Which is better, writing or typing(打字)? These days, many college students have given up taking class notes by hand., they type on laptops because they think typing is fast, and they can type (many) notes, But research has shown that taking notes by hand is in fact better for long term memory.
In the research, students were asked to listen a teacher. Some took notes by typing on a laptop. The (other) took notes by writing them down. Then they were given a test. Both groups got almost the same result in (remember) the facts. But students who typed their notes did worse on conceptual (概念的) questions.
Why is it like this? The answer is that writing by hand is slow, but it gives the students more time (think) about the questions they don't understand. They are to write down the main points. "This leads to a deeper understanding," say the scientists.
However, the students typing notes on a laptop (usual) just write down what the teacher says word for word in class. Although they can write more notes, they just type without really(think) about what they are typing. "This usually leads to mindless transcription (抄
录),"say the scientists.
So if you want to remember something(well), write it by hand!
