Enhancing Academic Writing in Tertiary English Education: A Review of ChatGPT's Impact on Students' Performance

Abstract

The current research scrutinizes the transformative role of generative Artificial Inelegance (AI), predominantly ChatGPT, in academic writing enhancement at tertiary stage of English education. As the various technologies of AI increasingly stimulate higher education, their influence on writing processes, starting from structural assistance through brainstorming and ending with language refinement, has been reflective. This study investigates recent literature, concentrating on the linguistic benefits of ChatGPT that can enhance academic writing focusing on ethical challenges, cognitive outcomes and pedagogical implications. Although studies approve the efficacy of ChatGPT’s in enhancing language fluency, including grammar and coherence, concerns about its impact on academic integrity and original thinking persist. The findings of this review paper maintain that human cognitive effort should not be replaced by ChatGPT, but it should be integrated, in a well-rounded pedagogical framework, as a supplementary tool. The study has come up with recommendations for educators, institutions, and students to positively exploit both the opportunities and challenges offered by this sophisticated technology, ensuring its effective and ethical use in the field of academic writing.