No Red Pen, Just AI: Student Perceptions of AI-Generated Feedback in Research Proposal Writing

Flora Debora Floris; Willy A. Renandya; Wiwiet E.  Savitri

doi:10.66947/pasaa.v72i1.1910

Authors

Flora Debora Floris Petra Christian University
Willy A. Renandya National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1183-0267
Wiwiet E. Savitri Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5389-4085

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66947/pasaa.v72i1.1910

Keywords:

Technology Acceptance Model, AI-Generated Feedback, Writing

Abstract

This qualitative study examines student perceptions of AI-generated feedback in research proposal writing, a context that has received limited attention in previous research. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study explores students’ perceptions on the usefulness, ease of use, attitudes toward, and intention to continue using AI-generated feedback. Data were collected from 25 Year 3 English-major university students who received feedback on their proposals through an AI-powered tool, Brisk Teaching. The findings show that students generally found the feedback clear, detailed, and helpful for both surface-level corrections and deeper issues such as argument clarity. Despite mentioning some vague or repetitive comments, most students expressed a willingness to keep using AI-generated feedback. These findings highlight the potential value of combining AI feedback with teacher support in academic writing instruction. While TAM proved valuable in understanding these perceptions, the results also suggest that future extensions of the model should include ethical concerns, as students may question whether AI feedback aligns with academic values.

Author Biographies

Willy A. Renandya, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Willy A. Renandya is a language teacher educator with extensive teaching experience in Asia. His research focuses on L2 pedagogy with a special interest in extensive reading and listening. He currently teaches language education courses at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, SEAMEO RELC and SUSS.

Wiwiet E. Savitri, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia

Wiwiet E. Savitri is a lecturer at the English Department, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia. Her academic work focuses on language teaching methodologies, material development, and English for Specific Purposes. She has published in national and international journals and regularly presents at academic conferences.

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