The Role of ChatGPT in Providing Written Corrective Feedback for EFL Academic Writing: A Literature Review

This literature review examines the effect of ChatGPT on the delivery of written corrective feedback (WCF) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) academic writing, drawing on studies published from 2022 to 2025. Research indicates that ChatGPT feedback offers considerable benefits in formative contexts, including immediacy, personalization, and clarity that improve learners' revisions and confidence. Unlike other automated writing evaluation tools, ChatGPT offers more contextually informed and interactive feedback, making it a valuable asset in the writing process. However, limitations arise in feedback concerning advanced writing abilities, rhetorical components, and cultural nuances, underscoring the need for teacher feedback. Equity and ethical issues, such as learner dependency and disparate access, underscore the need for careful integration. The review asserts that ChatGPT ought to be integrated into educational frameworks to enhance instructor and peer feedback, facilitating effective assessment and genuine skill development.