People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Kasdi Merbah Ouargla University

Faculty of Letters and Languages and Arts

Department of Letters and English Language

Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for

the Master’s Degree in Linguistics.

MASTER DISSERTATION

Exploring the clisado and Disadvantages of ChatGPT on the Academic Performance

writing Students Of English : the case study of the University of Kasdi Merbarh,
Ouargla
Authored by: Meche Chemss Eddine Ahmed
Supervised by: Dr. Guendouz Saifeddine

Dr. Saifeddine Kasi Merbah

Supervisor
Guendouz Ouargla

Prof. Belarbi Kasi Merbah

Ahmed Ouargla Examiner

Kasi Merbah
Dr. Lebouz Ali
Ouargla President

Academic Year: 2024/2025

 Dedications

‫بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم‬

‫يْنَعْمَت َعَلَّي َوَعَلىَواِلَدَّيَوَأْنَأْعَمَل َصاِلًحاَتْرَضاُه َوَأْدِخْلِني‬
‫ي َأْشُك ِن َتَك اَّلِت َأ‬
‫َأ َأ‬
‫"َرِّب ْوِزْعِن ْن َر ْعَم‬
19:‫﴾"النمل الآية‬١٩ ‫ِعَباِدَك الَّصاِلِحيَن‬ ‫ِبَرْحَمِتَك ِفي‬
I am pleased with the end of this humble work to extend my
sincere thanks to my supervisor Dr. Guendouz Saifeddine,
who did not skimp on his advice andguidance throughout
.this long journey

I would also like to extend my warm appreciations and

respect to all of my teachers at the Department of English
Language, at the prestigious University of Kasdi Merbah
.Ouargla
 Acknowledgements

All glory and honor belong to Allah, the source of all inspiration, the giver of life, and the

sustainer of every purpose. His wisdom guides each step, His breath stirs every thought, and His

grace makes all things possible. Without your guidance, this work would have not been

accomplished.

Tothe most precious gift I have been ever given by God, my mother and my father, my

brothers andsister.

To everyone who taught me a letter and to those who helped me in completing this work,

you are always in my heart.

 List of Tables

Table (1): Distribution of respondents by gender

Table (2): Distribution of respondents by age
Table (3): Distribution of respondents by academic level
Table (4): Distribution of Respondents by ChatGPT Usage for Academic Purposes
Table (5): Distribution of Respondents by Weekly ChatGPT Usage
Table (6): Distribution of ChatGPT Usage Across Academic Tasks
Table (7): Distribution of Respondents by Main Motives for Using ChatGPT in Scientific Research
Table (8): Perceived Improvement in Academic Goal Achievement with ChatGPT
Table (9): Perceptions of Time and Effort Savings from Using ChatGPT Technology
Table (10): Challenges and Problems Faced When Using ChatGPT Technology for Academic
Purposes
 List of Abbreviations
AI: Artificial Intelligence

CGA : Creative Graphics Assistant

ChatGPT : Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer

NLP: Natural Language Processing

Table of Contents:

Abstract................................................................................................................8
General Introduction...............................................................................................9
Chapter One:........................................................................................................14
Theoretical Part....................................................................................................14
Introduction.........................................................................................................15
1.The Fourth Industrial Revolution……….................................................................15
2. Definition of Chat GPT………..............................................................................16
3. Artificial Intelligence……….................................................................................16
1.1Applications of AI……….................................................................................17
1.2AI Technique:……….......................................................................................17
4.The emergence and development of the ChatGPT technology:.......................................18
4.1 Features of ChatGPT.....................................................................................19
5Benefits of ChatGPT………...................................................................................20
5.1. Increased Efficiency......................................................................................20
5.2. Improved Accuracy.......................................................................................20
5.3. Cost Savings................................................................................................21
6Challenges of ChatGPT………...............................................................................21
6.1. Security Concerns.........................................................................................21
6.2. Limited Capabilities......................................................................................21
Conclusion...........................................................................................................22
Chapter Two.........................................................................................................23
Findings and Discussion..........................................................................................23
2.1.The curriculum used.........................................................................................24
2.2 Duration on field..............................................................................................25
General Conclusion...............................................................................................35
References............................................................................................................37
Appendices...........................................................................................................40
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Abstract

This study investigates the advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT and how it could
influence students’ level of English at the University of Kasdi Merbah,Ouargla. The study
attempts to determine the most important advantages that students earn from using ChatGPT,
assessing the extent of the effect of ChatGPT on the quality of the productive academic
content. The study adopted a mixed-method approach, using a questionnaire handed out to
twenty (20) teachers at the University of Kasdi Merbah, Results revealed that ChatGPT has
become a central and integrated tool in the academic routine for English students at the
University of Kasdi Merbah. Sudents have agreed that the use of ChatGPT contributes
effectively to Improve their academic writing and consider It a time saver that could
reformulate Ill-structured sentences into well-structured ones. However, this merger was not
without its challenges, as a large part of students face certain difficulties when using this
technology in their academic tasks. Moreover, teachers believe that misusing ChatGPT will
lead to dire consequences that decline critical thinking, and impede students to develop
linguistic skills.

