What We've Learned

Throughout out this blog we have discussed the benefits and disadvantages of handwriting class notes or typing them up. And while each method has viable pros and cons, what really matters is personal preference. Even it makes more sense from an efficiency standpoint to hand write math notes, if the individual prefers to type math notes then he (or she) should type them. Just like methods of studying differ from person to person, methods of note taking differ as well. That being said, it is very important to figure out which method works best for you, because good notes is the foundation for successful studying and we all know that successful studying leads to successful test averages!

As a quick recap I will give some examples of the benefits and disadvantages of the different methods of note taking. Handwritten notes are great because they are easy to format, and it is easy to write little reminder notes on the side. However, sometimes handwritten notes can get sloppy, making them difficult to read. A way to avoid this problem is to hand write notes in class and then type them up when you get back to your dorm room. Hand writing notes is also simpler because you don't have to worry about carrying around a laptop. That being said, typing notes definitely has its advantages. By typing notes, they are organized and can be stored on your hard drive. Often times handwritten notes get lost on loose leaf paper, but this would not be an issue for typed notes. Also it is easy to color coat and highlight notes that are typed. A disadvantage of typed notes is that you have to carry a laptop around and it might not be the most efficient way to take math or economic notes. 

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