Google Docs for improving students' collaborative scientific writing

Hojjat Dehghanzadeh, Saeed Soltani Bahram, Omid Noroozi, Seyyed Kazem Banihashem

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Abstract

This study explores the outcomes of using Google Docs for collaborative scientific writing and the associated student perceptions. The study included a total of 35 undergraduate students from the educational sciences programme. All students participated in a pre- and post-test design experiment and 10 were randomly selected to attend interviews. The study revealed three key findings: (a) there was a positive correlation between the frequency of interactions with Google Docs (edits, comments, and revisions) and the improvement of collaborative scientific writing; (b) a significant link was observed between the duration dedicated to writing activities and the quality of individual contributions, indicating that extended involvement leads to more substantial input; (c) students perceived Google Docs to be a useful, satisfactory, easy-to-use, engaging, and interactive tool that enhances their productivity in collaborative scientific writing. The results highlight the usefulness of Google Docs for supporting effective collaborative scientific writing in higher education settings.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages14
JournalInnovations in Education and Teaching International
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Dec 2024

Keywords

  • Collaborative writing
  • Google docs
  • Scientific writing
  • Students' perceptions

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