Students’ Perception Toward Grammarly Application as Writing Support Tool: A Descriptive Quantitative Study

Abstract

In the digital age, many online tools are integrated into academic settings to support students' learning process. Grammarly, one of the online tools, has gained popularity among students, who use it to improve their writing skills. This is because Grammarly offers real-time feedback on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choices. In this study, the researchers tried to explore students' perceptions of Grammarly as a digital tool that assists students in writing. This study further analyzes how students perceive Grammarly applications' effectiveness, usability, and pedagogical value in academic contexts. This study applied a descriptive quantitative method involving 45 English Language Education Study Program students at UNISKI Kayuagung who took writing classes. The instrument used in this study was a closed-ended Likert-scale questionnaire using Google Forms distributed via WhatsApp. The result indicated that most students found Grammarly helpful in identifying and correcting grammatical errors and becoming a means for students to learn grammar. It was also found that Grammarly increased students' confidence while writing. Furthermore, the analysis underscores that students favor Grammarly as a helpful writing tool in their courses. Most participants noted its intuitive interface, facilitating easy incorporation into their writing routines. Additionally, their experience with comparable digital tools boosts their confidence and efficiency in using Grammarly for grammar corrections, spell-checking, and vocabulary enhancement.