#Print Handwriting Improvement Classes

[andromeda-nova-writing]

“What part of ‘I want you, and only you’ do you not understand?”

Fem!Reader Words: 1742

AN: Is it a sequel to the last fic or a request from @isekyaaa? It's both! I hope I've done the prompt justice for you

Y/N’s classroom was silent as she shuffled papers around trying to clean up what was now a shared classroom. To say it was her classroom wasn’t a good way to describe the room. It was a room that she had been thrown into over a month ago on the other side of the campus. The classroom was cramped, lights would flicker in and out, and the heat would never kick in. It felt as if the university just wanted her to quit. Had her rightful complaints of poor treatment got her into this? Or maybe it was the fact she wasn't afraid to critique their golden boy? 

At least she had already completed her final class of the day and with no meetings, all that was left to do was to go home. Hopefully, the next teacher here will be satisfied with her cleaning. With the knock on the door, she assumed that was who had shown up.

“I’ll be just a minute. I’m almost done in here.” Y/N placed the last of the papers within her bag, eyes not even making contact with the door frame. “I just have to clean the whiteboard.”

There was a man’s sigh followed by footsteps and a binder landing in front of her on the desk where she sat. It was a plain purple that felt way too familiar. Looking up at its owner she shouldn’t have been surprised. “What do you want Ratio?” Her question came off in a mix of annoyance, tiredness, and ready for a fight.

“Open it.”

“Your hands work.”

“Will you just open the binder?” A question that sounded more like a demand

She rolled her eyes before doing what she had been asked. There was no sense in fighting every little thing. Looking at the paper on top, it was just a simple list of grades over time. There were two sections highlighted about a month apart from each other with a noticeable improvement. It was small but clear to see. “It's a start at least. Is this all you have to show me?”

He flipped to the next page. It was the start of a thesis for what he must have been currently working on. The page was covered in red ink of his handwriting over the text he had printed out. It had been a bit odd to see knowing how much he had preferred to work in digital. He had on plenty of occasions spoken a snide comment to her about how he did not need to leave to grab a notebook and that he had access to everything he needed at all times. There were too many times when he had given her a side eye even on just running out of ink.

“You do know I’m in an entirely different field of study than anything you’ve done? I’m not sure if you really want me to read this over. It may be best to find someone else.” She closed the binder, rejecting his request before getting up to clean the whiteboard behind her. “I teach art history. I’m doing a fashion history course at the moment!” She emphasized as began to wipe down the whiteboard, clearing it of a few things that had been required for her students to take note of. 

“You are able to not hold back on giving critiques which is a skill in itself.” One that others at the university he found were lacking. “I do not require someone who has a similar knowledge as me. It’s harder to understand where my writing doesn’t make sense when someone has an easier time following along with the subject matter.”

Y/N dropped the cloth in her hands, turning around. “That is not the compliment you think it is!”

“And it wasn't an insult either!” He pinched his nose in an attempt to remain calm. “It's a rough draft. There are still things I would like to add but I want you to read through it first.”

She leaned against the clean side of the whiteboard that was behind her. “It would be better to find someone else to read through it. What part of that do you not understand?”

“What part of ‘I want you, and only you’ do you not understand?” He had said it louder than he had meant to, emotions taking over for a brief moment. Perhaps the same emotions that had derailed his train of logic led him to even ask her for this favor.

“The part where you are the one who is saying it. I’m bound to say something that will start a debate and derail your work. Or better yet I help you only end up teaching in a closet next.”

“You act as if I am the one who put you in here.”

“I do not.”

“Yes, you do. You even yelled at me over this a month ago.”

“I wasn't yelling.” 

He had crossed his arms giving her a side eye.

“You are misremembering. I was annoyed yes but yelling no.” 

“If you can remember that you can remember your own actions then. You waltzed in and blamed me for the actions of people higher up than me.”

“I,” she sighed remembering back on it more, “I did do that didn’t I? To be fair, your lack of teaching skills left me in a room where I feel like I'm going to turn into an ice cube. How are you even standing in here without shivering?” Y/N asked as she looked over the more revealing aspects of his attire. 

He shook his head at the lack of an apology. “They do keep most of the servers within this building. That's still no excuse for why this room is so cold.”

“Every time I ask about it I'm told either the heat is out or that it's on low. I was told it was going to be fixed but I’m pretty sure that was a lie now. Most of my students started bringing blankets to class with them. They are just recording the lecture instead of taking notes and I can tell they aren’t going back to listen to it cause the grades are just dropping now.” Y/N complained with defeat just washing over her. 

“Have you made it known that these changes are affecting your class?” He asked the obvious as if she couldn’t think of it herself.

“They will make changes off of things you say because the complaints come from you. Your name carries weight. No matter how correct I am, because I even dare to point out a flaw of yours I am to be ignored and tossed aside so as to not ruin what your name brings to this place.” Her eyes drifted to the floor. “I’m clearly being punished. If I speak about what is going on anymore who knows what I may lose next? The arts remain to be disrespected even when used to teach about the history of different worlds. I must face the fact that I am not wanted.” It hurt a bit to admit it allowed. This had been a dream job of hers and it felt horrible to see it ripped from her over a lack of general respect from those above her.

“I want you.” He repeated once more with softness and desperation leaking into his voice. “As annoying as your critiques can be, listening to them has forced me to take a look at myself and bring improvement. Trying to improve myself without the input of another only works for so long. I’ve seemed to have forgotten that.” Perhaps he had grown too similar to some of those who worked here in that aspect. The distance between them was breaking as he moved closer into her space. 

Her laughter filled the small space between the two of them. One that was genuine, not filled with their usual sarcasm and jabs back and forth. “Are you hiding a literature degree there? I've never heard anyone beg for a critique like this before.” She teased.

“It’s not begging. I am just asking what I know you are capable of. You would have given your thoughts without me asking, wouldn’t it be better to invite those thoughts instead?” 

“I suppose it would but I'm not quite sure about it still. My critiques of you haven't ended well for me. What's to say this time would be different?”

“I believe I have met your requirements to discuss what is considered life-changing once more.” The grades rising just by points didn’t meet what she had asked of him and yet it was enough to take his advances seriously. 

“I wasn’t sure you would follow through on what I asked of you. Have you found a definition or have you found a different example?” She looked up at him, it took everything to not lose herself in how he was staring at her. His eyes tethered to her lips watching every movement. Part of her wished he would go through with the example she had put a stop to last time.

“It would seem that day in the library was example enough for me. The memory won’t quiet in my mind.”

“Perchance have you put that brain of yours to work figuring out what would quiet it?”

“It is less a matter for my brain to solve.”

“But you have found a solution?” Her eyes kept darting between his normally cold eyes and his lips which appeared so inviting. Maybe if she had paid more attention last time she would have noticed that before.

“I have.”

“I must ask, do you want me for a critique or do you want me?”

“If it’s both?”

“Then I would implore you to show me what you considered life-changing that day. It may persuade me to say yes.”

It was only a matter of mere seconds before Y/N found herself kissing the man she had been blaming for some of her issues with this university. However, she mostly laid the blame for those issues starting with his teaching style, but it was hard to focus on his flaws when he was being so loving at the moment.

Was it loving or more an act of desperation? Something that she would decide later as for now it was quite enjoyable being pinned against a whiteboard making out with a man she could have sworn was just a thorn in her side.

[tokidokitokyo]

How to Improve Your Handwriting in Japanese

Learning to write in Japanese, teaching others to learn to write in Japanese, and watching Japanese people write in Japanese has taught me that it’s hard to write in Japanese. Remembering how to write the kanji in the first place is hard (especially with the ease of writing in Japanese on the computer or phone), remembering the stroke order and then figuring out how to fit the character into the space that you have - these are all difficult. And then on top of that, you don’t want these beautiful characters to look like you were bouncing up and down on a dirt road while you wrote them.

Handwriting in any language varies by person. There are people whose handwriting is sloppy in Japanese, just as in any other language. My handwriting in English isn’t perfect either, but I want my kanji to look less like shaky squiggles and more like, well, a native Japanese speaker’s characters. So I decided to break down how I go about improving my Japanese handwriting.

