EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF AI WRITING TOOLS ON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ SYNTHESIS SKILLS IN ACADEMIC WRITING

Gadis Pujawiyanti; Fahrus Zaman Fadhly

doi:10.25134/ijli.v8i1.11923

Gadis Pujawiyanti English Language Study Program, Faculty of Teachers Training and Education, Universitas Kuningan, Indonesia
Fahrus Zaman Fadhly English Language Study Program, Faculty of Teachers Training and Education, Universitas Kuningan, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25134/ijli.v8i1.11923

Abstract

The data were thematically analyzed to explore patterns in students’ writing behaviors and perceptions. Findings indicate that while AI tools assist in organizing ideas and paraphrasing content, they may also reduce critical engagement with source materials.To investigate trends in the writing habits and attitudes of the students, the data underwent a thematic analysis. Results show that whereas AI tools help with content paraphrasing and concept organization, they may also lessen critical interaction with source materials. The depth of synthesis is weakened when students rely on AI to combine information without fully processing it. Others, on the other hand, begin with AI and then separately integrate sources. In order to foster real synthesis and academic integrity, the study emphasizes the necessity of instructional assistance in encouraging the thoughtful and ethical use of AI tools.