Argumentative Writing Software: Perceptions of Undergraduate Students toward Artist Prototype
Journal
2024 IEEE 7th Eurasian Conference on Educational Innovation (ECEI)
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2024-01-26
Author(s)
Mi Chan Htaw
;
Daria Pipa
;
Namkang Sriwattanarothai
;
Chailerd Pichitpornchai
;
;
;
;
Abstract
We examined how university students perceived the feasibility and usability of an argumentative writing support software or tool, Artist, for a research and development approach. Artist assisted undergraduate students in their arguments using natural language processing (NLP) and cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. 30 students majoring in science and social science, participated in this study at a Thai University. To test the various prototype interfaces, the participants were divided into two groups. Based on an analysis of the insightful feedback from the focus group, the first group was interviewed. Then, the second interface was modified for technological development. Subsequently, the second group tested the second prototype, and the focus group interviews were conducted again. The results verified that undergraduate students benefited from a graphical representation in their argumentative writing. With the help of this learning system, the range of ways to create argumentations was determined using discourse analysis, argumentation analysis, and ChatGPT recommendations. Regarding ChatGPT, participants felt differently about it, especially in terms of its utility. We examined the effectiveness of the argumentative writing tool and proposed how to improve it.
Language
English
Keywords
argumentative writing software
educational needs
writing skills
prototyping
learning systems
technological development
Publisher
IEEE
Start page
92
End page
96
Event Title
IEEE 7th Eurasian Conference on Educational Innovation (ECEI)
Event Location
Bangkok, Thailand