ChatGPT-integrated English Writing: Writing Strategies and Perceptions

• Published in: 언어학, 32(3) pp. 85 - 103
• Main Author: 박혜숙
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한언어학회 01.09.2024
• Subjects: 언어학
• ISSN: 1225-7141; 2671-6283
• DOI: 10.24303/lakdoi.2024.32.3.85

The study explored Korean university students’ writing strategies and perceptions of ChatGPTintegrated English writing. Twenty-seven students participated in the study, and completed the survey, which included questions on English writing strategies, English writing anxiety, and perceptions of ChatGPT-integrated English writing class. In addition, interviews were conducted with seven participants to gain deeper insights. The results revealed that the participants frequently employed strategies such as contemplating the given topic before writing in English, utilizing translation applications when writing in English, ask for help from ChatGPT for revising. The study also indicated that the participants perceived ChatGPT as a valuable tool for English writing, benefiting them both cognitively and affectively. Moreover, the results of paired samples t-test demonstrated that ChatGPT contributed to reducing the participants’ English writing anxiety. The interview results reaffirmed the benefits and challenges of incorporating ChatGPT in English writing. Based on the findings, the study suggests that ChatGPT be utilized as a writing assistant in EFL writing instruction, benefiting both EFL learners and teachers. KCI Citation Count: 1