Keywords: advantages, disadvantages, ChatGPT, academic English, English students.

General Introduction
Background of the study
Our current era is witnessing unprecedented technological advancement, with Artificial

Intelligence (AI) serving as a driving force reshaping various aspects of our lives. At the core of this

evolution, ChatGPT stands out as a leading deep language model, enabling seamless interaction

with intelligent systems through text and conversations. This technology has brought about

significant transformation in diverse fields, from scientific research to education, offering valuable

insights and assistance to students and researchers, particularly in comprehending complex concepts

and accessing knowledge resource.

Despite the numerous benefits offered by ChatGPT – such as enriching information,

generating ideas, and enhancing communication – its overall impact, especially on academic

performance, warrants in-depth study. This research aims to shed light on the advantages and

disadvantages of using ChatGPT and its effect on the academic performance of students at Kasdi

Merbah University of Ouargla. Through this study, we seek to deepen our understanding of how

students interact with this tool and to evaluate its actual impact, with the goal of providing practical

recommendations that contribute to maximizing benefits and mitigating risks, thereby supporting

the journey of education and scientific research in our universities.

Aim of the study

The study aims to pin down the advantages and disadvantage of ChatGPT in improving

English students’ academic performance writing at the University of Kasdi Merbah, Ouagla.

Moreover, the study attempts to highlight the most prominent techniques students use to write well-

structured essays and emails, and investigates how could this improvement be vital in their

academic and professional career.

Significance of the study

The present study attempts to show how ChatGPT could be a double-edged sword in

improving English students’ academic performance at the University of Kasdi Merbah, and how it
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also could be unpractical in academic settings. The study, therefore, will highlight the idea of

educational technology may be both a tool to improve the level of English to students, and a tool

that worsens their academic level.

Objectives of the Study

This study aims to achieve the following objectives:

 To identify the most prominent advantages that English students at the University of Kasdi

experience from using ChatGPT in their academic career.

 To uncover the disadvantages and challenges that students at the University of Kasdi

Merbah face as a result of their reliance on ChatGPT technology in their academic career.

 To assess the impact of ChatGPT's on the quality of academic content produced by students

(writing emails, essays, and answering questions).

 To provide practical recommendations for students andteachers to maximize the benefits of

ChatGPT and mitigate its potential risks in the educational environment.

Research questions

The present study attempts to answer the following question:

 What are the main advantages of using ChatGPT on the academic performance of English

students atthe University of Kasdi Merbah?

 What are the main disadvantages of using ChatGPT on the academic performance of

English students atthe University of Kasdi Merbah?

Research hypotheses

The research revolves around the following hypotheses

 It is hypothesized that the remarkable improvement of English students in writing skills is

because of the daily use of ChatGPT, and the imitation of its style.

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  It is hypothesized that there is variation in the opinions of teachers of English at the

University of Kasdi Merbah regarding students' use of ChatGPT; some see its benefit in

facilitating study, while others fear it may encourage plagiarism and reduce originality in

Writing (Skill).

Methodology

Tools of data collection

This research uses a mixed-method approach, viz a questionnaire . To be more precise, the

questionnaire is handed out to thirty (30) students at the University of Kasdi Merbah. The students

are enrolled in Master degree, they are Fourteen (14) females and sixteen ( 16) males. All student

use ChatGPT in their daily academic setting.

Procedures of data collection

The students’ questionnaire is analyzed quantitatively; each section has a table under which

comments and analysis is provided in light of student’s answers.

Structure of the dissertation

The dissertation is divided into two chapters, a theoretical chapter dedicated to definitional

foundations of the topic that covers sections related to Artificial Intelligence (its definition,

emergence, types, and applications), ChatGPT technology (its definition, uses, advantages, and

risks), and the impact of ChatGPT on scientific researches and education (its positive and negative

effects on the educational process). On the other hand, a practical chapter involves presentations,

analysis, and discussion of the empirical data collected. Based on this analysis, the general findings

of the study will be derived, and finally, the concluding proposals and recommendations will be

presented.

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 Chapter One:
Theoretical Part
Introduction
This chapter introduces the main aspects of ChatGPT, its genesis, development throughout

time and implications in academic settings. Moreover, the chapter provides a detailed description of

related points to the topic including AI and technological education.