Practice

When you learn to write in English, you practice your letters over and over again. When you first learn kana and then kanji, it is also a good idea to write them over and over again. This helps many people to remember the characters (stroke order, spatial placement of each part of the character), and by writing the characters over and over again you will be able to write more quickly. You also won’t have to look up simple characters over and over again when you want to write a composition or a letter.

When I first started writing compositions by hand in kanji I remember looking up a character in the dictionary to check stroke order or to check how the kanji was written more often than not. This is a difficult way to write anything and takes a lot of time. Practice will help you to remember the characters and not have to stop to check your dictionary as often.

A high school friend told me that her mother would sit her down at the table every night and force her to work on her penmanship until it was what her mother deemed suitable. When we wrote our AP English essays in class, her penmanship was impeccable, although it took her much longer to write the essays than most of the other students. The result of what she considered torturous practice was amazing handwriting that made me jealous. If I had spent every night laboriously perfecting my penmanship I might also have attained that kind of handwriting - but I did not.

This is an extreme example, and I’m not saying you have to have perfect handwriting, but if improving your handwriting is something you would like to accomplish, taking the time to practice will certainly help your penmanship.

Books

There are Japanese books dedicated to this, because beautiful handwriting is desirable in all languages, but they are written in Japanese and I personally didn’t want to buy a book for this purpose.

Websites

Websites are a bit more difficult to come by because most people want to make some money off telling you their penmanship secrets. However, there are a few websites with some examples of good penmanship.

Links

Here are some online links for handwriting practice:

Chibi Musu Drill is where I look for kana practice for my toddler. They have a variety of drill print-outs that you can use to practice writing the characters correctly. This is especially helpful if you are self-studying as it helps with the shape of characters and the stroke order, and how the stroke should be finished (i.e. abrupt stop or drag and fade out to a tail). There are also tests you can print out for kanji. The site is all in Japanese.

Hiragana | Katakana | Kanji 

Seiho’s YouTube Calligraphy School - VIDEO - Only in Japanese but the videos are easy to follow since she uses a red pen to highlight where to pay attention. This is more in-depth but has helpful hints on improving your kanji balance, but you can search 字がきれいに書く方法 to get more results.

Yumefude Penji on Instagram has videos showing how to write kanji properly.

How I Practice Handwriting in Japanese

For Kana

To practice handwriting kana, I find an example of good penmanship from a website. It’s best if the example is larger, or if I can blow it up. Then I print it out with darkened font. Drill print-outs also work well as they have characters for you to trace, then space for you to practice on your own.

I put a sheet of clean paper on top of the print-out and make sure I can read the characters through the clean paper. You can also get tracing paper. Then, I trace the characters multiple times. I try to feel the flow of the character as I trace it and to note if the stroke ends abruptly (とめ), has a kink in it (はね), or if it fades out to a tail (はらい).

Lastly, I practice on my own. I use the feel of the character I traced and try to replicate it. I compare my own work to the original sample, and try to determine how to get the characters to look closer to the original sample. My character might be too skinny, too round, or have a stroke out of place. I usually only do one character at a time until I am satisfied, and then move on to the next.

For Kanji

When practicing kanji, first, I use blank paper, download genkouyoushi (Japanese composition paper), or a notebook with wider line spacing for writing practice than I would for simply writing down vocabulary or notes. You can also buy special kanji practice notebooks. I do this so that I have the space to cleanly write out kanji with more strokes, rather than having to bunch together the strokes so that I can hardly read it. This way, I can practice the strokes with more room and pay attention to how the kanji fits together.

Then, I write the character several times. I try to get a muscle memory going for the character, remembering the individual parts, the radicals, the stroke order and what the kanji means. This helps me to remember the kanji, and then to understand how the individual parts fit together.

I am careful to not copy the typewritten Japanese characters, for these are often different than the handwritten characters. Using a kanji textbook or a website where they teach handwritten kanji is the best way to learn to handwrite kanji. Some dictionary apps also show stroke order and will show the handwritten version so you can see the difference.

9 Tips for Better Handwriting

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1. Hold your pen properly / ぺんを正しく持つ

2. Sit with proper posture / 正しい姿勢で座る

3. Create a calm setting where you can concentrate / 落ち着いて集中できる空間を作る

4. Write using the correct stroke order / 正しい書き順で書く

     a. From the top to the bottom / 上から下へ

     b. From the left to the right / 左から右へ

5. Take care with the Stop - Wing - Sweeping Stroke / とめ・はね・はらいを丁寧に

Showing stop - wing - sweeping stroke in kanji

6. Modulate the size of the character and write slowly and carefully / 大きさにメリハリをつけながら、ゆっくり書く

7. Make sure the characters rise to the right / 右上がりになるようにする

8. Make sure the spacing between lines is equal / 線と線の間隔が等しくなるようにする

9. Write with the intention of being read by others / 人に読まれるつもりで書く

My handwriting in Japanese is far from perfect, but when I have a chance I like to hand write characters to get a better feel for them and for their meanings. I hope this guide helps you to improve your penmanship!

[weirdducky17]

[ᴛᴇᴀᴍ ꜱᴛᴀɴ ʜᴇᴀᴅᴄᴀɴᴏɴꜱ]

𝕊𝕠𝕦𝕥𝕙 ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕜: ℍ𝕚𝕘𝕙 𝕊𝕔𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕝 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖𝕤

ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴛᴇᴇɴ ɪɴ ꜱᴏᴜᴛʜ ᴘᴀʀᴋ

ᯓ★ Stan has kept up his interest in music, he inherited his dad's electric guitar and plays only in his room and around his friends.

ᯓ★ He likes listening to a lot of rock and metal bands; Guns n Roses, Queen, Jinjer, Kiss, Eraserheads and even Imagine Dragons.

ᯓ★ He was one of the first of the boys to get their driver's license besides Tolkien.

ᯓ★ Him and Tolkien have grown closer as friends over the years despite the one sided feud between their dads. They thought it was pretty stupid.

ᯓ★ Tolkien still teases Stan about how he thought "Token" was his actual first name.

ᯓ★ Has gotten into reading thanks to Tolkien and Kyle. Calista got him into reading horror manga. Books he's been reading lately are Play Dead by Jane Mason & Sarah Stephens, The Dead Zone by Stephen King and Oyasumi Punpun by Inio Asano.

ᯓ★ Stan convinced Kyle to tag along with Calista and Kenny to get their ears pierced together.

ᯓ★ General animal lover. Self declared animal enthusiast but only knows surface level info about said animal. A sucker for Doggos.

ᯓ★ Drives to San Diego to just unwind and calm down, not to jack it down there.. sometimes.

ᯓ★ Is the usual designated driver on road trips if he's not hungover. Second most responsible driver of Team Stan.

ᯓ★ Has cared less about how he puts his outfits together, usually just tosses on a simple printed tee, some jeans, farm boots and jacket.

ᯓ★ Night owl, definitely has insomnia. Late night discord calls are usually initiated by him.

ᯓ★ Loves board games. A great DM in DND, he sometimes uses the concepts of their games (Stick of Truth or Freedom Pals) into his campaigns.

ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ʟɪꜰᴇ

ᯓ★ Stan is one of the popular kids, due to their prevalence since childhood growing up in South Park. He's not sure whether or not he likes it.

ᯓ★ He plays as a quarterback for the South Park football team, he only joined cause Kenny joined cause he didn't want to join by himself.

ᯓ★ He gets pretty decent grades, only because he gets help from Kyle or just copies off his homework at times.

ᯓ★ Stan comes in a few minutes after the first bell. He likes to sit at the middle most of the seating arrangements.

ᯓ★ Likes to doodle on his hands with his pens, he sometimes forgets this and ends up wiping the ink on his face. Cartman rips on him for it 100% of the time.

ᯓ★ Stan's favorite subject is english and it's his highest grade, it's a class he can destress in. He also kinda likes when people ask him to review their works since he finishes earlier than most on essays.

