Writing skills can be improved using AI tools: An Analysis
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Farmingdale State College, NY, New York
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October 25, 2024
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October 25, 2024
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November 5, 2024
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Professional Papers
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10
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10.18260/1-2--49460
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https://peer.asee.org/49460
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28
Paper Authors
Rajarajan Subramanian Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College
Rajarajan Subramanian currently holds the position of Associate Teaching Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction (SDCET) programs at Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg. He has 25 years of experience in academia, in teaching roles, including 10 years at Annamalai University in India and three years at Linton Institute of Technology in Malaysia. He also has 10 years of professional engineering experience. Prior to joining Pennsylvania State University, he worked as a Transportation Engineer at the Maryland State Highway Administration.
Sofia M Vidalis Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College
Dr. Sofia Vidalis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Technology at Penn State Harrisburg. She holds a Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. Dr. Vidalis has professional experience, having served as a consultant at Applied Research Associates and as a Transportation Engineer at Florida Design Consultants.
Fazil T. Najafi University of Florida
For more than 40 years, Dr. Najafi has worked in government, industry, and education. He earned a BSCE 1963 from the American College of Engineering, University of Kabul, Afghanistan. In 1966, Dr. Najafi earned a Fulbright scholarship and did his B.S., MS, and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia; his experience in industry and government includes work as a Highway Engineer, Construction Engineer, Structural, Mechanical, and Consultant Engineer. Dr. Najafi taught at Villanova University, Pennsylvania, and was a visiting professor at George Mason University and a professor at the University of Florida, Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering. He has received numerous awards, such as Fulbright scholarship, teaching awards, best paper awards, community service awards, and admission as an Eminent Engineer into Tau Beta Pi. The Florida Legislature adopted his research on passive radon-resistant new residential building construction in the HB1647 building code of Florida. Najafi is a member of numerous professional societies and has served on many committees and programs; and continuously attends and presents refereed papers at international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars, and workshops and has developed courses, videos, and software packages during his career. Najafi has more than 300 refereed articles. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, public works, and Renewable Energy.
Abstract
At the college level, some courses teach 'Technical Writing' to engineering students at the undergraduate level. Typically, the writing component in the curriculum presents a significant challenge for undergraduate students as they work toward graduation. However, with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence tools for writing, students find it somewhat easier to produce written content for their courses. Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools are sophisticated applications that harness artificial intelligence to enhance the writing process across various domains. These tools utilize advanced algorithms to automate the writing process, enabling users to create high-quality text with greater efficiency. Designed to cater to a broad audience, including students, professionals, and researchers, AI writing tools ensure the production of high-quality, coherent, and engaging texts while promoting adherence to stylistic and formatting guidelines. By automating repetitive writing tasks and facilitating creative exploration, these tools not only improve writing efficiency but also empower users to elevate their writing skills and output quality. As AI technology continues to evolve, these writing tools play a crucial role in transforming traditional writing practices, fostering creativity, and improving overall writing proficiency. In today's academic landscape, there is a wide range of AI-powered writing assistance tools available for use when working on reports or essays. Some commonly used tools include ChatGPT, Jasper AI, Grammarly, Copy.ai, Liner, Buffer’s AI Assistant, Writer, Sudowrite, Type, and SEOWind. The presence of AI tools in education is rapidly increasing, and educators need to acknowledge this trend. This paper outlines the various features of these writing tools available in the market and discusses how they can be beneficial for both students and teachers.
Subramanian, R., & Vidalis, S. M., & Najafi, F. T. (2024, October), Writing skills can be improved using AI tools: An Analysis Paper presented at 2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference, Farmingdale State College, NY, New York. 10.18260/1-2--49460
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