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September 30, 2025Journal of Educational Technology and InnovationOpen Access

From Human Guidance to Digital Assistance: EFL Thesis-writing Students’ Experiences of Support Before and After the AI Revolution

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WHWilson Cheong Hin HongUniversity of MacauALAnna LitwinMacao University of Tourism

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Implication

Qualitative analysis reveals shifts in thesis supervision expectations among EFL students, indicating AI's significant role.

Key Points

  • Students now expect more complex guidance in their thesis writing due to AI's present capabilities, reducing traditional workloads.
  • In-depth interviews with eight EFL thesis students illustrate the shifting dynamics in thesis supervision post-AI integration.
  • The analysis indicates that while AI offers benefits, it also presents challenges such as information relevance and interaction patterns.
  • Integrating AI instruction in writing centers is essential for equipping students with skills necessary for effective thesis completion.

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Hong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc1e3f8a7d58c25ebb20e7https://doi.org/10.61414/a3wy7546
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