Afifah
The emergence of AI-driven writing tools has assisted students in writing academic papers. Although the positive benefits of these tools have been acknowledged, concerns regarding ethics emerge. This research is a qualitative study aiming to explore university students' perspectives on the use of AI tools for academic writing. This study sought to answer the following research questions: What are the reasons for using AI tools in academic writing?; What are some ethical concerns related to using AI in academic writing? In what instances is AI reliable to use for academic writing? This study involved ten university students, and each participant was interviewed. The data obtained were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed that the main reasons for using AI tools were to speed up the writing process, overcome writer's block, and enhance writing quality. Some ethical concerns about using these AI tools covered issues related to plagiarism, information accuracy, maintaining originality, and balancing AI's role in writing. The participants found these AI tools reliable for generating ideas, outlining, editing, and proofreading. However, writers should navigate reputable journals for accurate information, as these tools mostly do not have access to credible resources. This study concluded that despite the assistance of AI tools, writers should maintain control, uphold ethical standards and ensure the credibility of the information they incorporate in their scholarly work. © Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Education and Science 2024.
Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia
