Article: The impact of artificial intelligence on academic writing: a systematic literature review Journal: International Journal of Learning Technology (IJLT) 2025 Vol.20 No.3 pp.316 - 343 Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered off a rapid change in academic writing (AW). This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) examining the impact of AI on writing proficiency, creativity, perspectives, and ethics. Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search is conducted across multiple electronic databases, including Scopus, WoS, IEEE Xplore, and ACM DL, to identify relevant studies on AI and AW. The collected data is then analysed descriptively using statistical and thematic approaches. The findings showcase AI's tangible and perceived benefits as educational technology in enhancing AW through draft preparation, content generation, feedback provision, and writing analytics. However, there should be a balance between AI assistance and human appraisal. Ethical considerations surrounding plagiarism, transparency, and information fabrication also require careful attention to ensure originality and academic integrity. The SLR concludes that future research should specifically and thoroughly examine the effect of AI on students' critical thinking and creative ability. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: The impact of artificial intelligence on academic writing: a systematic literature review

Authors: Hicham Boustane; Razane Chroqui; Abdelkader Sabil

Addresses: Faculty of Languages, Arts and Human Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Morocco ' Hassan First University of Settat, National School of Applied Sciences of Berrechid, LISA, Morocco ' Faculty of Languages, Arts and Human Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Morocco

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered off a rapid change in academic writing (AW). This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) examining the impact of AI on writing proficiency, creativity, perspectives, and ethics. Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search is conducted across multiple electronic databases, including Scopus, WoS, IEEE Xplore, and ACM DL, to identify relevant studies on AI and AW. The collected data is then analysed descriptively using statistical and thematic approaches. The findings showcase AI's tangible and perceived benefits as educational technology in enhancing AW through draft preparation, content generation, feedback provision, and writing analytics. However, there should be a balance between AI assistance and human appraisal. Ethical considerations surrounding plagiarism, transparency, and information fabrication also require careful attention to ensure originality and academic integrity. The SLR concludes that future research should specifically and thoroughly examine the effect of AI on students' critical thinking and creative ability.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; AI; academic writing; machine learning; natural language processing; NLP; writing analytics; writing proficiency; educational technology; ethical considerations; academic integrity.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2025.149289

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2025 Vol.20 No.3, pp.316 - 343

Received: 07 Jul 2023
Accepted: 15 Jan 2024
Published online: 22 Oct 2025 *

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