ᯓ★ His least favorite is PE, he's already worn out from football practice he doesn't wanna get decimated in dodgeball either.

ᯓ★ His handwriting is scratchy when lazy and in a hurry but intelligible at best and taking his time.

ᯓ★ He likes to use his pen to carve random stuff onto the desks or tables he sits at.

ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ ʟɪꜰᴇ

ᯓ★ Stan still lives in Tegridy Farms with his family. Shelly has already moved out for college so it's only just him and his parents.

ᯓ★ Randy isn't as intense anymore when it comes to his weed propaganda so he's rather chill these few years.

ᯓ★ Sharon is a rather supportive mother like she always was, though she worries a lot now that Stan is a teenager so she tries to regulate him more in terms of discipline.

ᯓ★ His relationship with Randy and Sharon are rather complicated, especially towards Randy. Stan still loathes his life at the farm and had a poor adjustment period due to the pandemic, he blames his dad for this.

ᯓ★ Sharon is deeply troubled that Stan is drinking underage but is happy his friends are there to support him, to even take him home when he's too drunk to drive.

ᯓ★ Feels indifferent when his mom scolds him but appreciates that she worries for him, even if he's not a little kid anymore.

ᯓ★ His relationship with Shelly has improved now that they've matured a bit, he texts her every once in a while to check up on her and ask how college's been treating her.

ᯓ★ Shelly is at college to be a School Nurse! She's mellowed out over the years and has shown a more caring but tough love side to her.

ꜱᴛʀᴜɢɢʟᴇꜱ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴛᴇᴇɴ

ᯓ★ Stan being depressed would be an understatement, he's had a few spirals which didn't surprise anyone but concerned them even more.

ᯓ★ He's still been drinking unfortunately, he can get through a bottle of whiskey if it wasn't pried away from him.

ᯓ★ Stan hates Weed with a passion, a sentiment him, Shelly and Sharon share because of Randy. He never attempts to touch the stuff.

ᯓ★ Him and Wendy have officially broken up due to his drinking problem, it was Wendy that made the decision for the sake of both of them.

ᯓ★ There was a lot more issues with their relationship besides this of course, everyone knew there was no use in dragging a dead horse around and expecting it to gallop.

ᯓ★ Kyle is his designated person to pick him up from parties. Calista and Wendy often coming along cause Stan gets a little rowdy when getting him home.

ᯓ★ Stan's gotten into arguments with Calista cause she hates to see him drunk. She's been planning on an intervention for him.

ᯓ★ Wendy comes along to help because she still feels that Stan is her responsibility even though they've already split.

ᯓ★ Stan struggles with communication, opting to hide his problems until it blows up in his face and is forced to confront them.

ᯓ★ As much as he knows his relationship with Wendy was toxic for the both of them, he can't help but miss how simple it used to be between them.

ᯓ★ He's insecure about having to mature mentally faster than most of his friends because of his mental health struggles.

ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴛᴇᴇɴ ɪɴ ꜱᴏᴜᴛʜ ᴘᴀʀᴋ

ᯓ★ Kyle's been getting into a lot of organization and management games lately. His top ones are House Flipper, Powerwash Simulator, Unpacking and The Sims.

ᯓ★ Likes to rearrange and redecorate his room a lot, every month its a different layout every time with one new addition adding to the charm of his room.

ᯓ★ Has a certain fondness for MOBA Games, particularly League of Legends. Extremely passive aggressive when his team/friends aren't performing well. Favorite roles are Jungler and ADC.

ᯓ★ Has also gotten close with Tolkien as friends over the years, they still do the occasional TikTok every once in a while.

ᯓ★ Kyle drinks his respect women juice. Extremely respectful and the literal definition of Boyfriend Material.

ᯓ★ Somehow he's still single??? He doesn't wanna think about it, the fact haunts him at night.

ᯓ★ You can leave your drink with him and he'd be like a guard dog, keeping it safe from anyone slipping anything into it.

ᯓ★ Quite literally the voice of reason for his friends. Tries his hardest to keep them out from doing dumb shit but he gives up eventually. Can't expect stupid not to do stupid. *cough cough* Eric *cough cough*

ᯓ★ A decent cook! Sheila insisted he learn because he babysits Ike so often whenever her and Gerald are out of the house.

ᯓ★ He wears a white tank top under his shirt and occasionally wears a gold chain and a few rings to connect more to his Jersey side.

ᯓ★ Kyley-B still lives within him, he's gotten more control over that side of him. It only ever comes out when he's extremely angry, his accent comes out a bit.

ᯓ★ He likes wearing his expensive air forces his dad bought him to school, it's his few humble brags.

ᯓ★ Has started wearing his hat less cause Calista commented that he looked better with his hair out.

ᯓ★ The first, most responsible driver out of the group. You can take naps when he's driving and abides by the traffic laws.

ᯓ★ Puts a lot of thought behind how he dresses. He pretty much just dresses smart.

ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ʟɪꜰᴇ

ᯓ★ Kyle is definitely a top student, just a few steps behind Wendy. Gets a lot of As and the occasional B in his cards.

ᯓ★ He's popular like the rest of his group of friends, more particularly with the girls and his whole schtick of being a smart kid.

ᯓ★ Kyle is the type of student who's easy to get along with because he radiates a friendly energy. He's the most approachable out of his group of friends.

ᯓ★ Dude is definitely in the debate club, likes arguing with people, gets a lot of tips from Gerald on how to overpower your opponent and dismantle their argument.

ᯓ★ Despite being in the debate club, he's a varsity basketball player of the South Park Cows. He never gave up on it and had grown a lot taller over the years!

ᯓ★ Never let him tutor you, he would take it too seriously and gets hot headed when you don't follow, even if he did it as a friendly favor. Stan can attest to this unfortunately.

ᯓ★ Wendy offered him to be part of the school council but he rejected it in favor of focusing on basketball and debate club.

ᯓ★ Has the least amount of detentions out of his friend groups. He's a good noodle, somewhat ⭐️

ᯓ★ His favorite subject is History! He likes learning about the past and is curious about how things must've been like, besides the racism and extreme classism of course.

ᯓ★ His least favorite subject is also PE, he hates the extra exercise he gets.

ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ ʟɪꜰᴇ

ᯓ★ Ike is in 4th grade now, the same age Kyle did most of the reckless shit he did.

ᯓ★ Don't worry, Ike's a good kid and has a lot more self control than Kyle had at his age.

ᯓ★ Ike's still into video games and he often plays with Kyle, COD and League are their frequent games. He's a good Support and Mid Laner.

ᯓ★ He has expressed his interest in going back to Canada when he's older, Kyle is supportive of his little brother as always.

ᯓ★ Kyle is a mama's boy whether he admits to it or not. He's taken up a lot of Sheila's mannerisms now that he's a bit older.

ᯓ★ Kyle still retains Gerald's personality traits, often being laid back and being the person who has to be the middle man to calm his friends down before things get heated.

ᯓ★ Sheila got a therapist now to deal with her anger! She's not as intense anymore but is still critical when it comes to her son's schooling and discipline.

ᯓ★ She was not happy to find out that he got his ears pierced without her permission. Gerald was chill about it and told him to take care of it properly.

ᯓ★ Gerald's comfortable as his job as a lawyer, he's been forbidden from trolling anymore after what happened. He's also strictly monitored whether he's having some withdrawals from cheesing.

ᯓ★ Kyle often hides that he drinks and smokes weed sometimes, he stays out a few hours extra to make sure he's sobered up and doesn't stink of the green.

ꜱᴛʀᴜɢɢʟᴇꜱ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴛᴇᴇɴ

ᯓ★ Kyle heavily struggles with his anger issues, it's something he has trouble controlling. He ends up in a yelling match with Eric almost everyday cause of something stupid he says.

ᯓ★ Stan, Kenny and Calista have no idea how the two of them have the energy to bicker at 10 in the morning.

ᯓ★ Kyle offended pretty easily, especially if it comes off as offensive even if it can be misunderstood.

ᯓ★ He often thinks that he's in the right cause most of the times he has logic and reasoning when it comes to decisions, but he often loses sense of that and makes his own dumb decisions.

