THE USE OF QUILLBOT AS PARAPHRASING TOOLS FOR STUDENTS’

ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS

A Thesis

Presented to the Faculty of the College of Teacher Education

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

By:

AGAN, MICA ELLA

2024

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 Republic of the Philippines
President Ramon Magsaysay State University
Castillejos Campus, Castillejos, Zambales

APPROVAL SHEET
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education
with specialization in English, this research entitled “THE USE OF QUILLBOT AS
PARAPHRASING TOOL FOR STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS” has been prepared and
submitted by Agan, Mica Ella; Luna, Shermaigne Kyla who are hereby recommended for
the oral examination.

YESHA M. PAJE
Adviser

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Approved by the Committee of Oral Examiners

CARLITO ASUNCION
Chair

FEMIA S. ALBINO EDGARDO DELA ROSA

ACCEPTED and APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree
of (YOUR DEGREE) with specialization in (Your specialization).

(December 19, 2023 IVY H. CASUPANAN, EdD

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers would like to express their sincerest, profound, and utmost gratitude

to the following people who extended their support and assistance to the success of this study.

First and foremost, the LORD JESUS CHRIST, The GOD ALMIGHTY, for His guidance

and blessing which provided the researchers the confidence, strength, dedication, and

wisdom, for without His grace, the study would not be feasible.

Dr. Ivy H. Casupanan, our Campus Director, for her undying encouragement and

moral support.

Ma’am Yesha Paje, Research Adviser, the researchers would like to express their

heartfelt gratitude for giving them the opportunity to fulfill this research and giving vital

guidance and insights along the process. Her vision, sincerity, wisdom, and motivation have

deeply inspired them. Working and studying under her supervision was a great honor and

privilege. This research would not have been possible without her guidance and constant

help. The researchers would also like to express their appreciation for her companionship,

empathy, and great sense of humor. The researchers value and appreciate her overall support.

Sir Carlito Asuncion, chairperson of the panel examiners, together with the members,

Sir Edgardo Dela Rosa and Ma’am Femia Albino, for their recommendations and

suggestions to improve the study.

To the researchers’ family, friends, and relatives who encouraged and prayed for them

throughout their journey and provided them with unending moral and financial support.

MEDA

SKL

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 DEDICATION

This research paper is dedicated to the parents of the researchers who provided their

utmost support and never-ending inspiration throughout the study. They are the ones who

provided the necessary resources for the completion of this research. It is also dedicated to

the teachers and research adviser who guided the researchers in accomplishing this study. The

researchers would like to extend their dedication to the students who may benefit from this

study in enhancing their academic writing skills. Additionally, this research is dedicated to

the school for giving the researchers the opportunity to nurture their abilities, test their skills,

and foster cooperation to accomplish this work. Above all, this study is dedicated to our

Almighty God, who granted the strength, knowledge, wisdom, protection, and perseverance

to remain positive and complete this research.

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 ABSTRACT

This study explores to determine the AI-powered paraphrasing tool Quillbot in

enhancing the academic writing skills of students at President Ramon Magsaysay State

University, Castillejos Campus.

Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected through

survey questionnaires from 67 respondents, predominantly female and aged 18–25. The study

examined perceptions of Quillbot in terms of knowledge, reasons for use, and usage

frequency. Results revealed that respondents generally agree on Quillbot’s utility, citing its

capacity to improve vocabulary, grammar, and coherence. However, significant differences in

usage patterns were observed based on age, while no significant differences were linked to

sex, academic performance, or family income. Correlation analysis indicated minimal impact

of Quillbot usage on academic writing skills.

Based on the summary of the investigations conducted and the conclusions arrived at,

while Quillbot supports paraphrasing tasks, its integration into academic writing requires

enhancement. To address this, an intervention plan titled “QUEST: QuillBot Utilization for

Enhanced Student Text-writing” was proposed, emphasizing workshops to improve

knowledge and effective application of the tool. This research underscores the potential of

integrating AI tools in educational contexts, recommending further exploration of their

specific functionalities and impacts on student outcomes.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT iii

DEDICATION iv

ABSTRACT v

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 – Frequency and Percentage of the Respondents as to Age 21

Table 2 – Frequency and Percentage of the Respondents as to Sex 21

Table 3 – Frequency and Percentage of the Respondents as to GWA 22

Table 4 – Frequency and Percentage of the Respondents as to Family 22

Monthly Income

Table 5 – Perception of the Respondents on Questions in Knowledge on 23

Quillbot

Table 6 – Perception of the Respondents on Questions in Reasons for using 23

Quillbot in Paraphrasing

Table 7 – Perceptions of the Respondents on Questions in Usage of the 24

software Quillbot

Table 8 – ANOVA to Test the Significant Difference Between the Uses of 24

the Paraphrasing Tool Quillbot of the student–respondents in Terms of

Knowledge On Quillbot when grouped according to profile variables

Table 9 – ANOVA to Test the Significant Difference Between the Uses of 26

the Paraphrasing Tool Quillbot of the student–respondents in Terms of Reasons in

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Using Quillbot when grouped according to profile variable.

Table 10 – ANOVA to Test the Significant Difference Between the Uses 27

of the Paraphrasing Tool Quillbot of the student–respondents in Terms of Usage

of the Software Quillbot when grouped according to profile variables

Table 11 – Test of a Significant Relationship Between the Use of the 28

Paraphrasing Tool Quillbot of the Student–Respondents and their Academic

Writing Skills

LIST OF FIGURES

Paradigm of the Study 12

Map showing the location of PRMSU Castillejos Campus 17

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A – Preliminary Questionnaire 39

Appendix B – Survey Questionnaire 40

Appendix C – Letter to the Program Chair 43

Appendix D – Letter of Validation 44

CURRICULUM VITAE 47

CHAPTER

1 INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Significance of the Study 4

Scope and Limitation 5

2 FRAMEWORK OF THE STUDY

Research Literature 6

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 Conceptual Framework

Hypotheses 12

Definition of Terms 13

3 METHODOLOGY

Research Design 15

Respondents and Locale of the Study 16

Instruments 17

Data Analysis 19

4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS 21

5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND 31

REFERENCES 37

APPENDICES 39

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 47

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