Impact of Automated Writing Evaluation System and Revision Processes on College Students’ Writing Skills in English as a Foreign Language Course †

Abstract

Previous researchers established the foundation for future scholars to acknowledge the significance of the Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) system by highlighting the crucial function of revision in enhancing writing skills. We examined the impact of the AWE system and the act of revising the writing skills of 59 students at a beginner level in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) course. The participants were divided into two groups, and each group utilized the AWE system for ten combined assignments. The experimental group, consisting of 30 students, was required to modify their work based on the feedback provided by the AWE system. The data collection process entailed assessing assignment grades, pre-test and post-test scores, and administering a survey to gauge the efficacy of the AWE system. The result of the t-test conducted during the semester demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the writing proficiency of the experimental group. Integrating the AWE system with revision activities significantly enhanced the writing proficiency of learners in the EFL course.