Academic Writing Questionnaire
Student Name (Write as exactly as registered):
Sex:
Male
Female
Other
Age:
First Language (L1):
Second Language (L2):
Third Language (L3):
City:
Level of Education:
Evalute Your English Proficiency Level:
Proficient
Advanced
Upper Intermediate
Intermediate
Elementary
No English
Current Job/Field of Study:
What specific strategies or resources have you used to improve your academic writing?
What aspects of academic writing do you find most challenging? (Check all that apply)
Understanding the research question or assignment
Organizing ideas and structuring the paper
Developing a strong thesis or argument
Writing in an academic and formal tone
Grammar, punctuation, and syntax
Proper citation and referencing techniques
Ensuring logical coherence and clarity
Developing a robust academic vocabulary
Managing time and meeting deadlines
Other (please specify):
Which areas of your academic writing would you like to improve the most?
Grammar and punctuation
Writing a clear and focused argument
Using academic vocabulary and formal tone
Organizing and structuring my papers
Citation and referencing accuracy
Clarity and coherence of ideas
Time management
Other (please specify):
How confident are you in your ability to write academic papers that meet university standards?
Very unconfident
Unconfident
Neutral
Confident
Very confident
How do you usually improve your academic writing skills?
Receiving feedback from professors or peers
Attending writing workshops or academic writing courses
Using AI-based tools (e.g., Grammarly, citation managers)
Regularly reading academic journals and articles
Participating in online writing groups or forums
Practicing writing through frequent assignments
Other (please specify):
Do you believe that proficiency in English is important for academic success in your field of study?
Not important
Slightly important
Neutral
Very important
Essential
Have you ever experienced challenges in academic writing due to cultural differences (e.g., writing style, tone, structure)?
What do you think are the main benefits of collaborating with students from different cultural backgrounds on academic writing?
What do you think are the main challenges when collaborating with students from different cultural backgrounds on academic writing?
Which AI tools or technologies do you use to support your academic writing?
Grammar checkers (e.g., Grammarly, Microsoft Word Editor)
Citation managers (e.g., Zotero, EndNote)
Writing assistants (e.g., Hemingway Editor, ProWritingAid)
Plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin)
AI-powered research tools (e.g., Google Scholar, ResearchGate)
Other (please specify):
How helpful do you find AI tools in improving your academic writing?
Not helpful at all
Somewhat helpful
Neutral
Helpful
Very helpful
How do you think AI tools can improve your academic writing skills over time?
Do you think over-reliance on AI tools could negatively affect your writing skills in the long term?
Yes
No
In addition to academic writing, what role do you think online platforms (e.g., blogging, e-books) can play in generating business or commercial opportunities for students?
Do you believe online platforms are viable options for business and commercial opportunities related to academic writing?
Yes
No
What kinds of services could these platforms offer to support students and professionals with their academic writing?
Any final thoughts, advice, or suggestions for improving academic writing?
Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience with academic writing?