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Navigating the use of AI in academic writing: Challenges and strategies for EFL students

Proceedings Academic Universitas Jambi · Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025) · pp. 1271–1281

DOI
10.22437/proca.v1i3.50591
Published
2025-12-15
Publisher
LPPM Universitas Jambi
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

This study aims to explore the perceptions, challenges, and strategies of using ChatGPT by EFL students in academic writing. The study involved 81 fifth semester students in one public university in Jambi. This study is part of a mixed-methods research planned by the researchers. This research contributes to the understanding of the integration of AI in writing and the importance of developing digital literacy and ethical awareness among students. Data were gathered by using a close-ended questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. The findings show that students perceive ChatGPT as highly effective in supporting key aspects of academic writing, particularly in brainstorming, organizing ideas, summarizing, paraphrasing, and improving writing style. When interpreted through Self-Regulated Learning theory, the results indicate that ChatGPT acts as a scaffold that strengthens learners’ planning, monitoring, and self-reflection processes. However, students also express concerns related to ethical risks such as plagiarism, misinformation, reduced creativity, and weakened critical thinking. Overall, the findings highlight the need for responsible use, clear institutional guidelines, and targeted training to ensure that ChatGPT enhances rather than replaces essential academic skills.

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Reny HeryantiAffiliation unknown5
Nyimas Triyana SafitriAffiliation unknown3
Mukhlash AbrarAffiliation unknown3
Susanah SusanahAffiliation unknown2
Rachmawati RachmawatiAffiliation unknown2
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Mukhlas AbrarAffiliation unknown2
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Dony EfrizaAffiliation unknown2
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Hendri HendriAffiliation unknown1
Ernanda ErnandaAffiliation unknown1
Ahmad RidhaInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari1
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Indri AnastasiaAffiliation unknown1
Habizar HabizarAffiliation unknown1
Muchlash AbrarAffiliation unknown1
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Duti VolyaAffiliation unknown1
Nyimas Triyana SafitriAffiliation unknown1
Harizah ZafirahAffiliation unknown1
Nuria Anastasya BilbinaAffiliation unknown1
MelatiNational Research and Innovation Agency1
Lilik UlfiatiAffiliation unknown1
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Dedy KurniawanAffiliation unknown1
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ArmiawatiAffiliation unknown1

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