Students’Attitudes Towards Using ChatGPT as a Research Assistance Tool

Abstract

The advent of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT), an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI, has brought substantial changes to various domains, particularly in education and research. This dissertation investigates the perceptions of Master One students regarding the utilization of ChatGPT as a research assistance tool. The core hypothesis posits that students exhibit a positive attitude towards the integration of ChatGPT in their research processes. A descriptive quantitative methodology was employed, utilizing data gathered from two comprehensive questionnaires distributed among Master One students and faculty members at the Department of English, University of 8 Mai 1945 - Guelma. The analysis of the collected data corroborates the hypothesis, revealing a predominantly favorable disposition among students towards the adoption of ChatGPT for research assistance. These findings underscore the potential of AI-driven tools to enhance academic research and highlight the growing acceptance of technological advancements in educational settings.