The Influence of Digital Writing Platforms on Collaborative Writing Processes in Undergraduate Students

Abstract

This research looks into various digital writing platforms such as Google Docs, Microsoft Word Online, and collaborative editing tools such as CollabWriter to assess their role in encouraging collaboration among undergraduate students. The research seeks to gain an insight into the dynamics and implications of collaborative writing in digital contexts, along with their repercussions for student learning and collaboration, by taking a mixed-methods approach. This research investigates the perceived advantages and challenges associated with digital writing platforms for collaborative writing projects. Analysis includes elements such as user interface design, accessibility features, and compatibility with other digital tools that may impact students' experiences and preferences in collaborative writing activities. In this study, quantitative measures such as surveys and usage analytics are utilized, alongside qualitative methods like interviews and focus groups that employ qualitative techniques in order to collect various perspectives and experiences of undergraduate students involved in collaborative writing on digital platforms. This research seeks to explore empirical data in order to analyze capabilities and limitations of digital writing platforms used for collaborative writing in undergraduate education. This study seeks to provide educators and instructional designers with valuable insights into using digital technology to enhance collaborative writing experiences, increase student engagement and learning results, as well as inform future research paths and the creation of educational interventions aimed at increasing collaborative writing abilities among undergraduate students.