Perceptions of students in using Quilbot in academic writing

Abstract

This study explores the impact of Quilbot paraphrasing tool on Davao del Sur State College third-year students' academic writing skills, including its influence on writing process, skill development, and academic integrity. Qualitative interview with eight participants showed that Quilbot was generally helpful enhancing writing, vocabulary, and preventing plagiarism, though corners about overuse and stifling creativity were raised. This study emphasis the need for greater education outreach on ethical use tools in academic writing. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to ongoing discussions on the incorporate of AI- powered tools in academic writing settings and the impacts of these developments on academics writing practices.