Students’ Perception on The Use of ChatGPT in Writing of Expository Text Course
Keywords:
Students' perception, ChatGPT, Expository textAbstract
This study was inspired by the use of ChatGPT to assist in writing expository texts, which has created various students’ perceptions. Therefore, this study aimed to explore third-semester English students’ perceptions of using ChatGPT in writing expository texts at UIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar in the 2024/2025 academic year. This qualitative study employed a phenomenological design. The informants consisted of 7 students from the English Education Department selected using purposive sampling. The researcher served as the key instrument, supported by an interview guide. Data validity was ensured through time triangulation. Data analysis followed Sugiyono’s model of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results revealed various perceptions of using ChatGPT. Positive perceptions included assistance in creating outlines, brainstorming ideas, language translation, and generating excellent texts. Negative perceptions included inaccurate information, over-reliance on AI, lack of creativity, and lack of understanding.
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