Is handwriting obsolete?

Is handwriting obsolete?

 Being able to record ideas, information, and messages in a self-sufficient and independent manner allows us to control the action itself and continue being masters of our expression.

• What does handwriting involve? 

Handwriting involves forming letters with a writing implement. Cursive writing requires formal training and initial literacy stages require children to learn how to manipulate a writing implement and develop their eye-hand coordination

• Why are some people not keen on writing by hand? 

 Some people are not keen on handwriting because they prefer word-processing

• What can specialists find out about someone through his or her handwriting?

 Specialists can analyze a person’s handwriting to determine character traits, gender, personality, emotional state or to authenticate documents. 

• Why is word-processing popular?

It’s popular because it is fast and efficient and facilitates editing as people can make changes, add or correct parts of a text without having to write the whole thing. In addition, a computer can be used to check spelling through spellcheck.

• Which types of tests are mentioned? What is the difference between them?  

• There are computer based tests and pen and paper tests. Computer based tests do not require writing by hand within a set time limit, whereas pen and paper tests do. 

What is the writer’s viewpoint on the issue? Do you agree or disagree? Why?

The writer is in favor of technological advances that allow us to do things efficiently but he is also keen to preserve the skill of writing by hand without the help of a device; as a means of self-sufficiency and independence which is not reliant on machines.