Research article | Open Access
International Journal of Language and Education Research 2025, Vol. 7(3) 159-177
The Impact of AI Writing Tools on Academic Writing Skills in English Learning Classroom
pp. 159 - 177
Publish Date: December 31, 2025 | Single/Total View: 4/2 | Single/Total Download: 4/2
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) writing tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and QuillBot are increasingly used in higher education settings, particularly among learners in English language and English Studies classrooms. These tools support a range of writing tasks, including grammar correction, sentence restructuring, paraphrasing, and vocabulary enhancement. This study examines the impact of AI-assisted writing on students’ academic writing skills, focusing specifically on grammar, coherence, originality, and critical thinking. Conducted in a UK-based university, the research involved 45 undergraduate students majoring in English who were enrolled in academic writing courses. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining writing assessments, reflective journals, semi-structured interviews, and AI usage logs over the course of one academic term. The results show that frequent use of AI writing tools significantly improves grammatical accuracy and sentence-level coherence. However, findings also indicate that heavy reliance on these tools may negatively affect students’ ability to generate original ideas, structure academic arguments, and engage critically with texts. Some participants reported depending on AI suggestions to the extent that their writing autonomy and confidence were reduced. These findings highlight the dual role of AI tools in supporting and potentially undermining academic writing development. The study underscores the importance of integrating AI literacy into English language and writing pedagogy. Instructors are encouraged to adopt strategies that help students critically and responsibly use AI tools to support not replace their academic writing practices. Such integration is essential to balance technical improvement with the cultivation of independent, reflective, and critical academic writers.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Academic Writing, English Studies, Critical Thinking, Writing Tools.
APA 7th edition
Amaria, F. (2025). The Impact of AI Writing Tools on Academic Writing Skills in English Learning Classroom. International Journal of Language and Education Research, 7(3), 159-177.
Harvard
Amaria, F. (2025). The Impact of AI Writing Tools on Academic Writing Skills in English Learning Classroom. International Journal of Language and Education Research, 7(3), pp. 159-177.
Chicago 16th edition
Amaria, Fehaima (2025). "The Impact of AI Writing Tools on Academic Writing Skills in English Learning Classroom". International Journal of Language and Education Research 7 (3):159-177.
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