A study on the application of “Grammarly” in enhancing English writing skills of English majors at HPU

Abstract

English writing is crucial for English majors who must master it, but many students face challenges in writing skills. Fortunately, artificial intelligence offers new advantages for supporting and enhancing writing skills. Therefore, the research is carried out to find out the effectiveness of Grammarly in developing writing skills. As a result, this report paper is made. This study aims to explore and analyze the application of Grammarly in developing English writing skills and then propose new solutions and approaches to optimize the learning process. To achieve the aim of the study, the author applied a questionnaire survey with 36 respondents. The main research question: "How effective is Grammarly in developing writing skills for English department students?". Consequently, the findings show the role of Grammarly in developing English writing skills. It indicates that Grammarly helps improve grammar, vocabulary, spelling, sentence structures, etc., and students have positive experiences with Grammarly when providing feedback and suggestions. Finally, the paper suggests some solutions to help students write English better, such as enhancing students' practice habits and learning methods etc.