Perception of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Academic Writing among Postgraduate Students in South-South, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the perception of generative artificial intelligence technologies in academic writing among postgraduate students in South-South, Nigeria. To actualize the objectives of the study, three research questions and hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of this study comprised 30,489 postgraduate students in South-South, Nigeria. A sample size of 300 of the study population was drawn for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to determine the sample size. The researcher developed instrument titled, "Perception of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Academic Writing Questionnaire (PGAITAWQ)" consisting of 30 items were developed and was used for data collection for the study. The questionnaire was structured on a four-point likert scale.  Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions and test the research hypotheses respectively. Findings of the study revealed that generative artificial intelligence technologies in academic writing were perceived positively by postgraduate students in South-South, Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that postgraduate students should attend workshops organised by educational bodies on the ethical utilization of generative artificial intelligence technologies in academic writing.