Key findings:
- Initial skepticism and mistrust among students regarding the use of AI in writing gradually decreased as students integrated AI tools into their writing processes.
- Analysis of writing artifacts revealed distinct patterns of AI tool usage, distinguishing between students effectively utilizing the tools and those attempting to shortcut the writing process.
- Final papers demonstrated nuanced integration of AI in iterative and recursive tasks, such as refining arguments and developing ideas at the paragraph level.
- The integration of AI tools in writing instruction suggests a trend towards a hybrid model that combines traditional methods with strategic use of emergent technologies.
- Revised instructional strategies blending conventional writing techniques with guidance on effective and ethical AI tool usage are important for supporting the development of a balanced and effective hybrid writing instruction model.
- AI tools have the potential to support the writing process, but caution should be exercised to avoid over-reliance on these tools.
- Educators and institutions can benefit from the insights provided by this study in developing a balanced and effective hybrid writing instruction model that caters to the needs of contemporary English composition classrooms while maintaining academic integrity.
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