ᯓ★ If he gets overwhelmed by anger, he will yell and scream, worse is if he gets physical when he knows this person can go up against him.

ᯓ★ Sheila has recommended her therapist to him but he doesn't wanna take it because he believes he doesn't need a therapist.

ᯓ★ Kyle is insecure that he's unlovable due to his history with girls.

ᯓ★ He's scared that he'll become a bachelor when he's older and doesn't end up marrying anyone.

ᯓ★ He also is scared about scaring his friends away if he can't control his anger enough.

ᯓ★ Kyle acts on his heart first before his brain most of the time, he lets his emotions get the better of his judgement and makes him lose all sense.

ᯓ★ He gets peer pressured very easily, having FOMO because his mom is strict on what activities he can't do.

ᯓ★ He hides a lot of his activities from his parents, scared of disappointing, or worse, angering them in the process.

ᯓ★ Burn out hits him like a truck and there are weeks where he doesn't wanna do anything and struggles to find motivation, his studying often fueled from his anxiety of getting a bad grade.

[cleromancy]

jason would have the prettiest handwriting in the world bc this is a stationary-loving old school pen pal kind of bitch... in blue devil 19 (and this is teeeeechnically i believe pre crisis jay) the letterer did a sample of one of jasons letters and he has a nice cursive there. and we *can* apply this to post crisis jason who was a fifth grade dropout and would have started again when he was 12 or so-- 5th grade is 10-11 year olds so he probably lost a full schoolyear. i know i started learning cursive (as opposed to printing) in 3rd grade but i also think that leading up to dropping out Jason wouldn't have been able to completely apply himself to school at all incl things like Pretty Handwriting bc yk. sick mom/MIA dad, thats a lot of stress even if you dont factor in what food insecurity does to your capacity to do. anything. SO this would have to be something jason practiced in his own time even moreso than your average teenager who decides to have the most beautiful handwriting in his creative writing class. the question then becomes Would Jason Go Out Of His Way To Devote His Time To Perfecting This and, well. jason would go out of his way to perfect anything under the right circumstances lbr.

but i think more likely than not he would. the only thing stopping me is smth like, if a teacher ever like humiliated him in front of classmates by calling his handwriting unreadable theres always a chance jason would refuse to change the way he writes out of spite (don't @ me, he was a lil petty even in his original run as robin), and like. sidenote. i think something like that would get *steph* to go out of her way to improve her writing to prove them wrong but i think what jason would do would refuse to change his writing but continue to excel in the class, like forcing the teacher to give him perfect marks on smth that was almost but not quite illegible, its a subtle but important distinction to me. anyway--

actually no fkkdkvlffk i just pictured like. jay complaining about the jerk teacher to alfred and bruce and what winds up happening is Bruce comes in to read jasons essay to the teacher out loud for them. but also very jovially suggests that if jasons writing is so difficult to read the school can provide accommodations for typing perhaps instead of berating a disadvantaged child in front of their peers. jason:

but that can actually Still Happen if jason later decides he wants to have the prettiest handwriting bc other things could spark that like. tbh. im fairly certain dick has good handwriting that he didn't actually have to go out of his way to achieve (part of jasons problem imo is that his brain goes a lot faster than he's able to write down so he was just trying to get it all down as fast as possible--dick i think is generally more deliberate about what he actually writes down vs keeps in his head so he never picked up bad handwriting habits by going way too fast). and Jason's competitive about dickie and "nicer cursive" is both an achievable goal (compared to say better acrobatics/better robining in general) and also one he can have plausible deniability about if anyone made the connection. and other things could cause or contribute to wanting to do this too-- a crush on a pen pal for example. or even just talking about it with alfred whose opinion he valued and who always values presentation.

anyway yeah Jason Todd fountain pens jason ajd donna go to the stationary store together send tweet

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Unlocking the Power of Educational Printables for Kids: A Gateway to Engaging Preschool Learning Activities

In today’s fast-paced digital world, parents and educators are constantly searching for innovative ways to make learning engaging and effective for young children. One of the most popular and efficient tools for early childhood education is educational printables. These resources, which can include worksheets, coloring pages, and activity sheets, offer a wide range of learning opportunities for kids. This blog will explore how Educational Printables for Kids can be a powerful tool in preschool learning activities, making learning fun and impactful for young learners.

Why Educational Printables Are Essential for Early Learning

Educational printables are designed to cater to the cognitive, motor, and emotional development of children. They provide a structured yet flexible approach to learning that can be customized according to the needs of each child. Here’s why they are essential:

Interactive and Engaging: Printables are inherently interactive. They often include puzzles, matching games, and coloring activities that require children to think, solve problems, and express creativity.

Covers a Variety of Skills: Educational printables can target a wide array of skills such as literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills, and social-emotional learning. They can be used to reinforce concepts learned in class or to introduce new ideas in a fun and engaging manner.

Flexibility and Convenience: Printables are accessible and can be used anywhere, whether at home, in the classroom, or on the go. Parents and teachers can easily download and print these resources, making them a convenient choice for busy schedules.

Personalized Learning Experience: One of the greatest advantages of educational printables is their adaptability. They can be tailored to the child’s learning level and interests, providing a personalized learning experience that keeps children motivated and engaged.

How to Use Educational Printables for Preschool Learning Activities

Integrating educational printables into Preschool Learning Activities can be incredibly beneficial. Here are some effective ways to use them:

1. Literacy and Language Development:

Alphabet Tracing Sheets: Help children recognize and write letters. These sheets can be used to teach both uppercase and lowercase letters, enhancing letter recognition and handwriting skills.

Story Sequencing Cards: Use printable story cards to help children understand narrative structure. These activities can improve comprehension and storytelling skills.

Vocabulary Building Games: Printables like picture-word matching or word searches can introduce new vocabulary and reinforce language skills.

2. Numeracy Skills:

Counting Worksheets: Use printables that involve counting objects and matching numbers. This can help children understand the concept of numbers and their quantities.

Simple Addition and Subtraction Activities: Worksheets with visual aids such as pictures or number lines can make learning basic math concepts more accessible for young learners.

Shape and Pattern Recognition: Printables featuring shapes and patterns can help children identify and categorize different shapes, which is a foundational math skill.

3. Fine Motor Skills Development:

Cutting and Pasting Activities: These can help children develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, essential for writing and other tasks.

Coloring Pages: Coloring within lines improves control over hand movements, preparing children for writing and drawing.

Tracing Lines and Shapes: Activities that involve tracing can help children improve their grip and control over writing instruments.

4. Social and Emotional Learning:

Emotion Cards: Use printable cards with different facial expressions to teach children about emotions and empathy.

Role-Playing Scenarios: Printables that depict different social situations can be used to teach children how to interact with others and resolve conflicts.

Benefits of Using Educational Printables for Kids

Promotes Independent Learning: Printables encourage children to work independently. This fosters a sense of responsibility and builds confidence as they complete activities on their own.

Encourages Parent-Child Interaction: These activities can be a bonding experience for parents and children. Parents can participate in the activities, providing support and encouragement.

Supports Diverse Learning Styles: Educational printables cater to different learning styles—visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learners can all benefit from various types of printable activities.

Reduces Screen Time: In a world where screens dominate, printables offer a screen-free educational experience. This helps in reducing the negative effects of excessive screen time and encourages more active learning.

Tips for Choosing the Right Educational Printables

Age-Appropriate Content: Ensure that the printables are suitable for your child’s age and developmental level. For preschoolers, look for printables that are simple, visually engaging, and not too text-heavy.

Focus on Key Skills: Choose printables that target specific skills you want to develop in your child, whether it's letter recognition, counting, or social skills.

Incorporate Interests: Select themes and topics that interest your child. If your child loves animals, choose printables with animal themes to keep them engaged.

Quality and Design: Look for high-quality, well-designed printables. Clear images and text are important for a positive learning experience.

