Publication Date
March 2025
Location
Franklin University, Ross Auditorium
Start Date
3-7-2025 6:45 PM
End Date
3-7-2025 7:30 PM
Presentation Type
In-Person Poster
Abstract
This interdisciplinary research study is to identify and articulate institutional perceptions of generative AI (GenAI) by inquiring into student understanding of GenAI and its suitability or utility for scholarly use.
In particular, and in order to contribute to the growing field of literature that investigates student perceptions of GenAI, this study will focus particularly on the perceptions of a student demographic composed primarily of professional adult students beginning their doctoral degree.
To investigate perceptions of GenAI among introductory doctoral students and determine when, and how, students might feel comfortable using GenAI in an academic setting, this study will examine student responses to an optional GenAI component included in a first-year doctoral writing assignment.
Recommended Citation
Bagar-Fraley, Brandy; Evans-Wilson, Kelly; and Sweetland, Yuerong, "AI Why? Investigating Student Perceptions of AI Use" (2025).
Franklin University Scholarship Showcase. Paper 7.
Available at: https://fuse.franklin.edu/showcase/2025/presentations/7
AI Why? Investigating Student Perceptions of AI Use
Franklin University, Ross Auditorium
This interdisciplinary research study is to identify and articulate institutional perceptions of generative AI (GenAI) by inquiring into student understanding of GenAI and its suitability or utility for scholarly use.
In particular, and in order to contribute to the growing field of literature that investigates student perceptions of GenAI, this study will focus particularly on the perceptions of a student demographic composed primarily of professional adult students beginning their doctoral degree.
To investigate perceptions of GenAI among introductory doctoral students and determine when, and how, students might feel comfortable using GenAI in an academic setting, this study will examine student responses to an optional GenAI component included in a first-year doctoral writing assignment.