Research Writing in the AI Generation: Rethinking Pedagogies, Practices, and Perspectives

Abstract

The purpose of this keynote conceptual article is to discuss how technological innovation interacts with research practices. It focuses on the effects Artificial Intelligence (AI) has on research writing. The essay analyses various ways through which AI technologies could enhance efficiency via automation of mundane tasks, allowing academics to concentrate on creativity and analytics. It also discusses matters of academic integrity in the forefront of plagiarism. Promoting the implementation of regulations is necessary to harmonise the benefits of AI with the need to retain critical thinking skills. Pedagogical changes are needed to allow integrating AI practices into the academic curriculum by striking a balance between conventional pedagogical approaches that converse with the capabilities of AI. A pressing point from the study is the need to further enhance AI literacy and its proper usage so as to navigate the dynamic terrain of research. The conclusion stresses that thorough regulation and human oversight will still be required to make sure that the emergent use of AI inculcates improvements in academic work without its integrity being spoiled.