Collaboration, Digital Tools, and AI in Academic Writing: Student Experiences, Challenges, and Perspectives

Authors : Mehmet Kanık

Pages : 1038-1059

Doi:10.31464/jlere.1729531

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Publication Date : 2025-10-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Recent digital technologies have influenced different educational practices. This study investigates students’ experiences, challenges and perspectives on collaborative writing and digital tools. Thirty-one students in an English Language Teaching program participated in the study. The data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, chat logs, reflective writing and classroom observations. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that students had initially a positive attitude towards collaborative writing and digital tools, yet they faced significant challenges while handling collaboration and conflicts. Furthermore, they demonstrated a fluid approach to collaboration, shifting between positive and negative perspectives. ChatGPT provided additional support by offering suggestions and feedback during collaborative writing. Students had various expectations of digital tools, from practical benefits to concerns about ethical issues and overreliance. The study has implications for academic writing in similar contexts, which can be facilitated by collaborative practices and the use of novel digital tools. Keywords: Academic writing, collaborative writing, digital tools, AI tools, ChatGPT
Keywords : Akademik yazma, İşbirliğine dayalı yazma, Dijital araçlar, Yapay zeka araçları

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