1. The Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought about a radical transformation in how humans

interact with technology and data, driven by immense advancements in Artificial Intelligence,

robotics, and the Internet of Things.

This shift has fundamentally changed how we live and work, opening unprecedented avenues

for innovation. At the core of this revolution, AI has emerged as a driving force for progress, with

its multifaceted applications spanning military, industrial, economic, and educational domains.

Among the most prominent and impactful of these applications is ChatGPT technology, which

marks a significant technological turning point in human-computer interaction. (Smith & Johnson,

2020).

ChatGPT technology is characterized by its ability to understand and interpret natural language

and generate human-like responses, allowing users to obtain accurate and quick information, find

solutions to problems, and even create educational content. These capabilities have sparked

considerable interest in academic circles, particularly among university students, given the potential

benefits it offers in enhancing the learning experience and improving student engagement with

academic materials. (Smith & Johnson, 2020).

However, the rapid spread of ChatGPT raises fundamental questions about its impact on

students' academic performance in higher education. While it can serve as a powerful tool to

enhance comprehension and research, concerns arise regarding potential negative effects, such as

over-reliance, which might limit the development of critical thinking and independent research

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skills, encourage academic dishonesty, or lead to reliance on unreliable sources. Therefore, it

becomes essential to understand how university students utilize this technology, identify their

motivations, the gratifications they achieve, and observe the actual pros and cons on their academic

performance.(Jee, 2017)

2. Definition of Chat GPT

ChatGPT is an AIChatbots developed by OpenAl. It was launched as a prototype on November

30, 2022. It captured attention for its detailed responses and articulate answers across many

domains of knowledge. Its uneven factual accuracy has been identified as a significant drawback.

Following the release of ChatGPT, Open AL's valuation was estimated at US$29 billion in 2023.

(Hernandez & Roberts, 2023).

Chatbots are Al systems that engage in spoken or written dialogue and commonly power

customer service sections of company websites as well as virtual assistants. ChatGPT stands apart

from other Chatbots because of its reinforcement learning from human feedback model, which

allows it to produce natural language, to understand when it has made mistakes. A free version of

ChatGPT is available on Open AL's website, and the company sells a programming interface to

organizations wishing to incorporate ChatGPT into their existing products and services. A paid

subscription model of the program is also available. (Fattouh, 2024)

3. Artificial Intelligence
It is a branch of Computer Science that pursues creating the computers or machines as

intelligent as human beings.It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines,

especially intelligent computer programs.It is related to the similar task of using computers to

understand human intelligence, but Al does not have to confine itself to methods that are

biologically observableAccording the father of AI, John McCarthy (2022), it is "The science and

engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs". p.22

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AI is a way of making a computer, a computer-controlled robot, or a software think intelligently, in

the similar manner the intelligent humans think. AI is a branch of computer science looking at

understanding and applying technology that depends on computer simulation attributes human

intelligence(Rich et al., 2009).

1.1 Applications of AI
Al has applications in all fields of human study, such as finance and economics, environmental

engineering, chemistry, computer science, and so on. Some of the applications of Al are listed

below:

 Perception

 Machine vision

 Speech understanding

 Touch (tactile or haptic) sensation

 Robotics

 Natural Language Processing

 Natural Language Understanding

 Speech Understanding

 Language Generation

 Machine Translation

 Planning

 Expert Systems.

 Machine Learning

 Theorem Proving

 Symbolic Mathematics

 Game Playing

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1.2 AI Technique:
AI research during the last three decades has concluded that Intelligence requires knowledge. To

compensate overwhelming quality, knowledge possesses fewer desirable properties.

 It is huge.

 It is difficult to characterize correctly.

 It is constantly varying.

 It differs from data by being organized in a way that corresponds to its application.

 It is complicated.

An Al technique is a method that exploits knowledge that is represented so that

 The knowledge captures generalizations that share properties, are grouped together, rather

than being allowed separate representation.

 It can be understood by people who must provide it even though for many programs bulk of

the data comes automatically from readings.

 In many Al domains, how the people understand the same people must supply the knowledge

to a program.

 It can be easily modified to correct errors and reflect changes in real conditions.

 It can be widely used even if it is incomplete or inaccurate.

It can be used to help overcome its own sheer bulk by helping to narrow the range of

possibilities that must be usually considered.(Rich et al., 2009)

4. The emergence and development of the ChatGPT technology:

In recent years, the fields of artificial intelligence and the treatment of natural language have

witnessed great developments. Among these developments is the technique of ChatGPT that has

sparked the interest of many specialists in this field, as this technique depends on artificial

intelligence, deep learning to analyze and understand the human language and generate natural texts

such as man. (Bhatia, 2023).

