Student Attitudes Toward AI Writing Tools

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

• Yes
• No

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?

• First-year undergraduate
• Second-year undergraduate
• Third-year undergraduate
• Fourth-year or beyond undergraduate
• Master's student
• Doctoral student
• Professional degree student (e.g., JD, MD, MBA)
• Other

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.

• ChatGPT (OpenAI)
• Microsoft Copilot
• Google Gemini
• Grammarly AI features
• Claude (Anthropic)
• Jasper
• Quillbot AI
• Other AI writing tool
• I have not used any AI writing tools for academic work

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?

• 18–20
• 21–23
• 24–26
• 27–30
• 31–35
• 36–40
• 41 or older
• Prefer not to say

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

• Never
• Rarely (1–2 times per month)
• Sometimes (3–5 times per month)
• Often (6–10 times per month)
• Very often (more than 10 times per month)

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?

• AI tools are fully prohibited
• AI tools are allowed only for brainstorming or outlining
• AI tools are allowed with required disclosure or citation
• AI tools are allowed without restrictions
• No AI policy has been stated or discussed
• Policies vary too much to identify a common one
• I am not sure

What is your gender identity?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

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

• Brainstorming or generating ideas
• Creating outlines or organizing content
• Drafting paragraphs or full sections
• Editing or revising my own writing
• Paraphrasing or summarizing sources
• Checking grammar and style
• Generating citations or references
• Translating text between languages
• Understanding assignment requirements or prompts
• Studying or preparing for exams
• Other (please specify)
• I do not use AI writing tools for academic tasks

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?

• Arts & Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Business & Economics
• Natural Sciences
• Engineering & Technology
• Health Sciences & Medicine
• Education
• Law
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Computer Science & Information Technology
• Other
• Prefer not to say

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