Emergent AI-assisted discourse: a case study of a second language writer authoring with ChatGPT
The rapid proliferation of ChatGPT has incited debates regarding its impact on human writing. Amid concerns about declining writing standards, this study investigates the role of ChatGPT in facilitating writing, especially among language learners. Using a case study approach, this study examines the...
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| description | The rapid proliferation of ChatGPT has incited debates regarding its impact on human writing. Amid concerns about declining writing standards, this study investigates the role of ChatGPT in facilitating writing, especially among language learners. Using a case study approach, this study examines the experiences of Kailing, a doctoral student, who integrates ChatGPT throughout their writing process. The study employs activity theory as a lens for understanding writing with generative AI tools and data analyzed includes semi-structured interviews, writing samples, and GPT logs. Results indicate that Kailing effectively collaborates with ChatGPT across various writing stages while preserving her distinct authorial voice and agency. This underscores the potential of AI tools such as ChatGPT to enhance writing for language learners without overshadowing individual authenticity. This case study offers a critical exploration of how ChatGPT is utilized in the writing process and the preservation of a student’s authentic voice when engaging with the tool. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ffdfe172af03401296b7d994aaffc9472025-08-20T02:34:16ZengDe GruyterJournal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning2748-34792024-11-015112210.1515/jccall-2024-0011Emergent AI-assisted discourse: a case study of a second language writer authoring with ChatGPTJacob Sharin R.0Tate Tamara1Warschauer Mark2Digital Promise Global, Redwood City, USAUniversity of California, Irvine, USAUniversity of California, Irvine, USAThe rapid proliferation of ChatGPT has incited debates regarding its impact on human writing. Amid concerns about declining writing standards, this study investigates the role of ChatGPT in facilitating writing, especially among language learners. Using a case study approach, this study examines the experiences of Kailing, a doctoral student, who integrates ChatGPT throughout their writing process. The study employs activity theory as a lens for understanding writing with generative AI tools and data analyzed includes semi-structured interviews, writing samples, and GPT logs. Results indicate that Kailing effectively collaborates with ChatGPT across various writing stages while preserving her distinct authorial voice and agency. This underscores the potential of AI tools such as ChatGPT to enhance writing for language learners without overshadowing individual authenticity. This case study offers a critical exploration of how ChatGPT is utilized in the writing process and the preservation of a student’s authentic voice when engaging with the tool.https://doi.org/10.1515/jccall-2024-0011generative artificial intelligencechatgptartificial intelligencewritingenglish learnermultilingual |
| spellingShingle | Jacob Sharin R. Tate Tamara Warschauer Mark Emergent AI-assisted discourse: a case study of a second language writer authoring with ChatGPT Journal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning generative artificial intelligence chatgpt artificial intelligence writing english learner multilingual |
| title | Emergent AI-assisted discourse: a case study of a second language writer authoring with ChatGPT |
| title_full | Emergent AI-assisted discourse: a case study of a second language writer authoring with ChatGPT |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Emergent AI-assisted discourse: a case study of a second language writer authoring with ChatGPT |
| title_short | Emergent AI-assisted discourse: a case study of a second language writer authoring with ChatGPT |
| title_sort | emergent ai assisted discourse a case study of a second language writer authoring with chatgpt |
| topic | generative artificial intelligence chatgpt artificial intelligence writing english learner multilingual |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1515/jccall-2024-0011 |
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