1. AI
1.1. Over the past few years, online tools, such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, have allowed students to aid them in the writing process. AI gives students the ability to find ideas for their writing or even have AI write the entire essay for them.
1.1.1. What AI prompts aid students the most in the writing process?
1.2. AI changes the way students brainstorm, outline, organize, and discover information for their writing.
1.2.1. To what extent does AI aid students in the writing process?
1.2.2. How accurate is AI when it comes to discovering reliable resources to use in one's research paper?
1.3. The use of AI can change the way the students' writing product is perceived. There is a divide among teachers on whether or not AI is acceptable.
1.3.1. What are teachers' perceptions of the use of AI and its impact on writing studies?
2. Google
2.1. Google has been a primary search engine used by students to find information. Google's ability to provide relevant and quick resources provides students an advantage in their writing process.
2.1.1. Google is almost always a better alternative to physical resources. Most books, magezines, and other phsyical papers can almost always be found on Google nowadays (ex. Google books).
3. Online library
3.1. Typically, colleges will provide its students with an online library. Online libraries are excellent tools to find good resources.
3.1.1. How does using an online library compared to a physical library impact one's writing process?
3.2. In certain cases, the online library can actually be a detriment to the writing process because online libraries can be difficult to utilize without the proper education on how to use them.
3.2.1. How can colleges prepare students to use their online library, and how does that impact students' writing?
4. Wikipedia
4.1. Wikipedia can negatively impact both students' writing process and writing product. Typically, Wikipedia is not a valid resource and the majority of teachers do not approve of Wikipedia.
4.1.1. How does the quality of one's writing differ when using Wikipedia compared to not using it?
4.2. Wikipedia can actually have a positive impact in the writing process. When researching on Wikipedia, students can find the original source of information that is utilized in the Wikipedia article. This allows for more accurate resources that students can gather while writing.
4.2.1. What impact does Wikipedia have on the research aspect of the writing process?