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A Systematic Review of Practices in Tertiary Level Academic Assignments in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Mashfia Afrin
Bachelor of Arts in English, FASS
Supervisors
Md. Asif Kamal
Professor, Member [research & Publication Steering Committee], FASS

Abstract

Since 2021, the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically Large Language Models (LLMs), in higher education has changed how students and teachers are approaching academic assignments. Even though this topic is being researched worldwide, the expansion is fragmented across various settings and methodologies. Therefore, this study aims to inspect the empirical research that deals with preparing and evaluating processes of academic assignments at the tertiary level, in the context of AI integration. This systematic review employs the PRISMA 2020 guidelines of AI applications in assignment writing, assessment, and feedback published between 2021 and 2025. Some of the key findings are, (1) most studies used qualitative or mixed-method designs, (2) samples were small and context-specific, (3) ChatGPT is the most studied LLM, (4) AI improved productivity but raised concerns over plagiarism, equity, and overreliance, and (5) AI policies, transparency, and educator training have been recommended. The results will allow educators, researchers, and policymakers to have a better understanding of the current practices and directions in AI-assisted assignments. In addition, this review can guide future empirical research by specifying unexplored areas within this domain. However, this study is limited by the usage of a single database. It is recommended that future empirical research needs to include comparative AI tool research, long-term effects monitoring, discipline-specific focus, and policy impact evaluation.

Keywords

ChatGPT AI Assignment Assessment Feedback

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication:
  • Conference Name: International Conference on Challenges and Trends in Arts and Social Sciences (ICCTASS 2025)
  • Date of Conference: 11/12/2025 - 11/12/2025
  • Venue: American International University-Bangladesh
  • Organizer: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, American International University-Bangladesh
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