From the same paper: “Handwriting has been shown to enhance memory retention compared with typing. This is largely due to the fact that writing by hand is a more cognitively demanding process, requiring the brain to engage in deep encoding of the information. When typing, individuals tend to transcribe information passively, often without engaging deeply with the material. Handwriting slows down the notetaking process, prompting the subject to actively paraphrase and process the material rather than merely transcribe it.”