ChatGPT and the Future of Academic Writing: Enhancing Productivity and Creativity

Abstract

This research evaluates the impacts of ChatGPT on productivity and creativity in academic writing among tertiary education learners in Pakistan. In particular, it seeks to understand how the students interacted with the AI program in relation to essay writing, ideation, editing, and addressing issues of output reliability, ethical use, institutional support, and workload. As part of a quantitative approach, a stratified survey was conducted for 343 selected students studying across various universities in Pakistan. The data set were analyzed in SPSS to compute descriptive statistics and the results graphically represented in the form of bar diagrams, pie diagrams, tables, and other illustrative forms with the intention to interpret the patterns, benefits, and concerns regarding ChatGPT in academics. Results showed that most students have integrated ChatGPT into their day-to-day activities, and most especially in academic writing and research. Students noted that their productivity increased significantly, agreeing with the notion that ChatGPT reduced drafting time, language hurdles, and increased creative output. However, some issues came up regarding the reliability of citations, ethically problematic use without disclosure, and absence of institutional guidelines. Irrespective issues, most students supported the inclusion of AI in the classroom, perceiving ChatGPT as constructive for academic work. This analysis is the first to provide empirical evidence on the implementation of ChatGPT in higher education in a developing country context. It emphasizes how AI is augmenting shifts in students' writing practices, and also calls for the urgent development of ethical guidelines, AI instructional policies, and faculty development programs on responsible use. The data gathered is useful for educators and policymakers who strive to navigate between innovation and academic ethics.

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