Conclusion

Educational printables for kids are a versatile and effective tool for enhancing preschool learning activities. They provide an engaging and interactive way for children to develop essential skills in a fun, screen-free environment. By incorporating these resources into daily learning routines, parents and educators can support a child’s early development and foster a lifelong love for learning. Explore the wide variety of educational printables available and unlock a world of learning possibilities for your little ones.

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Minuscule And Majuscule Training: Master Both Scripts

Minuscule And Majuscule Training: Achieving Mastery in Both Calligraphy Scripts

Are you interested in improving your handwriting skills? Do you have a passion for calligraphy and letterform education? Look no further! In this article, we will explore the art of minuscule and majuscule training, offering insights into the world of handwriting and calligraphy classes. Learning to write with precision and elegance is a journey that requires dedication and practice. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, mastering both minuscule and majuscule scripts can enhance your skills and open up new artistic possibilities. Key Takeaways: - Minuscule and majuscule training can enhance your handwriting skills and open up new artistic possibilities. - Blackletter script, also known as gothic or Old English script, is a popular style of calligraphy with a rich history dating back to the 11th century. - Using the right tools and materials, such as broad-edged writing utensils and guide sheets, is crucial for mastering blackletter calligraphy. - Humanistic script emerged in the late 14th century as a more legible alternative to Gothic script, influenced by prominent Italian scholars. - The development of Humanistic script was also influenced by notaries like Coluccio Salutati, Niccolò Niccoli, and Poggio Bracciolini.

The History of Blackletter Script

Blackletter script, also known as gothic or Old English script, has a fascinating history that dates back to the 11th century in Northern Europe. Inspired by the intricate architecture of gothic cathedrals, this script was initially used by bishops and missionaries for the translation of religious texts. The term "Old English" is sometimes associated with blackletter script, although it has been disproven that this script was actually used during the Old English period. There are four main styles of blackletter script: Textura, Rotunda, Bastarda, and Fraktur. These styles developed and evolved over time, spreading throughout Europe and becoming widely used for various purposes, including legal documents, official correspondence, and even as a decorative element in manuscripts. To get a visual sense of the history and evolution of blackletter script, take a look at the following table: Style Description Example Textura A dense and closely spaced script with vertical emphasis. Rotunda A more rounded and flowing style, often used for headings and titles. Bastarda A hybrid style with elements of both Textura and Rotunda, characterized by its slanted and cursive appearance. Fraktur A highly decorative and ornamental style, often used for printed material in Germany.

As you can see, each style has its own unique characteristics and visual appeal. Exploring the history of blackletter script can provide valuable insights into the development of calligraphy and the cultural significance of this unique script.

Tools and Materials for Blackletter Calligraphy

When learning blackletter calligraphy, it is important to use the right tools and materials to achieve the desired results. Here are some essential items you will need: - Broad-edged writing utensils: A broad-edged writing utensil is crucial for creating thick and thin lines, which are characteristic of blackletter calligraphy. One highly recommended tool is the Pilot Parallel pen, known for its versatility, ease of use, and affordability. It comes in different nib sizes, allowing you to experiment with various line widths. - Guide sheets: Guide sheets with a 2:4:2 ratio can help you maintain consistent letterform execution. These sheets provide guidelines to follow while practicing your blackletter calligraphy. You can either print guide sheets or create them yourself using a ruler and a pen. Additionally, you will need ink and paper suitable for calligraphy. Basic ink can be used on most types of paper, but to avoid bleeding and feathering, it is recommended to use thicker paper like bristol or mixed media marker pads. With these tools and materials, you can begin your journey into the beautiful world of blackletter calligraphy. Practice regularly, experiment with different techniques, and soon you will be creating stunning minuscule and majuscule letterforms.

Getting Started with Blackletter Calligraphy

Learning blackletter calligraphy can be a rewarding journey, but it's natural to feel overwhelmed when you first start. The key is to begin practicing and building your skills gradually. To get started with blackletter calligraphy, focus on learning two drastically different alphabets: minuscule and majuscule. This will help you develop your pen skills and gain an understanding of the unique characteristics of each blackletter style. When practicing blackletter calligraphy, it's important to hold your pen at a 40º to 50º angle. This angle allows for better control and helps achieve the distinct thick and thin lines characteristic of blackletter. Start by practicing basic strokes, such as diamonds and downstrokes, to familiarize yourself with the letterforms. Remember, learning blackletter calligraphy is a skill that requires dedicated practice. Set aside regular practice sessions, experiment with different letterforms, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. With time and patience, you'll develop your own unique style and master the art of blackletter calligraphy.

The Emergence of Humanistic Script

The emergence of Humanistic script can be traced back to the late 14th century when readers faced difficulties with the convoluted and demanding Gothic script. Prominent Italian scholars like Petrarch and Coluccio Salutati expressed their desire for manuscripts to be written in a clear and legible script. This led to the development of the Humanistic script, which was easier to read and became popular among Humanists who had an interest in classical texts and literature. One of the main reasons behind the emergence of Humanistic script was the need for improved legibility. Gothic script, with its dense, elaborate letterforms, posed challenges for readers. Scholars like Petrarch believed that manuscripts should be written in a more accessible script that resembled the ancient Roman scripts. This desire for clarity and legibility paved the way for the development of the Humanistic script. The Humanistic script became known for its clear, open letterforms that were inspired by the ancient Roman scripts. It was characterized by rounded strokes, balanced proportions, and a more upright posture compared to the slanted and intricate Gothic script. The Humanistic script gained popularity among scholars and readers who found it easier to read and appreciated its aesthetic qualities. In conclusion, the emergence of the Humanistic script in the late 14th century was a response to the need for a more legible and accessible script. It was embraced by scholars and readers who sought clarity and a connection to the ancient Roman scripts. The Humanistic script marked a significant shift in calligraphic styles and set the stage for further developments in handwriting and typography.

The Role of Notaries in the Development of Humanistic Script

Notaries played a significant role in the development of the Humanistic script, contributing to its evolution and spread. These skilled scribes, often associated with the Roman Catholic Church, had access to various scripts through their work, allowing them to influence the development of new writing styles. Personalities like Coluccio Salutati, Niccolò Niccoli, and Poggio Bracciolini, who were notaries themselves, played crucial roles in shaping the Humanistic script. Their expertise and exposure to different scripts allowed them to contribute to the advancement of this elegant and legible writing style. By studying and practicing different scripts, notaries like Salutati, Niccoli, and Bracciolini were able to incorporate elements from various traditions into the Humanistic script. Their efforts helped refine and popularize this script, making it a preferred choice for scholars, writers, and members of the Roman Catholic Church. The Influence of Notaries on the Humanistic Script Notaries played a crucial role in the development of the Humanistic script, contributing their skills as scribes and their knowledge of various scripts. Their ability to adapt and innovate helped shape the elegant and legible writing style that is still admired today. Notaries Contributions to Script Development Coluccio Salutati Adapted writing style to manuscripts, experimented with mixing Gothic and Humanistic elements Niccolò Niccoli Reproduced exact styles of manuscripts, advocated for different scripts for different types of texts Poggio Bracciolini Studied majuscule and minuscule forms, trained other scribes, contributed to the script's spread

The Influence of Coluccio Salutati on Humanistic Script

Coluccio Salutati, an influential Italian scholar of the 14th century, played a crucial role in the development of the Humanistic script. His innovative approach to writing and his script-mixing experiments left a lasting impact on the evolution of calligraphy. "The art of writing is the noblest of all arts," Salutati once said, and he lived by those words. He had a deep appreciation for the beauty and power of the written word, and he believed that different scripts could be combined to create even more visually striking texts. Salutati's habit of adapting his writing style to the script found in manuscripts, particularly the Carolingian script, led to the experimentation and mixing of Gothic and Humanistic elements. By combining the bold strokes of Gothic with the refined elegance of Humanistic, he created a unique and captivating script that captured the attention of scholars and scribes alike. Salutati's influence extended beyond his own writings. His prominence and contact with other figures like Niccolò Niccoli and Poggio Bracciolini further fueled the development of the Humanistic script. Together, they pushed the boundaries of calligraphy and paved the way for a new era of handwriting. Coluccio Salutati's Contributions to Humanistic Script Script-Mixing Experiments Adapting writing style to manuscripts Gothic and Humanistic script fusion Influence on other scholars Pushing the boundaries of calligraphy Development of a captivating script Paving the way for a new era of handwriting Coluccio Salutati, with his script-mixing experiments, brought a fresh perspective to calligraphy and left an indelible mark on the development of the Humanistic script.

