ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES AND GRAMMARLY: AN ANALYSIS OF WRITING IMPROVEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION

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Effective academic writing skills are crucial for success in higher education, but many non-native English speakers often face challenges in meeting the expected standards. Various tools and resources have emerged to address this issue, including the AI-powered writing assistant Grammarly. This paper investigates Grammarly's potential to enhance students' writing abilities in the higher education context. Through a comprehensive analysis of recent studies, the paper explores the effectiveness of Grammarly in improving the overall writing quality of English as a Foreign Language students, particularly in the context of research-based academic writing. The findings indicate that Grammarly's automated feedback can significantly reduce grammatical and spelling errors, leading to enhanced writing proficiency. Furthermore, the paper delves into the factors that contribute to the successful integration of Grammarly in the academic setting, such as user acceptance, feedback accuracy, and the unique challenges associated with research-oriented writing tasks.