The Impact of Using Grammarly on Writing Skills of Second Semester English Language Students of Nusa Cendana University in the Academic Year 2024/2025

Melkianus Ledoh

doi:10.20961/bv5vaz50

Penulis

Melkianus Ledoh Nusa Cendana University, Student Penulis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20961/bv5vaz50

Kata Kunci:

Impact, Grammarly, Writing Skills

Abstrak

The aims of this study were to examine the impact of Grammarly on students’ writing skills, focusing on grammar, coherence, vocabulary, and overall quality, and explore how students utilized Grammarly in their writing process. The data were collected through a writing test in forms of descriptive texts with topics of person, event, and place, and interviews to explore students’ perceptions of Grammarly. Grammarly was applied as a supporting tool, and the writing results were analysed using the COVGM rubric (Content, Organization, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Mechanic). The findings show that Grammarly helps students improve their grammar accuracy, enrich vocabulary, and organize ideas more coherently. In addition, interview results reveal that students feel more confident and motivated in writing since Grammarly provides real-time feedback and practical suggestions. This study concludes that Grammarly has a positive impact on students’ writing development and can be used as a complementary tool in academic writing courses.

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