The Influence of Niccolò Niccoli on Humanistic Script

Niccolò Niccoli, a 14th-century Italian scholar and connoisseur of Latin, played a significant role in the development of the Humanistic script. His expertise in both cursive and book-hand styles allowed him to reproduce the exact style of manuscripts he owned. Niccoli believed that different scripts were suitable for different types of texts, advocating for a script similar to Carolingian for ancient Latin texts. His influence on the Humanistic script is evident in his emphasis on legibility and attention to detail. Niccoli's dedication to replicating ancient manuscripts and his belief in the importance of script variation shaped the development of the Humanistic script. His recognition of the relationship between script and content paved the way for future scholars to explore the stylistic possibilities within calligraphy. Niccolò Niccoli's contributions to the Humanistic script demonstrate his commitment to preserving the beauty and authenticity of written communication. The Versatility of Niccolò Niccoli Niccolò Niccoli's mastery of both cursive and book-hand styles showcased his versatility as a calligrapher. His ability to write in different scripts allowed him to adapt to the specific needs of various texts. By employing a script similar to Carolingian for ancient Latin texts, Niccoli demonstrated his understanding of the connection between script and content. His work exemplifies the importance of considering the historical and contextual factors when choosing a script. "Different types of texts require different scripts. A Roman text should evoke the grandeur of the Roman script, while an ancient Latin text deserves the elegance of Carolingian. The script should always complement the content." - Niccolò Niccoli Niccolò Niccoli's dedication to script variation and his belief that scripts should harmonize with the content left a lasting impact on the development of the Humanistic script. His innovative approach continues to inspire calligraphers, reminding them of the importance of context and legibility in their craft. Contributions of Niccolò Niccoli to Humanistic Script Niccolò Niccoli's Legacy Advocated for script variation based on content Inspired future calligraphers to consider the context of their work Reproduced the exact style of manuscripts he owned Emphasized the importance of authenticity in calligraphy Showcased versatility through mastery of cursive and book-hand styles Demonstrated the importance of adapting scripts to specific texts

The Role of Poggio Bracciolini in the Development of Humanistic Script

Poggio Bracciolini, an Italian notary and scholar of the 15th century, played a pivotal role in the development of the Humanistic script. As a skilled scribe, Bracciolini had the opportunity to study various scripts during his travels across European capitals. His exposure to different writing styles, including the Carolingian script, allowed him to explore and experiment with both majuscule and minuscule forms, contributing to the evolution of the Humanistic script. "The development of new scripts requires not only mastery of existing styles but also a creative approach to combining and adapting them. Poggio Bracciolini's talent as a scribe and his dedication to studying different scripts played a significant role in the development of the Humanistic script," Furthermore, Bracciolini's ability to train other scribes played a crucial role in spreading the influence of the Humanistic script. Through his teaching and guidance, he shared his knowledge and techniques, allowing others to refine their calligraphic skills and contribute to the script's further development. As a result, the Humanistic script gained popularity and became widely adopted during the Renaissance period. Bracciolini's contribution to the development of the Humanistic script is a testament to the importance of skilled scribes in shaping the evolution of writing systems. His talent, dedication, and influence laid the foundation for the script's continued growth and legacy. The Impact of Poggio Bracciolini's Travels Bracciolini's extensive travels across Europe exposed him to various script traditions, allowing him to study and analyze different writing styles. His encounters with Byzantine, Gothic, and Carolingian scripts, among others, provided invaluable insights into the aesthetic and functional aspects of each script. By combining elements from these different traditions, Bracciolini contributed to the creation of a new and distinct script that became known as the Humanistic script. Script Traditions Characteristics Byzantine Flourishing and intricate letterforms Gothic Elaborate and ornate script with pronounced flourishing Carolingian Clear, legible, and geometrically proportioned letterforms Humanistic A unique synthesis of characteristics from Byzantine, Gothic, and Carolingian scripts, resulting in an elegant and readable script Bracciolini's travels not only expanded his knowledge of different scripts but also allowed him to connect and exchange ideas with other scholars and scribes. These connections and conversations further fueled the development and spread of the Humanistic script, solidifying its place as a prominent writing style during the Renaissance.

Society's Role in the Development of Humanistic Script

The development and adoption of the Humanistic script were not limited to scholarly circles but were embraced by society as well. One significant institution that quickly adopted the script was the Roman Catholic Church. Even Pope Eugenius IV introduced a similar script called "cancelleresca corsiva" for minor documents. The Church's adoption of the Humanistic script helped spread its use and influence among clerics and religious scholars. However, it wasn't just institutions that played a role in the development of the Humanistic script. Prominent figures in the book industry, such as Vespasiano da Bisticci, also contributed to its spread. Vespasiano da Bisticci was a renowned bookseller in Renaissance Florence. He accommodated orders from all over Europe, including manuscripts written in the Humanistic script. His work as a bookseller and his connections with scholars and scribes furthered the popularity and dissemination of the script. "The Humanistic script's embrace by the Roman Catholic Church and its support from influential figures like Vespasiano da Bisticci played a crucial role in its development and eventual widespread use." Table: Influence of Society on the Development of Humanistic Script Contributors Influence Roman Catholic Church Adopted the script and introduced a similar script for minor documents Vespasiano da Bisticci Accommodated orders for manuscripts written in the Humanistic script, spreading its use across Europe The development and widespread adoption of the Humanistic script demonstrate how influential societal institutions and individuals can shape the trajectory of written communication. The script's acceptance by the Roman Catholic Church and the efforts of figures like Vespasiano da Bisticci contributed to its enduring legacy, making it an important chapter in the history of calligraphy and handwriting.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your journey through minuscule and majuscule training! By mastering both scripts, such as blackletter and Humanistic script, you have unlocked a world of creative possibilities for your handwriting. Throughout this article, we have explored the historical origins and stylistic variations of these scripts, as well as provided practical tips and recommendations on tools and techniques. With dedicated practice, you can refine your lettering skills and elevate your penmanship to new heights. Whether you choose the intricate beauty of blackletter or the legible elegance of Humanistic script, both styles offer unique and captivating ways to express yourself through the written word. Remember, calligraphy is a journey of continuous improvement. Embrace the artistry of script variations and explore new techniques as you further develop your skills. With every stroke, you bring life and personality to your writing, turning it into a true work of art. So, keep practicing, stay inspired, and let your creativity flow!

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The Importance of Handwriting is Becoming Better Understood! Research on Pens and Paper Highlights Their Benefits

— September 14th, 2023

A Person's Hand, Writing with a Pen that has a Lightbulb on the End. Image: Nick Lowndes

Two and a Half Millennia Ago, Socrates complained that writing would harm students. With a way to store ideas permanently and externally, they would no longer need to memorise. It is tempting to dismiss him as an old man complaining about change. Socrates did not have a stack of peer-reviewed science to make his case about the usefulness of learning concepts by heart.

Today a different debate is raging about the dangers of another technology—computers—and the typing people do on them. As primary-school pupils and Ph.D hopefuls return for a new school year in the northern hemisphere, many will do so with a greater-than-ever reliance on computers to take notes and write papers. Some parents of younger students are dismayed that their children are not just encouraged but required to tote laptops to class. University professors complain of rampant distraction in classrooms, with students reading and messaging instead of listening to lectures.

A line of research shows the benefits of an “innovation” that predates computers: handwriting. Studies have found that writing on paper can improve everything from recalling a random series of words to imparting a better conceptual grasp of complicated ideas.

For learning material by rote, from the shapes of letters to the quirks of English spelling, the benefits of using a pen or pencil lie in how the motor and sensory memory of putting words on paper reinforces that material. The arrangement of squiggles on a page feeds into visual memory: people might remember a word they wrote down in French class as being at the bottom-left on a page, par exemple.

