The Legitimate Use of ChatGPT to Ensure Academic Integrity in Higher Education
Keywords:
Academic Integrity, ChatGPT, Legitimate Use, Assignment, Skills DevelopmentAbstract
This study aimed to describe the legitimate usage of ChatGPT to ensure academic integrity in higher education. The objectives of the current research study were to investigate the efficacy of ChatGPT in enhancing students' capacity to generate relevant material, to examine the capability of students to access the relevancy of content generated by ChatGPT, to explore the impact of ChatGPT on student learning capacity. This study involved the students of BS at the University of Jhang. The sampling technique used in this was purposive sampling. The data were collected through document analysis (assignments prepared using ChatGPT) and interviews (based on the skills developed in the assignment). The major findings of my research study were that students produced original and relevant material in the assignments by iteratively generating ideas, evaluating them, and adding their own insights. Different cognitive and evaluative skills were developed in the students by assessing the relevancy of ChatGPT-generated content. This study's findings revealed several benefits of using ChatGPT as a learning tool, including increased understanding of complex concepts, improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and enhanced engagement and motivation after frequent use of ChatGPT for academic purposes. Analysis of assignments showed that ChatGPT provided personalized feedback and explanations, helping students fill knowledge gaps and clarify doubts.
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