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TY - JOUR
T1 - The Impact of Generative AI on Essay Revisions and Student Engagement
AU - Lo, Noble
AU - Wong, Alan
AU - Chan, Sumie
PY - 2025/3/13
Y1 - 2025/3/13
N2 - This study investigates the effect of AI-generated feedback on university students’ essay writing proficiency in Hong Kong. By integrating generative AI into the revision process, the research examines how automated feedback influences the quality of students’ written work, as well as their engagement, motivation, and emotional responses during revision. The study employs a randomized controlled design, comparing students who received AI feedback on their essays with those who did not. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected to assess the impact of AI feedback on writing improvement and student experiences. Quantitative analysis shows significant improvements in essay quality for students who utilized AI feedback, while qualitative findings highlight increased engagement and motivation, though students exhibited mixed emotional responses to the revision process. The results suggest that generative AI has considerable potential to enhance writing skills in higher education by providing timely, individualized feedback. This research contributes to ongoing discussions on the role of AI in education, particularly in supporting language instruction and student development.
AB - This study investigates the effect of AI-generated feedback on university students’ essay writing proficiency in Hong Kong. By integrating generative AI into the revision process, the research examines how automated feedback influences the quality of students’ written work, as well as their engagement, motivation, and emotional responses during revision. The study employs a randomized controlled design, comparing students who received AI feedback on their essays with those who did not. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected to assess the impact of AI feedback on writing improvement and student experiences. Quantitative analysis shows significant improvements in essay quality for students who utilized AI feedback, while qualitative findings highlight increased engagement and motivation, though students exhibited mixed emotional responses to the revision process. The results suggest that generative AI has considerable potential to enhance writing skills in higher education by providing timely, individualized feedback. This research contributes to ongoing discussions on the role of AI in education, particularly in supporting language instruction and student development.
U2 - 10.1016/j.caeo.2025.100249
DO - 10.1016/j.caeo.2025.100249
M3 - Journal article
JO - Computers and Education Open
JF - Computers and Education Open
SN - 2666-5573
M1 - 100249
ER -