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 After the chat boot, ChatGPT is a linguistic model that depends on artificial intelligence and

aims to create a dialogue-like dialogue and can be returned to the beginning of ChatGPT to early

work on nervous language models and sequence models. The nervous language models were

presented in the early first decade of the twenty-first century as an alternative to N-Gram models

developed the conversation company Open Al 2010 in San Francisco by a group of entrepreneurs,

scientists and engineers who work in the field of artificial intelligence, then the developments

continued as shown in the following stages:

The first stage: On June 2018, at this stage, the company issued a GPT1 model and it contained.

On 11 million words and was characterized by his ability to create long and comprehensive texts in

a good manner.

The second stage: dated February 2019 at this stage, the company launched a GP12 model,

which is a larger model of GPT1 that contains one billion words and was able to create texts of

better and more quality.

The third stage: On the date of June 2020, at this stage, the company launched the GPT3

model, which is larger than GPT2. It was trained in huge amounts of data more than 75 billion

words, including books, web pages and other text sources, making it one of the largest and strongest

linguistic models.

The fourth stage: July 2021 At this stage the company launched the GPT STWBO model,

which is the upgrade of the GPT3 model, with new features such as support for other non -English

languages.

Fifth Stage: On March 14, 2023, Open Al -AL announced that the new GPT4 model has become

available to developers and subscribers of Chatgpt plus service with Microsoft asserting that the

Bing using the 4 GPT model.(Kenai, 2024)

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4.1 Features of ChatGPT
ChatGPT has several features that make it a powerful Natural Language Processing (NLP)

system. It is able to understand the context of a conversation and generate appropriate responses It

can also generate responses in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and German.

Additionally, ChatGPT is able to generate responses in different styles, such as formal, informal,

and humorous. (Bhatia, 2023).

5 Benefits of ChatGPT
5.1. Increased Efficiency
ChatGPT can help increase efficiency by automating conversations This can save time and

resources, as it eliminates the need for manual conversations. Additionally, ChatGPT can generate

responses quickly, allowing for faster conversations. (Bhatia, 2023).

With ChatGPT, businesses can quickly and accurately answer customer queries, freeing up

resources and providing a more personalized customer experience. Unlike traditional Al solutions,

ChatGPT is powered by a large-scale pre-trained language model, which enables it to quickly and

accurately understand customer questions and generate natural-sounding responses ChatGPT's

advanced NLP technology is unparalleled in its ability to provide businesses with a comprehensive,

personalized customer experience. This technology has helped numerous businesses improve their

customer service and increase their efficiency, allowing them to focus on more important tasks and

further grow their business. (Bhatia, 2023).

5.2. Improved Accuracy

ChatGPT can generate more accurate responses than manual conversations This is because it

is trained on a large dataset of conversations, allowing it to understand the context of a conversation

and generate appropriate responses. (Halaweh, 2023).

The ChatGPT Improved Accuracy (CGA) model is powerfulNLP system that utilizes a deep

learning-based AI architecture to produce accurate and meaningful conversations. By utilizing a

pre-trained model from OpenAl's GPT-3, CGA able to generate realistic and engaging conversations
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based on given input. CGA's accuracy and generative capabilities are further enhanced by its ability

to learn from its own mistakes, allowing it to adapt to new contexts and produce more accurate

results. (Halaweh, 2023).

CGA has been tested in many domains, including chatbot conversations, customer service

conversations, and automated customer support. Recent research has shown that CGA has achieved.

An impressive level of accuracy and generative capabilities, outperforming other popular NIP

models in terms of accuracy, coherence, and readability. (Halaweh, 2023).

5.3. Cost Savings

ChatGPT is a novel language generation model developed by OpenAI that has the potential

to significantly reduce costs for businesses that rely on customer service chatbots. One of the key

benefits of ChatGPT is its ability to generate human.

6 Challenges of ChatGPT
6.1. Security Concerns.
As with any advanced machine learning system, ChatGPT raises potential security concerns.

One major concern is the risk of adversarial attacks, in which an attacker attempts to manipulate the

model by providing malicious inputs that cause it to produce incorrect or undesirable outputs

Another concern is the potential for ChatGPT to be used to spread misinformation or propaganda,

particularly if it is integrated into platforms that have a wide reach such as social media.

Additionally, ChatGPT's ability to generate human-like text raises the risk of impersonation

and identity theft. It is important for businesses and organizations to carefully consider these risks

and implement appropriate measures to mitigate them when using ChatGPT or similar technologies.

