Artificial Intelligence in Thesis Writing - Exploring the Role of Advanced Grammar Checkers (Grammarly)

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This qualitative study investigates the impact of advanced grammar checkers—specifically Grammarly—on thesis writing in academic settings. Semi-structured interviews with three experienced thesis supervisors from two institutions reveal that Grammarly improves writing quality through immediate, personalized feedback, while also creating concerns about over-reliance. Findings indicate risks to students’ writing skill development and academic independence. The study emphasizes balanced AI integration as supplementary support, accompanied by training and clear institutional policies to protect academic integrity and strengthen critical thinking.

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Introduction

Academic AI integration and concerns

Study purpose and research gap

Focus on thesis supervisors’ perceptions

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| ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THESIS WRITING: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF ADVANCED GRAMMAR CHECKERS (GRAMMARLY)
Inteligencia Artificial en la Redacción de Tesis: Explorando el Papel de los Correctores Gramaticales Avanzados (Grammarly) | | --- | | Norma Elena Mendoza Zaragoza
Universidad de Colima, México
Ángel Téllez Tula
Secretaría de Educación Pública, México
Laura Herrera Corona
Universidad Anáhuac, México | DOI: [https://doi.org/10.61384/r.c.a..v4i2.248](https://doi.org/10.61384/r.c.a..v4i2.248) Artificial Intelligence in Thesis Writing: Exploring the Role of Advanced Grammar Checkers (Grammarly) Ph D. Norma Elena Mendoza Zaragoza [nmendoza20@ucol.mx](nmendoza20@ucol.mx) [https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9214-5082](https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9214-5082) Universidad de Colima México Ph. D. Laura Herrera Corona [laurahc32@gmail.com](laurahc32@gmail.com) [https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8572-0383](https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8572-0383) Universidad Anáhuac, Campus Querétaro México M.E. Ángel Téllez Tula [angel12.tellez@gmail.com](angel12.tellez@gmail.com)[ ](angel12.tellez@gmail.com)[https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7925-9271](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7925-9271)[ ](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7925-9271)Secretaría de Educación Pública México ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate the impact of advanced grammar checkers, specifically Grammarly, on thesis writing in academic settings. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research involved semi-structured interviews with three experienced thesis supervisors from two academic institutions. The findings highlight that while Grammarly enhances writing quality through immediate, personalized feedback, it raises concerns about potential over-reliance, which may hinder the development of students' writing skills and academic independence. The research underscores the need for a balanced integration of AI tools in academic writing, advocating for their use as supplementary aids rather than primary solutions. It also calls for comprehensive training and clear policies to maximize the benefits of these tools while maintaining academic integrity and fostering critical thinking skills among students. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced grammar checkers, thesis writing, academic integrity, critical thinking Recibido: 18-abril-2024 / Aprobado: 23-mayo-2024 Inteligencia Artificial en la Redacción de Tesis: Explorando el Papel de los Correctores Gramaticales Avanzados (Grammarly) RESUMEN Este estudio tiene como objetivo investigar el impacto de los correctores gramaticalesavanzados, específicamente Grammarly, en la redacción de tesis en entornos académicos. Empleando una metodología cualitativa, la investigación involucró entrevistassemiestructuradas con tres supervisores de tesis experimentados de dos instituciones académicas. Los hallazgos destacan que, si bien Grammarly mejora la calidad de la redacciónmediante retroalimentación inmediata y personalizada, también plantea preocupaciones sobre la posible dependencia excesiva, que podría obstaculizar el desarrollo de las habilidades deredacción y la independencia académica de los estudiantes. La investigación subraya lanecesidad de una integración equilibrada de las herramientas de IA en la redacción académica, abogando por su uso como ayudas complementarias en lugar de soluciones primarias. Tambiénse hace un llamado a una capacitación integral y a políticas claras para maximizar los beneficios de estas herramientas, manteniendo al mismo tiempo la integridad académica y fomentando las habilidades de pensamiento crítico entre los estudiantes. Palabras clave: Inteligencia Artificial (IA), correctores gramaticales avanzados, redacción de tesis, integridad académica, pensamiento crítico INTRODUCTION Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become deeply ingrained in various facets of modern life, transforming processes and bolstering efficiency across diverse domains. Its influence

FAQs

What is the main focus of the study on Grammarly and thesis writing?

The study examines thesis supervisors’ perceptions of how advanced grammar checkers, especially Grammarly, affect student thesis writing in academic settings.

How does Grammarly influence thesis writing quality according to the findings?

Supervisors report that Grammarly improves writing quality by providing immediate and personalized feedback during the writing process.

What concerns are raised about using advanced grammar checkers?

The study highlights worries about excessive dependence, which may hinder students’ writing development and reduce academic independence and authenticity.

Aug 29, 2026

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