Title

Comparing Memory For Handwriting Versus Typing

Abstract

This is an investigation into the possible links between psychomotor action, in the activities of handwriting, and memory. A comparison of recall and recognition for common words demonstrates that memory is better for words when they have been written down rather than when they are typed. This provides additional support for the hypothesis that the additional context provided by the complex task of writing results in better memory. With the recent trend towards electronic note taking, the educational and practical implications of these findings would suggest that performance may be improved by using traditional paper-and-pen notes.

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Volume

3

Number of Pages

1744-1747

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1518/107118109x12524444081755

Socpus ID

77951611433 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/77951611433

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