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Description
This study explores the effectiveness of Automated Essay Scoring (AES) technology in enhancing the writing skills of English-major students at the University of Foreign Language Studies, University of Danang. Twenty participants were asked to compose a written response to a test question, followed by revising their papers based on feedback provided by the AES tool, PaperRater. The errors identified and corrected in the students’ responses were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively to assess the impact of AES feedback on writing skill improvement. The findings indicate that feedback from PaperRater led to significant improvements in spelling, grammar, and academic vocabulary. Additionally, other areas such as style and word choice also showed notable enhancement in the revised drafts. These results suggest that AES technology can effectively contribute to the development of students’ writing abilities, providing empirical support for existing research on similar technologies in language educational contexts. Furthermore, recommendations for incorporating AES technology into teaching and self-study activities aimed at improving English writing skills are also provided.
Biography
Minh Nguyen is an experienced English language educator and applied linguistics researcher with over 10 years of expertise in teaching, curriculum and assessment design, and teacher training. Holding an M.A. in TESOL from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), USA, Minh has developed research interests in language assessment, learner motivation, materials development, and teacher education. She has led funded research projects, published in peer-reviewed journals, and presented at academic conferences. Minh is currently a lecturer at the Faculty of English, University of Foreign Language Studies (UFLS), Da Nang, Vietnam.
