An Analysis of Thematic Progression in the AI written Argumentative Paragraph

Abstract

This research paper examines the thematic progression in AI-generated argumentative paragraphs, focusing on how artificial intelligence constructs and organizes ideas within text.

With the emergence of revolutionary artificially intelligent software and applications, every filed has adopted a digitalized approach. The creative writing is not an exception in this regard as there are various tools that help writers in writing creative or academic texts. However, the originality and credibility of the writings made by AI applications is still in question. Coherence and cohesion are the most important elements when writing creative paragraphs or essays. The study aims to analyse various thematic structures, including constant theme, linear theme, and split rheme, to assess their prevalence and impact on coherence and clarity in AI-written content. Through qualitative paradigm, the research explores the instances of these thematic patterns in an argumentative paragraph written by ChatGPT on the topic “Is Gender Equality a Myth”. The study uses content analysis method to explore logical connections, advancing arguments, and maintaining reader engagement in this paragraph. The findings highlight that the AI written text is highly coherent and employs all three types of thematic patterns exhibiting connectivity of ideas and achieving logical flow of information making the paragraph more dynamic and multilayered in its argumentative approach. This study provides insights into the potential for AI to assist in writing tasks while also underscoring the areas where further development is necessary for improved argumentative writing capabilities.