Proof Points Writing notes instead of typing pits scholars against each other A widely cited neuroscience study is contested by Jill Barshay January 20, 2025 ...

New research proves writing letters of gratitude, like Jimmy Fallon's 'Thank You Notes,' is a pro-social experience people should commit to more often. The gesture improves well-being for not only ...

It turns out there is. A new study —conducted by Mueller and Oppenheimer—finds that people remember lectures better when they’ve taken handwritten notes, rather than typed ones.

None of these counterpoints invalidate the overall findings of the study — that handwriting notes leads to better retention — but they do add necessary context.

New research shows that students who handwrite their notes retain more information than those who take notes on the computer, and it’s not because of the Internet.

Should you hand-write your notes or use a laptop? What about flashcards? Does highlighting even do anything? Here's how to improve your study habits and remember what you've learned — and keep ...

Study after study shows you will remember things better when you write them down. Typically, subjects for these types of studies are students taking notes in class.

A new study from the University of Tokyo concludes that writing with a stylus or typing on a touchscreen keyboard just isn’t the same as handwriting. “Our take-home message is to use paper ...