6.2. Limited Capabilities

Although ChatGPT is a powerful language generation model, it does have certain limitations. One

major limitation is that it is only able to generate text based on the input provided to it, and it does

not have access to external information or the ability to browse the internet. This means. That it is

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unable to provide accurate or up-to-date information on a wide range of topics, and it may not be

able to generate responses to complex or unconventional questions. Another limitation is that

ChatGPT is trained on a large dataset of human language, and as a result it may produce responses

that contain based or offensive language. It is important for users of ChatGPT to be aware of these

limitations and to use the model appropriately. (Deng & Lin, 2022(.

Conclusion
This chapter discussed the general facts about ChatGPT as a tool, method, and a platform to

collect and analyze data, a medium to enhance learning and teaching and also to improve speaking,

listening and writing skills.

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 Chapter Two
Findings and Discussion
2.1.The curriculum used

It is the nature of the topic that determines the appropriate approach to the study, which

should be used, so it was the most appropriate approach to analyzing and revealing the aspects of

this study or the subject, Investigating advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT on English

Students Academic Performance. It is the mixed-method approach.

• The concept of descriptive approach:

It is an attempt to reach the accurate and detailed knowledge of a problem or existing phenomenon,

to reach a better and more accurate understanding or setting its own policies and procedures. (Al -

Mahmoudi, 2019, p. 46)

• Justifications for using a mixed-method approach:

Because it is considered one of the most accurate curricula used in scientific researches, and

is not limited to collecting information and facts only, but also goes beyond the recording of

indicators and indications that enable the researcher to extract the data collected and because the

current study aims to describe the effects of ChatGPT technology, which leads to its use as it

analyzes and organized scientific explanation and photographing it quantitative by collecting data

and information through the data collection tools and then analyzing this data And come up with

results, then answer the questions included in the research objectives.

• The concept of questionnaire:

It is a set of written questions that promise with the intention of obtaining information or

opinions of the respondents about a specific phenomenon or position, and the questionnaire is one

of the tools used to collect data that requires obtaining information, beliefs, perceptions or opinions

of individuals, one of the most important characteristics of the questionnaire is to provide a lot of

time and effort on the researcher. (Muhammad Obaidat et al., 1999, p. 63)

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•The justifications for its use:

Because it allows collection of reliable quantity data from a large and effective sample, which

facilitates the analysis of the results.

2.2 Duration on field

The exploratory study that was taken to explore the field of research and obtain preliminary

information on the subject of the positives and negatives of Chatgpt among students in the period

11-12 March 2025.

The field study in which the questionnaires are distributed and retrieved as follows:

 Distribution of the questionnaire on the date of April 12, 2025

 Recovering the questionnaire on the date of April 14, 2025

 Data analysis lasted from April 15, 2025 to 20 April 2025

Steps to choose the sample:

A non -likely sample was adopted, as the questionnaire was handed out to thirty (30)English

students at the University of Kasdi Merbah, Fourteen (14) were female participants, and sixteen

(16) were male participants.

Master students were selected because they are likely to experience more incidents when

using ChatGPT would be a tool to contact their supervisors, write their dissertations, and paraphrase

necessary ideas that should not be kept as they are.

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Presentation and classification of the collected data

Table (1): Distribution of respondents by gender

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

Female 14 46.7%

Male 16 53.3%

Sum 30 100%

Table (1) shows that males constitute the largest percentage of respondents at 53.3%, while

females represent 46.7% of the total sample, which may reflect the reality of qualitative distribution

within the university.

Table (2): Distribution of respondents by age

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

Less than 20 years old 5 16.7%

Between 20 years and 25 years 15 50%

A greater than 25 years old 10 33.3%

Sum 30 100%

Table (2) shows that the most representative age group is between 20 and 25 years, as it

constitutes 50% of the total respondents. Followed by the age group of more than 25 years by

33.3%, while the less than 20 years of age represents 16.7%. This distribution reflects that the

majority of respondents fall within the active age groups of university students at the University of

Ouargla, which makes the results of the study on the effect of Chatgpt on the academic performance

of students related and representative of the target student segment.

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 Table (3): Distribution of respondents by academic level

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

Bachelor 15 50%

Master 13 43.3%

PhD 2 6.7%

Sum 30 100%

Table (3) shows that undergraduate students constitute the largest percentage of the sample

by 50%, followed by master's students with 43.3%, while doctoral students represent 6.7%. This

distribution reflects that the study focuses mainly on the opinions and experiences of students of the

first and higher university stage (Bachelor and Master), which are the most representative classes

for students at the University of Ouargla, which makes the results of the study on the effect of

Chatgpt on the academic performance of comprehensive and representative students of these main

segments.

