Do you normally write by hand or type? Did you find this task difficult or easy? Explain.
Nowadays, I usually type on my laptop or cellphone. However, in the past, I used to create to-do lists by hand at work and in my personal life. Many years ago, I switched to making these lists by typing on appropriate online applications. I occasionally write by hand, particularly during in-person workshops for note-taking.
I found this task easy because I enjoy writing by hand. I switched to mostly typing because it’s more efficient. It’s faster and easier to edit and store. While I enjoy handwriting, I tend to be slow at it.
What did you do when you made a mistake or wanted to change your writing? How did you edit your work? Did your choice of media play a part in how you edited your work?
I crossed out the word using a pen and wrote the correct word beside it. I ran out of space to finish writing the word “realized” on the first page, so I decided to angle the remaining letters down the page. I definitely missed the ease of editing we get with typing. I find that with writing on paper, people are more agreeable to seeing some crossed words, as it’s challenging for many to avoid mistakes while handwriting.
What do you feel is the most significant difference between writing by hand and using mechanized forms of writing? Which do you prefer and why?
In my opinion, the most significant difference is the speed, as I am a slow handwiter. While handwriting is more personal and can look very nice, my preference is typing because of the ease of editing and storing. As an HR professional, I often take notes, and having software like OneNote to quickly capture and easily store them is very beneficial. Many times in the past, I had to retrieve notes from months or even years prior, and I was able to do so easily. Additionally, cloud storage enables access to these notes from any device, ensuring that important information is always readily available.