Student Attitudes Toward AI Writing Tools
An academic research survey examining how college and university students perceive and use AI writing tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar technologies. The survey covers usage patterns, perceived benefits and dependency concerns, academic integrity perspectives, quality comparisons, and instructor communication about AI policies.
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Thank you for your interest in this study. We are conducting academic research on how students use and perceive AI writing tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Grammarly AI, and similar technologies). This survey will take approximately 10–14 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time without penalty. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. All responses are anonymous and will be reported only in aggregate. No personally identifying information will be collected. Results will be used for academic research purposes. By continuing, you indicate that you have read and understood this information and consent to participate.
What is your current level of study?
The next questions ask about your views on AI writing tools. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.
I worry that relying on AI writing tools is making me a less skilled writer.
The following questions ask about your views on AI writing tools and academic integrity. Remember, your responses are completely anonymous — there are no right or wrong answers.
Compared to writing you produce entirely on your own, how would you rate the overall quality of writing you produce with AI assistance?
My instructors have clearly communicated their expectations about AI writing tool use in their courses.
We'd like to understand how you actually use AI writing tools in your academic work. In the conversation below, please describe your typical writing process when working on an academic assignment with AI tools. Walk us through from start to finish — how do you begin, when and how do you involve the AI tool, and how do you finalize your work?
Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about AI writing tools in academic settings.
Finally, a few optional questions about you for analysis purposes. These will only be used to examine group-level patterns and will not be used to identify you.
Which of the following AI writing tools have you used for academic work? Select all that apply.
AI writing tools help me produce higher-quality academic work.
I would find it difficult to complete writing assignments without AI tools.
Using AI writing tools to generate a first draft of an assignment is academically honest.
Compared to writing you produce entirely on your own, to what extent does writing you produce with AI assistance reflect your own voice and ideas?
How consistent are AI writing tool policies across your different courses?
What is your age range?
In a typical month during the academic term, how often do you use AI writing tools for academic work?
AI writing tools save me significant time on academic assignments.
I feel confident in my own writing abilities independent of AI tools.
Using AI writing tools to edit and polish your own writing is academically honest.
Which of the following best describes the most common AI writing tool policy you encounter in your courses?
What is your gender identity?
For which of the following academic tasks do you use AI writing tools? Select all that apply.
AI writing tools help me better understand course material.
Submitting AI-generated text as your own work without disclosure is a form of academic dishonesty.
What is your primary field of study?
Current academic integrity policies at my institution adequately address the use of AI writing tools.
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