Grammarly Software-Based Editorial Intervention to Enhance Scholarly Writing Performance in Mathematics and Science Education - Volume 1 - Issue 2 - March 2024

Aug 29, 2026

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Grammarly enables instantaneous detection and correction of typographical and grammatical errors, while offering actionable suggestions to strengthen grammar, clarity, spelling, fluency, tone, and style in written work. This study examined Grammarly’s effect on researchers’ writing quality in mathematics and science education, focusing on performance, readability, and vocabulary. A pretest-posttest design compared scores before and after Grammarly corrections among 34 researchers contributing 20 book chapters. Descriptive statistics and paired-sample t-tests showed significant improvement overall, with no significant gains in vocabulary or reading.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

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Introduction

Role of scientific writing in academia

Grammarly as an AI writing assistant

Research purpose and hypotheses

Abstract

Study design and sample

Measures and statistical analysis

Key findings and recommendations

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Computing Print ISSN: 3026-8605 [www.fnasjournals.com](www.fnasjournals.com) Volume 1; Issue 2; March 2024; Page No. 11-19. Grammarly Software-Based Editorial Intervention to Enhance Scholarly Writing Performance in Mathematics and Science Education 1Wonu, N., *2Kyeremeh, P., & 3Yarkwah, C. 1Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria 2St. Joseph’s College of Education, Bechem, Ghana 3University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana *Corresponding author email: [pkyeremeh@joscobechem.edu.gh](pkyeremeh@joscobechem.edu.gh) | Abstract
Grammarly is useful in the detection and correction of typographical and grammatical errors in written texts instantaneously. It makes suggestions to improve grammar, clarity, spelling, fluency, tone, and style in written documents. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Grammarly software on the writing quality of researchers in mathematics and science education in terms of performance, readability, and vocabulary. The study adopted a pretestposttest design, to compare the research writing scores before and after the application of Grammarly for corrections. A total of 34 researchers who contributed 20 chapters to a book on Mathematics and Science Education formed the sample size of the study. Fourteen chapters had a pair of contributors each whereas six chapters had lone authors. Participation in the book writing project is the sole criterion for inclusion in the study. The descriptive (mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (paired-sample t-test) were used for data analyses. The statistics showed that Grammarly significantly improved the researchers' overall writing abilities. However, there were no significant improvements in vocabulary or reading. We conclude that Grammarly helps improve the overall writing quality of authors and researchers in the field of academic publication. It was recommended among others that Grammarly developers should include more targeted feedback and suggestions on readability and vocabulary to help users improve their writing skills even further. | | --- | | Keywords: Grammarly, Quality, Writing performance, Artificial intelligence, Readability, Vocabulary | Introduction English has emerged as the global language for scientific communication and correspondence in our modern day. Scientific writing serves as a means for researchers to convey their discoveries to the scientific community. Scientific writing is essential for researchers to advance in their careers and establish their reputations. In today's highly competitive world, a researcher's success is measured based on their publications and the influence they have on the scientific community. Ultimately, the publication yields benefits in terms of employment opportunities, cooperation, and improved financial support. Proficient utilization of grammar and writing in English is a crucial component of academic writing. Scientific writing typically recommends that a draft be reviewed by a native English speaker to ensure grammatical quality and editing (Rao et al., 2019). In light of contemporary technical progress, a multitude of online tools for grammar and spelling checking have emerged, aimed at enhancing the quality of writing. Researchers and academicians are increasingly using these platforms, as some journals now suggest utilizing Grammarly and other similar applications. In scholarly writing, such as research reports, theses, and essays, it is crucial to generate coherent ideas with meticulously arranged, substantiated arguments and to approach diverse perspectives more impartially. Consequently, academic writing needs to be characterized by its clarity, directness, and unambiguousness. Grammarly, an integrated artificial intelligence application, offers writing assistance to researchers and academics by generating comprehensive reports on grammatical a

FAQs

What aspects of writing quality does the study evaluate after using Grammarly?

The study evaluates writing performance, readability, and vocabulary, comparing scores before and after applying Grammarly corrections.

What research method and sample were used in the study?

A pretest-posttest design was used with 34 researchers who contributed 20 chapters to a Mathematics and Science Education book.

What were the main findings regarding Grammarly’s effectiveness?

Grammarly significantly improved researchers’ overall writing abilities, but it showed no significant improvement in vocabulary or reading scores.

Aug 29, 2026

Uploaded by Jake