One of the best-demonstrated advantages of writing by hand seems to be in superior note-taking. In a study from 2014 by Pam Mueller and Danny Oppenheimer, students typing wrote down almost twice as many words and more passages verbatim from lectures, suggesting they were not understanding so much as rapidly copying the material.

Handwriting—which takes longer for nearly all university-level students—forces note-takers to synthesise ideas into their own words. This aids conceptual understanding at the moment of writing. But those taking notes by hand also perform better on tests when students are later able to study from their notes. The effect even persisted when the students who typed were explicitly instructed to rephrase the material in their own words. The instruction was “completely ineffective” at reducing verbatim note-taking, the researchers note: they did not understand the material so much as parrot it.

Many studies have confirmed handwriting’s benefits, and policymakers have taken note. Though America’s “Common Core” curriculum from 2010 does not require handwriting instruction past first grade (roughly age six), about half the states since then have mandated more teaching of it, thanks to campaigning by researchers and handwriting supporters. In Sweden there is a push for more handwriting and printed books and fewer devices. England’s national curriculum already prescribes teaching the rudiments of cursive by age seven.

However, several school systems in America have gone so far as to ban most laptops. This is too extreme. Some students have disabilities that make handwriting especially hard. Nearly all will eventually need typing skills. And typing can improve the quality of writing: being able to get ideas down quickly, before they are forgotten, can obviously be beneficial. So can slowing down the speed of typing, says Dr. Oppenheimer.

Virginia Berninger, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington, is a longtime advocate of handwriting. But she is not a purist; she says there are research-tested benefits for “manuscript” print-style writing, for cursive (which allows greater speed) but also for typing (which is good practice for composing passages). Since students spend more time on devices as they age, she argues for occasional “tuning up” of handwriting in later school years.

And perhaps even into adulthood. Johnson had not handwritten anything longer than a letter in decades before putting actual pen to paper to write this column’s first draft. Whether it made any difference to the outcome is a question that readers must decide.

Socrates may or may not have had a point about the downsides of writing. But no one would remember, much less care, if his student Plato had not noted it down for the benefit of posterity.■

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my masterpost | my studygram | ask me anything | how to stop procrastinating series

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Other advice posts that may be of interest:

All About Procrastination

How To Study When You Really Don’t Want To

Common Study Mistakes

7 Strategies to Improve Concentration

How to Make Your Notes Aesthetic

7 WAYS TO POWER UP YOUR NOTETAKING STRATEGIES!

#1 Use your own words

Don't just transcribe lectures or copy word for word out a textbook

By writing notes out in your own words you develop a deeper understanding of the material and you will engage your brain more. This helps the material stick better ready for later revision.

It also means that you will be creating a personalised, powerful record of your material that fits with how you think.

#2 Transform your notes after class

Once you have finished the lecture, write a summary in a different style

If you transform your notes into a summary, diagram or mindmap, you create new retrieval paths in your memory and helps to consolidate the information.

The test also probably won't look like your notes so using and applying your notes by transforming them gives you practice with the material in different formats.

#3 Take notes no matter what

Even if you are given notes, make sure to write your own notes too

You may be given lecture/powerpoint slides or pre-made notes from your teacher, but it is important to remember that this is only a starting point!

Your thinking really matters! That's why it is important to write your own notes too because you can add your own associations, questions and details that might not be captured in the slides. This doesn't have to be completely separate from the notes you were given, because you could, for example, print out and then annotate the lecture slides with your own impressions and ideas.

#4 Take notes by hand if possible

Typing may seem like the easier option but handwriting is usually much better

Notetaking on your laptop can invite multitasking and distract from listening and learning. You can always convert your notes to a digital format later as part of your study process. 

Many studies have also shown that it is better to handwrite notes during lectures and classes as this leads to better recall and thus better performance in tests. This is because, when typing, people are more predisposed to simply write exactly what the speaker is saying, instead of using your own words.

#5 Use consistent abbreviations & symbols

This saves time when writing and can be used to make connections 

One of the most difficult aspects of taking notes during lectures is that you cannot both listen and write at the same time. Abbreviations and symbols help you get information down quickly so you can get back to listening.

Abbreviations mean you can get down the main points but still understand the meaning. There are many common ones but you could also develop your own specific abbreviations related for your course.

Symbols are also useful as you can develop your own personal system which will help to make connections. For example, if you were studying a book for literature, you could create a symbol for each character.  

#6 Be open to trying new things

Challenge yourself to take notes in a new style to find what works for you

There are so many different notetaking methods that you could try out to see what is more efficient depending on the situation and content. Trying new methods also makes your brain more engaged in what you are writing. 

#7 Take notes in all of your learning environments

Don't just take notes from lectures, also take notes during tutorials and class discussions

Lectures aren't the only learning opportunities that you will have. Class discussions and comments from other students are also very valuable because they can help you hear some different perspectives. This can spur and deepen your thinking and understanding, which is why it is important to also take notes during these sessions of any interesting ideas that arise.  

Thank you for reading!

I hope that this will help you boost your notetaking skills and make you more efficient!

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What majors 'Attack on Titan' characters would have in a college AU:

Source: My Majors

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1. Eren: Low Observables and Stealth Technology

• Something tells me that Eren would be really interested in weaponry and technology as such related, but not immediately

• 100 on 10 I'd bet, his father was the one who admitted him to this course

• At first, when he'd join the classes, he'd probably whine about how much he hates the subject, but he'd start becoming interested in it when a veteran from the same area of expertise came up one day in college for a seminar

• Score incredibly low in his first semester exams but he'd then start seriously working hard behind it

2. Mikasa: Linguistics

• Being of mixed ethnicity, Mikasa would've been brought up in a household that speaks both the languages so that the children inculcate the cultural heritage

• Would've been fascinated by languages from a really young age, and wanted to learn about it's history

• Almost went to the Low Observables and Stealth Technology major as well, to keep Eren company, but stopped at the last moment when she realised Linguistics had been her dream all along and she should not abandon it for someone else

• One of the toppers. You cannot convince me otherwise. Writes really neat and pretty notes in her perfectly cursive handwriting

3. Armin: Oceanography

• This was nobody's surprise. Armin knew what he wanted from the moment he heard about 'oceanography' while doing a science project in sixth grade, and had been talking about it ever since

• Exceptionally well in the statistically part of the subject, loses marks only in the theories. He has promised to improve it even more

• On the contrary to what everyone thinks, Armin does NOT study all day. I mean, not exactly the subject. He does look up on stuff about ancient history, geographical findings, scientific experiments along with having a small library of his own at home. About his subject, he studies smart and bags all the highest grades

• Poor boy was exploited by many in his first year, for everyone took his notes yet did not want to hang out with him, but knows better now

4. Hange: Evolutionary Biology

• Hange was the kind of kid who would've been extremely curious about everything that moves on the Earth's surface and after passing high school, they knew they would take something related to biology, but were extremely confused between the two favourites: anthropology and evolutionary biology

• Chose the later, because apparently someone told them evolutionary biology has a lot of hands-on practicals

• Bunked theory classes a lot, and were once hence almost not allowed to sit for the exams in the first year by the college. After that, they diligently attend all the classes

• Party equally hard, so they are not always sitting in front of the books. Prefer reading from printed notes than hand-written ones

5. Levi: Bioethics/Medical Ethics

• Unlike most, Levi didn't really choose his major per se. It was more like he applied for a bunch of different majors in a bunch of different colleges. While he got accepted in most, he randomly picked this because he had to pick one of them anyways

• Hange jokes how they will do the mad evolutionary experiments, and would employ Levi for consultation whether the experiments would be ethical or not. They will be a team!

