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Students retain more information from handwritten notes than from typed notes.

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Is it true that students retain more information from handwritten notes than from typed notes?

Yes. A 2024 meta-analysis of 24 studies reports that taking and reviewing handwritten notes leads to higher achievement than typed notes, and a neuroscience review cites a behavioral study finding better conceptual retention from handwritten notes. One study in students with ADHD symptoms tests whether typing compensates for slower handwriting, a narrower population.

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Evidence for · 2
Typed versus Handwritten Lecture Notes and College Student Achievement: A Meta-Analysis
2024
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Flanigan, A. E., Wheeler, J., Colliot, T., Lu, J., & Kiewra, K. A. (2024). Typed versus Handwritten Lecture Notes and College Student Achievement: A Meta-Analysis. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-024-09914-w

Evidence against · 1
The Effects of Notetaking Modality and Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Learning
2025
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Shimko, G. A. & James, K. H. (2025). The Effects of Notetaking Modality and Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Learning. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2025.2493257

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The Neuroscience Behind Writing: Handwriting vs. Typing—Who Wins the Battle? -
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The Neuroscience Behind Writing: Handwriting vs. Typing—Who Wins the Battle? - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.3390/life15030345

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