Comparative Analysis of Human-Written and AI-Assisted Essays by Second-Year Students: A Case Study on the Causes of Car Accidents in Khoms City

Comparative Analysis of Human-Written and AI-Assisted Essays by Second-Year Students

Abstract

This case study is a comparative analysis of human-written and AI-Assisted essays. The target audience is second-year university students at faculty of education, Elmergib university, academic year is 2025. The participants of the study are asked to write essays (both human-written and AI-assisted) on the causes of car accidents in Khoms. This helps the researcher to capture their perceptions and evaluations of essay quality and usefulness. Thus, Likert scale (1–5) allows the researcher to quantify participants' opinions, then the researcher can compare trends statistically.

The results of this case study showed that AI-assisted writing is perceived as a powerful support tool rather than a replacement for human authorship. AI excels in improving organization, grammatical accuracy, clarity, and efficiency, whereas human-written essays remain superior in critical thinking, depth of analysis, authenticity, and creativity. These findings support a balanced approach to academic writing, where AI is used as a supplementary aid to enhance form and efficiency, while human writers retain responsibility for content development, critical reasoning, and personal voice.