Grammarly Gains Ground: Spring 2024 Feedback Shows Promising Results
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The tool is widely used and appreciated by students, staff, and instructors, with many recommending it for academic assignments.
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UIC launched a campus-wide pilot project in February 2024 to evaluate the writing assistant tool Grammarly for one year. To gauge initial user experience, UIC collected feedback from 296 users on the UIC Grammarly pilot program. The questions aimed to assess user satisfaction, the tool’s effectiveness in improving writing quality, and its impact on communication. This summary provides an overview of the key findings and user experiences.
Data Collection Period: April 25, 2024 to May 30, 2024
Total Respondents: 296
Significant Trends and Insights with Percentages
- Ease of Installation
- 93.9% of users found Grammarly easy to install and set up:
- 65.5% “Strongly agree”
- 28.4% “Agree”
- 4.4% “Neutral”
- 1.7% “Disagree”
- 93.9% of users found Grammarly easy to install and set up:
- Error Reduction
- 92.9% of users reported that Grammarly helps reduce writing errors:
- 68.6% “Strongly agree”
- 24.3% “Agree”
- 5.1% “Neutral”
- 1.0% “Disagree”
- 92.9% of users reported that Grammarly helps reduce writing errors:
- Clear Communication
- 92.6% of users feel Grammarly helps them communicate more clearly:
- 65.9% “Strongly agree”
- 26.7% “Agree”
- 5.4% “Neutral”
- 2.0% “Disagree”
- 92.6% of users feel Grammarly helps them communicate more clearly:
- Confidence in Communication
- 92.9% of users reported increased confidence in their communications:
- 64.9% “Strongly agree”
- 28.0% “Agree”
- 5.1% “Neutral”
- 2.0% “Disagree”
- 92.9% of users reported increased confidence in their communications:
- Useful Features
- Top features found useful by users:
- 30.7% “Grammar and Spell Check”
- 26.2% “Clarity and Conciseness Recommendations”
- 11.8% “Tone Detection”
- 10.4% “Plagiarism Detection”
- Top features found useful by users:
- Respondents’ positions:
- 39.9% “Student”
- 39.2% “Staff”
- 20.9% “Instructor”
- Recommendation to Students
- Many instructors recommend Grammarly for student assignments:
- 65.2% “Yes”
- 34.8% “No”
- Many instructors recommend Grammarly for student assignments:
- Impact on Work
- Users highlighted the following impacts:
- Error Reduction: Many users highlighted Grammarly’s ability to help double-check and correct errors in their writing.
- Clarity and Conciseness: Users appreciated Grammarly for making their communication clearer and more concise.
- Helpful for Improvement: Grammarly was found to be particularly helpful in improving overall writing ability and grammar.
- Confidence in Writing: The tool boosted users’ confidence in their written communications.
- Reduced Anxiety: Some users mentioned that Grammarly reduces anxiety and stress related to writing tasks.
- Users highlighted the following impacts:
- Overall Rating
- 4.44 Overall score
- 88.2% rated Grammarly highly (4 or 5 on a scale of 1-5):
- 64.9% rated it as “5”
- 23.3% rated it as “4”
- 6.4% rated it as “3”
- 3.7% rated it as “1”
- 1.7% rated it as “2”
Key Takeaways
- High Satisfaction: Grammarly is well-received, with a large majority of users expressing strong satisfaction.
- Positive Impact on Writing: Users report significant improvement in writing quality, error reduction, and clarity of communication.
- Broad Usage: The tool benefits instructors, staff, and students, with many users recommending it for academic assignments.
- Concerns: Some faculty express concerns about Grammarly’s impact and effect on original student writing. A few students and faculty would like access to the Grammarly Editor.
Summary
This feedback indicates Grammarly’s effectiveness in enhancing writing skills and communication confidence, making it a valuable tool for UIC’s academic environment. Most users reported improvements in writing quality, error reduction, and clarity. The tool is widely used and appreciated by students, staff, and instructors, with many recommending it for academic assignments. However, it is important to acknowledge the concerns raised by some faculty members regarding Grammarly’s impact on student writing quality. Addressing these concerns will ensure the tool’s continued success and acceptance within the academic community. Overall, at this juncture, Grammarly is proving to be an asset to UIC’s academic environment.