The Importance of Legible Handwriting
Some of the benefits of legible handwriting include:
- Clearer thought processes for the writer - No longer having to struggle with the “how” of writing (i.e., how to form the letters), the brain is freed to work on idea formation and composition. The result is better written compositions.
- Easier reading and interpretation for the reader - The reader no longer has to interpret sloppy pen strokes to figure out what is being said and is able to concentrate on the evaluation of the writer’s ideas.
- More receptive audiences to the writing - At least one study has shown that easy-to-read documents result in an audience that is more receptive of the ideas that the document presents.
