Longhand Writing and First Ideas

Longhand Writing and First Ideas
H/T Peter Hatherley 
When making notes for new text, do you start with handwritten notes?

(The) encoding hypothesis, ... says that when a person is taking notes, "the processing that occurs" will improve "learning and retention."

The seed ideas that come from your encoding will have a powerful impact on the text you write.

If you skip this step now, try jotting down the seed ideas for each piece of content, before you work on your traditional outline. You may find that your thoughts are more expansive.

#semanticwriting   #contentcreation  

Originally shared by Kerry White

If you sketch what you see in a museum you will remember much more than if you took photos. Though, if you study details of what you are taking a photo of you will remember quite well, also.

http://www.npr.org/2016/04/17/474525392/attention-students-put-your-laptops-away?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20160826

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