critical thinking skills. The research analyzes scholarly sources related to the implementation of AI technologies in teaching English as a foreign language in higher education institutions and proposes practical methodological approaches. Furthermore, issues related to academic integrity, plagiarism, and the decline of students’ independent thinking are discussed. The findings indicate that the rational and supervised use of AI technologies can significantly enhance the quality of academic writing.
Keywords
artificial intelligence, academic writing, ChatGPT, Grammarly, EFL, digital pedagogy, academic integrity, critical thinking, writing competence, AI technologies.
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