Abstract
The use of AI-based technologies in the process of researching and writing up findings has garnered a lot of attention in the world of education. This research investigates the use of AI techniques in the field of educational research as well as the repercussions of doing so. The purpose of this article is to offer advice and suggestions to help researchers navigate the changing environment of research writing in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The advantages of using AI tools are investigated in this study. Some of these benefits include higher research efficiency, enhanced research quality, expanded accessibility, and chances for skill development. Additionally, it covers ethical concerns such as the privacy of data and the biases introduced by algorithms. In addition, the research highlights the need of striking a balance between the automation that can be achieved through AI and the knowledge that can only be obtained from humans. This means ensuring that AI tools supplement critical writing abilities rather than replacing them. The study suggests that researchers become familiar with AI tools, evaluate the capabilities of such tools, and choose the tools that are the most fit for certain research objectives. This will help researchers fill the shortcomings that were observed. In addition to this, it recommends the formulation of standards for the ethical use of AI, as well as the encouragement of activities that build skills, such as critical thinking and academic writing, to be practiced concurrently with the utilization of AI technologies. In addition, the research highlights the significance of promoting cooperation and the exchange of information within the research community, advocating for accessibility and fairness, and continually analyzing and adjusting to improvements in artificial intelligence technology. Educational researchers may successfully exploit artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in research writing, improve research methods, and contribute to the growth of the field if they adopt the recommendations offered in this study and implement them.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI), AI tools, article writing, education, research
DOI: 10.36349/zamijoh.2023.v02i01.013
author/CAROLINE OCHUKO ALORDIAH
journal/Zamfara IJOH Vol. 2, Issue 1
