Research Article

ChatGPT: Is It Reliable as an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool?

Volume: 15 Number: 1 March 22, 2025
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ChatGPT: Is It Reliable as an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool?

Abstract

This study primarily aims to give an understanding of whether or not teachers could rely on AI technology, specifically ChatGPT, to score students’ writings. The study was conducted with the participation of EFL university students. The students were assigned different writing tasks for five weeks, and the tasks were scored by a teacher and ChatGPT separately. Then, their scores were compared to see the extent to which ChatGPT and teacher scores differed on the SPSS. The test results indicated no statistically significant differences in the scores the bot or the teacher gave. Additionally, the results were supported by the qualitative analysis of the teachers’ perception of ChatGPT use for automated writing evaluation. The teachers’ perceptions indicated their positive attitudes towards its use for the evaluation process and general use for enhancing instruction and learning, together with the concerns and suggestions to make the most of ChatGPT. The study gives insights into the integration of ChatGPT into the assessment process and its effectiveness for class practices.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Other Fields of Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 22, 2025

Submission Date

April 2, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 16, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Toscu, S. (2025). ChatGPT: Is It Reliable as an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool? Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International, 15(1), 329-349. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.1463503
AMA
1.Toscu S. ChatGPT: Is It Reliable as an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool? AJESI. 2025;15(1):329-349. doi:10.18039/ajesi.1463503
Chicago
Toscu, Saliha. 2025. “ChatGPT: Is It Reliable As an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool?”. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International 15 (1): 329-49. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.1463503.
EndNote
Toscu S (March 1, 2025) ChatGPT: Is It Reliable as an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool? Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International 15 1 329–349.
IEEE
[1]S. Toscu, “ChatGPT: Is It Reliable as an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool?”, AJESI, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 329–349, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.18039/ajesi.1463503.
ISNAD
Toscu, Saliha. “ChatGPT: Is It Reliable As an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool?”. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International 15/1 (March 1, 2025): 329-349. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.1463503.
JAMA
1.Toscu S. ChatGPT: Is It Reliable as an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool? AJESI. 2025;15:329–349.
MLA
Toscu, Saliha. “ChatGPT: Is It Reliable As an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool?”. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International, vol. 15, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 329-4, doi:10.18039/ajesi.1463503.
Vancouver
1.Saliha Toscu. ChatGPT: Is It Reliable as an Automated Writing Evaluation Tool? AJESI. 2025 Mar. 1;15(1):329-4. doi:10.18039/ajesi.1463503

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