Table (4): Distribution of Respondents by ChatGPT Usage for Academic Purposes

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

Yes 27 90%

No 3 10%

Sum 30 100%

Table (4) shows that the vast majority of respondents, by 90%, use Chatgpt for academic

purposes, while it is only 10% to use it. This high percentage clearly indicates that this tool has

become an integral part of the academic environment for the students of the University of Ouargla,

which fully justifies the importance of studying its positive and negative effects on their educational

performance.
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 Table (5): Distribution of Respondents by Weekly ChatGPT Usage

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

1-3 times 12 40%

4-6 times 11 36.7%

More than 6 times 7 23.3%

Sum 30 100%

Table (5) shows that 40% of the respondents use Chatgpt from 1 to 3 times a week, while

36.7% of them use it from 4 to 6 times a week. Also, 23.3% use It more than 6 times a week. This

data reflects that there Is a frequent use of ChatGPT among the students of the University of

Ouargla, which confirms the importance of studying its effects on academic performance, due to Its

great integration Into their academic routine.

Table (6): Distribution of ChatGPT Usage Across Academic Tasks

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

Search for information. 18 60%

Understanding difficult concepts 14 46.7%

Review and correct text. 15 50%

Preparing for exams. 12 40%

Sum 30 100%

Table (6) shows that the most common academic tasks for using Chatgpt are the search for

information by 60%, followed by a 50%review and correcting text, understanding difficult concepts

by 46.7%, and finally preparation for exams by 40%. This distribution indicates that the University

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of Ouargla students merge Chatgpt in various aspects of the learning process, making it a directly

influencing tool on their academic performance.

Table (7): Distribution of Respondents by Main Motives for Using ChatGPT in Scientific

Research

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

Save time and effort 18 60%

Ease of access to information 12 40%

Take advantage of artificial intelligence 11 36.7%

(analysis, interpretation, technical

support)

Developing my own skills 10 % 33.3

Sum 30 100%

Table (7) shows that the main motivation for using ChatGPT in scientific research is to save

time and effort by 60%, followed by easy access to information by 40%. The benefit from artificial

intelligence (for analysis, interpretation and technical support) was a motivation for 36.7% of the

respondents, and the development of personal skills by 33.3%. These results Indicate that the

University of Ouargla students depend mainly on ChatGPT to improve efficiency and access to

knowledge, which reflects their perception of the main positives of Chatgpt

Table ( 8): Perceived Improvement in Academic Goal Achievement with ChatGPT

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

Yes 30 100

No / /

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 Sum 30 100%

Table (8) shows that 100% of the respondents see an improvement in achieving academic

goals thanks to the use of ChatGPT. This result unanimously reflects a very strong positive

perception among University of Ouargla students about the role of Chatgpt in supporting their

academic progress, which confirms that it is seen as a very effective tool that directly contributes to

improving academic performance.

Table (9): Perceptions of Time and Effort Savings from Using ChatGPT Technology

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

Yes 27 90%

No 3 10%

Sum 30 100%

Table (9) shows that 90% of the respondents believe that the use of ChatGPT technology

saves them time and effort, while 10% do not agree with it. This high percentage indicates the clear

students ’awareness of the effectiveness of Chatgpt as a tool to increase efficiency and simplify

academic tasks at the University of Ouargla, which enhances the belief that it contributes positively

to improving academic performance by achieving great savings in effort and time.

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 Table (10): Challenges and Problems Faced When Using ChatGPT Technology for Academic

Purposes

Alternative Redundancy Percentage

Yes 20 66.7%

No 10 33.3%

Sum 30 100%

Table (10) shows that 66.7% of respondents face challenges or problems when using

Chatgpt technology for academic purposes, while 33.3% of them do not face any challenges. This

percentage indicates that nearly two -thirds of the University of Ouargla students suffer from certain

difficulties when combining Chatgpt into their tasks.

Conclusion
The results of the questionnaire show that Chatgpt technology has become a central and

integrated tool in the academic environment at the University of Kassdi Merbah, where the vast

majority of students indicate its intensive and repeated use of various academic purposes ranging

from searching for information, understanding concepts and reviewing texts.

Students agreed that using Chatgpt contributes effectively to achieving academic goals and

provides them with great time and effort, which reflects a wide positive awareness of its benefits in

promoting educational efficiency.

However, this integration is not without its challenges, as a noticeable percentage of students

indicates that they are facing difficulties when using this technique, which highlights the need to

understand these obstacles to ensure the maximum benefit from ChatGPT and its optimal support

for the academic march.

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 Furthermore, teachers agree that ChatGPT has its advantages that go in harmony with what

students have answered, but also has some grave disadvantages including absence of authenticity.

The lack of accuracy in information despite the ability of ChatGPT to provide extensive

information, it may be inaccurate or old information, which requires students to always verify

sources and references.

