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The research aims to explore how AI, particularly generative tools like ChatGPT, impacts postgraduate academic writing and ethical considerations.

April 3, 2026Open Access

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) On Postgraduate Studies at A University of Technology (UoT)

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Qualitative study investigates AI use for academic writing in postgraduate students, suggesting ethical improvements.

The research aims to explore how AI, particularly generative tools like ChatGPT, impacts postgraduate academic writing and ethical considerations.
Conducted open-ended questionnaires and interviews with 59 postgraduate students.
Focused on two faculties within a South African University of Technology.
Applied thematic analysis to interpret qualitative data.
Students reported improvements in efficiency for idea generation and editing tasks.
Concerns highlighted regarding information accuracy and overreliance on AI tools.
Unregulated use of AI potentially harms academic writing skills and critical thinking.

Sehlabaka Johannes Motsie (2026) studied this question.

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