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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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29 questions · ~4 min
Q01
Multiple Choice

Are you currently enrolled as a student at a college or university?

Q02
Long Text

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.

Q03
Multiple Choice

What is your current level of study?

Q04
Long Text

The next questions ask about your views on AI writing tools. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement.

Q05
Long Text

I worry that relying on AI writing tools is making me a less skilled writer.

Q06
Long Text

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.

Q07
Long Text

Compared to writing you produce entirely on your own, how would you rate the overall quality of writing you produce with AI assistance?

Q08
Long Text

My instructors have clearly communicated their expectations about AI writing tool use in their courses.

Q09
AI Interview

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?

Q10
Long Text

Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about AI writing tools in academic settings.

Q11
Long Text

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.

Q12
Multiple Choice

Which of the following AI writing tools have you used for academic work? Select all that apply.

Q13
Long Text

AI writing tools help me produce higher-quality academic work.

Q14
Long Text

I would find it difficult to complete writing assignments without AI tools.

Q15
Long Text

Using AI writing tools to generate a first draft of an assignment is academically honest.

Q16
Long Text

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?

Q17
Long Text

How consistent are AI writing tool policies across your different courses?

Q18
Long Text

What is your age range?

Q19
Multiple Choice

In a typical month during the academic term, how often do you use AI writing tools for academic work?

Q20
Long Text

AI writing tools save me significant time on academic assignments.

Q21
Long Text

I feel confident in my own writing abilities independent of AI tools.

Q22
Long Text

Using AI writing tools to edit and polish your own writing is academically honest.

Q23
Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the most common AI writing tool policy you encounter in your courses?

Q24
Long Text

What is your gender identity?

Q25
Multiple Choice

For which of the following academic tasks do you use AI writing tools? Select all that apply.

Q26
Long Text

AI writing tools help me better understand course material.

Q27
Long Text

Submitting AI-generated text as your own work without disclosure is a form of academic dishonesty.

Q28
Long Text

What is your primary field of study?

Q29
Long Text

Current academic integrity policies at my institution adequately address the use of AI writing tools.

What’s included

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