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General Conclusion
 This study concluded that integrating ChatGPT technology into the academic environment

at the University of Kasdi Merbah in Ouargla has had varied effects on the academic performance

of English students. On one hand, the results showed that ChatGPT is a powerful tool that enhances

understanding, facilitates access to information, and saves time and effort, which significantly

supports students' academic progress. ChatGPT's ability to provide instant feedback, offer precise

linguistic resources, and generate customized learning materials all contribute to enriching the

learning experience, increasing student engagement, and building their self-confidence, especially

in areas like improving writing skills and generating ideas.

However, significant challenges emerged regarding the optimal use of this technology and

dealing with its potential negative aspects, which might affect the quality of authentic learning and

critical thinking. Over-reliance on ChatGPT can lead to "intellectual laziness" and reduce students'

ability to engage in complex thought processes, such as deep analysis and self-assessment. There

are also concerns about academic plagiarism and the inability to distinguish between original work

and AI-generated content, requiring careful handling to ensure academic integrity.

The study emphasizes the urgent need to develop comprehensive strategies for Integrating

ChatGPT effectively and responsibly. These strategies should include providing appropriate training

for both students and faculty members. Students need to learn how to use ChatGPT as a supportive

tool, not a replacement for independent thinking, with an emphasis on critical thinking skills,

information verification, and the ability to formulate their own ideas. For faculty members, they

should be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to design learning tasks that leverage

ChatGPT's capabilities while maintaining academic quality and integrity standards.

Recommendations:

1. Develop Clear Guidelines for Ethical Use:

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 • The University of Kasdi Merbah should establish clear and detailed guidelines and

policies on the acceptable use of ChatGPT in academic tasks, especially in English language

courses. These guidelines should specify when and how students can use the tool to assist with

writing, and what constitutes a violation of academic integrity.

• Encourage transparency, requiring students to disclose their use of ChatGPT in their

written work and specify the parts where the tool was used.

2. Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning:

• Design writing assignments that require students to apply critical thinking and deep

analysis rather than merely producing texts. These tasks could include analyzing complex texts,

formulating original arguments, or developing creative solutions to specific problems.

• Encourage students to use ChatGPT as a tool for generating initial ideas or receiving

quick feedback, but emphasize the necessity of critically reviewing and refining the generated

content, adding their personal touch and unique analyses.

• Integrate intensive training on higher-order thinking skills, such as evaluation, synthesis,

and analysis, so that students do not solely rely on information provided by ChatGPT.

3. Provide Comprehensive Training Programs:

• Organize regular workshops and training courses for both students and faculty members

in the English department on the effective and ethical use of ChatGPT and other AI tools.

• These courses should focus on best practices for using these tools to improve writing

skills, research, and text comprehension, while emphasizing the avoidance of over-reliance.

• Equip faculty members with the necessary tools and strategies to detect AI-generated

content and design assessments that minimize opportunities for cheating.

4. Adapt Teaching and Assessment Methods:

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 • Encourage instructors to re-evaluate their teaching and assessment methods to align with

the presence of ChatGPT. This could involve focusing on research projects that require reviewing

multiple sources, oral presentations, or exams that demand practical application of concepts rather

than mere recall of information.

• Customize assignments to reduce opportunities for using ChatGPT to obtain ready-made

answers, such as requesting personal analyses or unique perspectives based on students' experiences

and knowledge backgrounds.

5. Continuous Research and Follow-up:

• Encourage further studies and research at the University of Kasdi Merbah to assess the

long-term effects of ChatGPT on the academic performance of English students and identify best

practices for its integration into curricula.

• Establish an advisory committee composed of academics, technology experts, and

students to regularly review and update policies and guidelines related to AI use, based on the latest

developments and challenges.

By adopting these recommendations, the University of Kasdi Merbah can ensure that

ChatGPT technology serves the goals of higher education and contributes to enhancing the

academic performance of English students in a sustainable and responsible manner, while

preserving the essence of authentic learning and critical thinking.

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Appendices
 Students’ Questionnaire

The first axis: general data

1. Gender:

 female

 male

2. Age:

 Less than 20 years old

 Between 20 years and 25 years

 A greater than 25 years old

3. Academic level:

 Master 02

 Master 01

The second axis: your experience with Chatgpt

1. Have you ever used ChatGPT for academic purposes?

 Yes

 No

2. How many times you use ChatGPT per week for your tasks?

 1-3 times

 4-6 times

 More than 6 times

3. What are the main academic tasks in which ChatGPT is used? (You can choose more than

one answer)

 Search for information.

 Understanding difficult concepts.

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  Review and correct text.

 Preparing for exams.

