IMPACTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STUDENT GUIDE ON ACADEMIC WRITING AMONG THIRD-YEAR STUDENTS AT THE FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, VNU UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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This study investigates the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) student guide on academic writing performance among third-year university students majoring in Economics and Finance. In the research, 137 students participated in an intervention that trained them to apply tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Bing in academic writing. Data were collected through questionnaires, and pre- and post-tests. Results showed significant improvements, particularly in Task fulfillment and Organization, with post-test scores rising across all classes. The findings suggest that while AI can support writing development, structured guidance is essential to ensure effective and ethical use.
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AI-assisted writing, academic writing, action research
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https://books.google.com.vn/books/about/Academic_Language_in_Diverse_Classrooms.html?id=6-ORAwAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y
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Su, J., Zhong, Y., & Tsz Kit Ng, D. (2022). A meta-review of literature on educational approaches for teaching AI at the K-12 levels in the Asia-Pacific region. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2022.100065
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