Research Article

ChatGPT Evaluation: Can It Replace Grammarly and Quillbot Tools?

Authors

  • Hussein A. younis College of Education for Women, University of Basrah, 61004, Basrah, Iraq; School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
  • Osamah Mohammed School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia; Karbala Technical Institute, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Karbala 56001, Iraq
  • Muthmainnah Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar, Sulawesi Barat Indonesia
  • Thaeer Mueen Sahib School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Pinang, Malaysia; Department of Electrical Techniques, Kufa Technical Institute, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, 540011 Kufa, Iraq
  • Dua'a Akhtom School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
  • Israa M. Hayder Department of Computer Systems Techniques, Qurna Technique Institute, Southern Technical University, Basrah 61016, Iraq
  • Sani Salisu School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia; Department of Information Technology, Federal University Dutse, Dutse 720101, Nigeria
  • Misbah Shahid Department of English, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Abstract

This study aims to assess the capabilities of ChatGPT in comparison to widely utilized writing assistance tools such as Grammarly and Quillbot. The evaluation involves an examination of ChatGPT's performance across multiple dimensions, encompassing grammar and style correction, plagiarism detection, and overall enhancement of writing quality. Employing a series of tests and comparative analyses, this research investigates the potential suitability of ChatGPT as a viable alternative to Grammarly and Quillbot in supporting writers and enhancing the quality of written content. The outcomes and insights derived from this evaluation offer valuable guidance for individuals and professionals seeking effective writing assistance tools. This article comprehensively reviewed 10 distinct cases of Question(, covering aspects like grammar, parts of speech, proofreading, rephrasing, plagiarism detection, citation, audience engagement, writing style, tone (with a focus on optimism), and the creation of a short story complete with a title. This evaluation encompassed an assessment of various artificial intelligence tools, with specific attention given to ChatGPT. The results of this assessment demonstrated enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in achieving desired writing goals, with notable exceptions observed in addressing plagiarism and citation-related issues.

Article information

Journal

British Journal of Applied Linguistics

Volume (Issue)

3 (2)

Pages

34-46

Published

2023-10-20

How to Cite

A. younis, H., Osamah Mohammed, Muthmainnah, Sahib, T. M., Akhtom, D., Hayder, I. M., Salisu, S., & Shahid, M. (2023). ChatGPT Evaluation: Can It Replace Grammarly and Quillbot Tools?. British Journal of Applied Linguistics, 3(2), 34–46. https://doi.org/10.32996/bjal.2023.3.2.4

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