• Becomes absolutely engrossed in his self study time. He likes to really organise things before sitting down to study: his college notes, his own personal notebook where he has hand-written all of it, his laptop, his stationary, his green tea and butter biscuits

• Very diligent about deadlines; often gets praised from professors about his meticulous projects and practicals

6. Historia: Juvenile Corrections

• Historia has had a rough childhood with her father being absolutely out of the picture and suddenly re-emerging in her high school days. With a negligent mother, she knew how easy it was for a young child to resort to crimes and thus, had chosen the subject after quite a long period of deliberation

• Does group studies; has a nice friends group of about seven to eight people, all of whom hang out and study together

• Is an average student, but her heart is in the right place

• Can't study for too long, takes a lot of breaks in between her study sessions; claims that snacking helps her study more efficiently

7. Ymir: Physical Education teaching and coaching

• While everyone was sure Ymir will take up something a bit aloof of the academics, no one expected her to take up a major that would entail her being a teacher later on

• Curses the subject every single day, but loves it too much to change it

• Originally thought that it would be more games than studies, but oh boy, how wrong was she :')

• Not really a good student in the theory, but does outstanding in her practicals; has even got the offer of being a TA of one of the professors, because apparently, the teacher was impressed by her agility on the field

8. Bertholdt: Developmental and Child Psychology

• Originally wanted to go forth with an English major, but did not get in his favoured college, so opted for this at a momentary decision because it seemed interesting

• Started studying seriously very late, because initially he was a bit depressed on this sudden decision; psychology had never been a part of his plan and was still processing the fact that he could not get into his dream college, even though he worked hard for it

• Even though he was an introvert, made friends pretty quickly and started becoming really engrossed in the subject

• Would work closely with Historia in future because their subjects are very inter-related in terms of future job opportunities

9. Reiner: Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

• Reiner was a jock throughout his entire school life, and his choice of subject had his mother falling of her chair when she heard about it. His father, who had recently re-united with his mother, tried to butt in, but Reiner had firmly declared his decision

• Truthfully speaking, Reiner had wanted to choose Juvenile Corrections as his major to be closer to Historia, but didn't make the cut for it. Instead, he opted for this in the same college

• While feelings for Historia slowly dwindled, he seemed to have a newfound love for the subject. As an immigrant himself, he found the subject very close to his heart

• A bit better than average, he is more interested in the academic aspect of the major than those pertaining to an actual job

10. Annie: Nuclear Engineering

• It was during submission of college forms that Annie heard of this subject. It's calculations, experiments and would pay well one day is what she told everyone

• Always frustrated about how she couldn't score more than the the topper of the class (please take a break, sweetheart :')

• Would sit quietly while her father brags about how his daughter has chosen one of the most complex subjects to ever exist, and has been acing it with ease. Only she knows the mental exasperation she faced everytime she gets a score lower, because she wants to strive for perfection

• Drinks a lot of caffiene, to help her stay awake at night

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5 tips to boost 5 days of Productivity

We all love to procrastinate and most of us (including myself) have made sport out of this, but is this how we really should be approaching things?

The answer is NO.... apparently

So join me in my self evaluation of bringing you 5 tips how I avoided procrastination by being a bit lazy.

Being productive for a whole week when you have too much on your plate but you spend your entire weekend scrolling through social media... well me too :)

Though Mondays suck, its a brand NEW week so we can't let Mondays win and ruin out entire week right?

Tip 1 - Preparation before the week start

- Make a to do list - For the next day or the week

A short list of your most prioritised tasks e.g. starting that essay you been avoiding, even if it just picking the ttile

Make sure to not put too much pressure on these tasks

Keep it simple

DO NOT put too many things, be realistic only add things you know you can achieve

Little ramble on how this helped me :)

We all have those sleepless nights, especially when you have a 9am lecture/class the next day. Somehow you end up going to sleep at 4am still make it to your lecture on time, though the rush might be exciting this is not the way to start the week because your mind will get used to this so much and this becomes your normal routine.

Not going to lie, I am super guilty of this but I found out this not only drains my energy, it strips me away from my motivation and make me lazy all the time.

So one bazzare night I thought to myself what would I potentially want to do this coming week, so I got my phone started typing my "potential" to do list for the week, okay the list was quite long and seemed quite overwhelming, and I knew I wouldn't do all of this so though I made the list I didn't put too much pressure on this. When I checked back in the middle of the week I did most of the things on the do to list unconsiously. This was so surprising I never get things done.... what changed ?

Most of the time we put too much pressure ourself, that's why we procrastinate and they avoid the things we need to do. The minute the pressure is gone you get the urge to do your things even if you are unaware of it.

Tip 2 - Follow today's work TODAY

- Follow the lecture and make notes while you're attending the lecture

Take brief notes on what's on the slides

If the lecturer give extra info add those especially

DO NOT panic if you don't write everything on the slide, remember these are brief notes to for later revision

Speed is not important, what's important is that you have something written on the paper

when the lecture/class is finished fill in the gaps you left during it, do this right after while you still have the energy.

one page = one lecture (unless the lecture is 90 slides then its bit tricky)

Little ramble on how this helped me :)

I personally find it very hard to keep on top of things, especially with how different lecturers have different methods and speed with delivering their content. I tried many methods, recording the lectures, printing the slides, handwriting everything but it only made me bored of the things I was learning.

I can't stare at pages and pages of writing when I'm trying to revise, so best way for me to do this is if I have one page or two for the entire lecture. This helped me a lot of condense my notes, motivated me to keep writing and I felt accomplished by the end of every lecture.

Tip 3 - Keep one book for all your modules

- Invest in a chunky subject divider notebook

This is where you write the notes form the previous tip

One book to take to all your lectures, don't have to carry five or more

Write all the assignment and exams for that subject in the dividers (Kinda like a self-reminder)

Keep a general section where you write extra information that relates to the subjects (e.g. extra seminars, extra activity sessions, groups project notes, your own research for subjects, assignment preparation etc. )

Little ramble on how this helped me :)

Most of my detailed notes are digitalised, this is way easier then writing hours and hours of detailed notes by hand. But all the modules, lectures, practicals are separated so it's too much of hassle to find what I want when I want to have a quick glance at something.

Dividing the book by subject and seeing different content I am going to need regularly being on one place really is therapeutic for me, give me less stress so I don't have to spend time looking through pages of notes to find just one sentence.

Having one book for all my modules, helped me so much to keep on motivated to write notes and keep on top of it and when I revisit it, it's so pleasing to the eye.

Tip 4 - Write flashcards on the day

- Put little bit of extra into a flashcard

Once you finished a lecture, read back and pick the most key bits and write a maximum three sentences

Keep it very very brief

Think of pictograms for some words. e.g. little blog with stokes for a virus or a spark for electricity

Some info you can't fit on your page put it on the flashcard, like a diagram or a table

Little ramble on how this helped me :)

I am a sucker for flashcards, seeing them makes me so happy to revise. But making them when an exam is near is frustrating so if you make them before by the time you get your exam season you already have flashcards to revise from. How convenient!

Tip 5 - Write a sentence or research a bit everyday for your assignments

- Every time you feel like you done nothing today take a look assignment and write sentence - Take this step by step everyday and add information along the way

Pick a title first for whatever your assignment is

Do basic research on the title you chose

Do a basic plan

Improve on the basic research

Add information to the plan

and ect....

Little ramble on how this helped me :)

Doing assignments is tricky, very boring, they can be very long and stressful so we avoid even starting it until the day before it's due. Okay, we all work well under pressure but we don't really produce our best work under a day so investing little time everyday or every other helped me to produce more quality work than normal and it was less pressuring and stressful when I started the binge writing on two three days before the deadline, because all the research, preparation is done all I had to do was write and improve my work along the way.

I actually cannot recommend this enough because it saved me from a lot of breakdowns over my assignments. Just by adding something to it every now and then I basically finished my first draft by the time I actually want to start to write properly.

Bonus tip - Take the weekend off! - > If you're like me and get bored very easily with doing the work then follow these tips for the days you have school or uni, finish everything by Friday and take the whole weekend of .... TRUST ME you will be much more prepared for Monday.

Thank you so much ya'll for reading this, I do ramble a lot but it's a part of me that I embrace so I hope this was helpful for you and make sure to tell me your thoughts and feelings.

Till next time Lovelies x