 Other (please select):

………………………………………………………………………………

4. What are your main motives for using Chatgpt in your scientific research?

 Save time and effort

 Ease of access to information

 Take advantage of artificial intelligence (analysis, interpretation, and technical support)

 Developing my own skills

The third axis: the effect of ChatGPT on your academic performance

1. Do you feel that the use of ChatGPT technology has achieved your academic goals better?

 Yes

 No

2. Do you think that using Chatgpt technology saves time and effort?

 Yes

 No

3. Did you find that Chatgpt technology enhances learning and interacting in the scientific

research environment?

 Yes

 No

4. Have you faced any challenges or problems using Chatgpt technology for academic

purposes?

 Yes

 No

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5. If the answer is "yes" to the previous question, what is the biggest challenge or negative

that you faced when using Chatgpt for academic purposes?

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 ‫ملخص الدراسة‬

‫تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تحديد مزايا وعيوب استخدام ‪ ChatGPT‬وكيفية تأثيره على تحسين‬

‫مستوى اللغة اإلنجليزية لدى طلبة اللغة اإلنجليزية في جامعة قاصدي مرباح – ورقلة‪ .‬وتهدف‬

‫الدراسة إلى تحديد أهم المزايا التي يمكن للطلبة اكتسابها من خالل استخدامهم ‪،ChatGPT‬‬

‫وذلك عن طريق قياس مدى تأثيره على جودة المحتوى األكاديمي‪ .‬واعتمدت الدراسة منهًج ا‬

‫مزدوج‪ ،‬باستخدام استبيان ُوّز ع على ثالثين طالبا من قسم اللغة اإلنجليزية في جامعة قاصدي‬

‫مرباح‪ ،‬باإلضافة أظهرت النتائج أن ‪ ChatGPT‬أضحى أداة محورية ومتكاملة في الروتين‬

‫األكاديمي لطلبة اللغة اإلنجليزية في الجامعة‪ .‬وقد أقّر الطلبة بأن استخدام ‪ُ ChatGPT‬يسهم‬

‫بشكل فّعال في تحسين كتاباتهم األكاديمية‪ ،‬وُيعد عامال موفًر ا للوقت كذلك‪ ،‬حيث يساعد في‬

‫إعادة صياغة الجمل غير المنظمة لتصبح أكثر دقة وتنظيًم ا‪ .‬ومع ذلك‪ ،‬لم يكن هذا الدمج خالًيا‬

‫من التحديات‪ ،‬إذ يواجه عدد كبير من الطلبة صعوبات معينة عند استخدام هذه التقنية في‬

‫مهامهم األكاديمية‪ ،‬كما أقر األستاذ أن سوء استخدامه قد يؤدي إلى عواقب وخيمة تعيق قابلية‬

‫الطالب في التعلم وتجعلهم طلبة اعتماديين غير منتجين ألفكارهم ومهاراتهم اللغوية الخاصة‪.‬‬

‫الكلمات المفتاحية‪ :‬مزايا‪ ،‬عيوب‪ ،‬تحسين مستوى اللغة‪ChatGPT ،‬‬

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 Résumé

Cette étude vise à identifier les avantages et les inconvénients de l’utilisation de ChatGPT,

ainsi que son impact potentiel sur l’amélioration du niveau d’anglais des étudiants en langue

anglaise à l’Université Kasdi Merbah – Ouargla. Elle cherche à déterminer les principaux

bénéfices que les étudiants peuvent acquérir grâce à l’usage de ChatGPT, en mesurant son

influence sur la qualité du contenu académique. L’étude a adopté une approche

méthodologique mixte, en utilisant un questionnaire distribué à trente (30) étudiants du

département d’anglais de l’Université Kasdi Merbah, ainsi qu’un entretien non structuré

avec un enseignant-chercheur du même département et de la même université. Les résultats

ont révélé que ChatGPT est devenu un outil central et intégré dans la routine académique

des étudiants en anglais. Ces derniers ont affirmé que l’usage de ChatGPT contribue de

manière significative à l’amélioration de leurs écrits académiques, et constitue également un

gain de temps, en aidant à reformuler des phrases mal structurées pour les rendre plus

précises et organisées. Cependant, cette intégration n’est pas exempte de défis : un grand

nombre d’étudiants rencontrent certaines difficultés dans l’utilisation de cette technologie

dans leurs tâches académiques. De plus, l’enseignant interrogé a reconnu que la mauvaise

utilisation de ChatGPT peut entraîner de graves conséquences, entravant la capacité des

étudiants à apprendre efficacement, et les rendant dépendants, incapables de produire leurs

propres idées et de développer leurs compétences linguistiques personnelles.

Mot clés : ChatGPT, avantages, inconvénients, l’amélioration du niveau d’anglais

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