Most students have a habit of taking down notes (handwritten) while attending the lecture. It’s a kind of flow that they follow. They find it easy to comprehend and remember things that they have written in their handwriting. It’s true; writing boosts memory. On the other hand, there are some, who have climbed the digital ladder and rely totally on typed or digital notes. Everyone has their way of gathering study materials. You must identify yours!

The question here is “Do typed or digital notes have the same impact as handwritten notes?”

So, if you are a NEET aspirant and havinga hard time deciding the type of NEET study material you want. This is where you will find theanswer to all your questions. The pros and cons of typed and handwritten notes would help you know which way you want to go. Take a look!

The Advantages of Typed Notes

●     The biggest advantage of having typed notes is convenience. With easy access to laptops and tabs, keeping notes safe, organisedand easily accessible is no more a problem. Also, it’seasier to lose a notebook than a laptop. All you would need is electricity and internet connection (if your notes are on the web) to access your notes.

●     If you have a habit of keeping your NEET study material on a digital platform, it becomes easier for you and fellow aspirants to have access to them. That said, remember that relying on notes prepared by others can land you in trouble as taking notes personally and studying from them is far more effective than reading someone else’s.

●     Catching up the pace of the faculty and taking down notes at the same time can result in poorly written notes. Handwritten notes sometimes are so bad that at a later stage even you won’t understand what you have written. This however, is not a problem with typed notes.

●     The more cluttered your study space, the more nervous you’ll feel about your preparation. Keeping noteson a digital platform would help you clear the clutter and have instant access to them anytime anywhere.

The Advantages of Handwritten Notes

●     Retention is the biggest advantage of preparing handwritten notes. If you want to increase your knowledge and retention power, prepare a good part of your NEET study materialby writing them down in your handwriting.

●     Given that the syllabus is vast,writing down everything is not possible. Doing this, you can make your hand hurt. Also, the process isn’t faster. However, taking a step back technologically and making your brain muscles work, would make your grade graph go higher.

●     Handwritten notes enhance the learning process as writing makes the brain more active and engages more of your senses. While recollecting what you have studied, it’s easier to recall things you have written instead of what you have read digitally or typed on your laptop.

●     Writing boosts memory; it helps you understand things in a better way. You must have seen the elders in the house write things on a piece of paper to remember what needs to be done. Need better grades in NEET? Try writing notes. You’ll yourself see the difference in your learning power.

●     Yes, writing is a difficult and time taking exercise, but, reaching the goal that you have defined for yourself needs some brain muscle exercise. So, close the computer and pick up a pen and notebook to give your brain muscles a better shape. Your grades, in the end, would say it all.

Though typed and handwritten notes have their share of advantages, choosing the way that helps you the most is suggested. An effective approach is all you need to crack the NEET examination. All the best!