Exploring Artificial Intelligence using Automated Writing Evaluation for Writing Skills

Authors

  • Nurul Ajleaa Abdul Rahman Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Terengganu, 23000 Dungun Terengganu Malaysia
  • Luqmanul Hakim Zulkornain Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Terengganu, 23000 Dungun Terengganu Malaysia
  • Nurul Huda Hamzah Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.4304

Keywords:

Technology Application, Artificial Intelligence, Writing Skills , Automated Writing Evaluation

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of AI software which is Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) in detecting grammatical errors in improving writing skills among Malaysian public university students and examine their perceptions of AI software in improving writing skills. The findings of this study show the positive perceptions of students towards the implementation of AWE. The study provided implications for the effective use of AI software (AWE) in ESL writing classrooms. Finally, future researchers are expected to conduct research on a similar topic to enhance the impact and significance of this study

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2022-10-30

How to Cite

Abdul Rahman, N. A., Zulkornain, L. H., & Hamzah, N. H. (2022). Exploring Artificial Intelligence using Automated Writing Evaluation for Writing Skills. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 7(SI9), 547–553. https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.4304