ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND RESEARCH WRITING: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Abstract
Background: Research writing is a critical process toward knowledge dissemination. It involves a series of activities which are time consuming, mentally draining and sometimes costly. The completion rate of post graduate studies among students is wanting, with research projects and thesis completion been the main hindrance. The revolution and integration of artificial intelligence in research writing sounds a big relief to academicians as it aides in solving some of the challenges faced with manual activities involved in research.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to undertake a literature review and answer a critical question on the nexus between Artificial Intelligence and Research writing.
Methods: A systematic review of literature from databases like PubMed and Google Scholar, was conducted. Studies were included based on relevance to AI’s application in research writing, focusing on writing assistance, grammar improvement, structure optimization, and other related aspects.
Results: The search identified 10 studies through which the below nine consolidated activities can be successfully conducted through integration of AI in research writing. (i) Idea generation (ii) Content creation and improvement (iii) literature review processing (iv) research design (v) data analysis and presentation (vi) ethical compliance and plagiarism detection (viii) Language and grammar improvement (viii) Citation and referencing management (iv) report writing.
The study also pointed some cases against integration of Al in research writing which included (i) risk of ethical violation and plagiarism (ii) quality and accuracy issues (iii) loss of critical thinking skills (iv) undermining originality and creativity (v) mass rejection of manuscripts.
Conclusions and recommendations: Integration of AI in research writing has a significant contribution toward painless research writing. It is a revolution that cannot be ignored as its benefits outweigh the demerits. Researchers and institutions are highly recommended to embrace human creativity and only use AI as a supplementary tool toward research writing. Institutions of higher learning and research organization are encouraged to have policy in place which act as an antidote toward ethical concerns raised toward utilization of AI in research writing.
Key Words: Research Writing, CHATGPT, Artificial Intelligence
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