In the article $$Why you should take notes by hand $$ not on laptop$$ Joseph Stromberg aims to inform individuals in a clear and organized fashion about the benefits of taking notes by hand rather than on laptops as it has become an increasingly popular choice amongst students. Stromberg does this by highlighting that handwritten notes tend to be more efficient as they retain the information stronger and laptop users tend to capture their lectures word$-$for$-$word which then will only lead laptop users to have a surface$-$level interaction. Ultimately Stromberg is suggesting to students to thoughtfully consider note taking by hand as the preferred method of learning style. In $$Why you should take notes by hand $$ not on laptop$$ employs a persuasive blend of research findings, accessible language and relatable examples to argue the advantages of handwritten notes over digital note taking. By grounding Stromberg$$s argument in psychological studies and addressing common behaviours among students, Stromberg effectively builds credibility and connects with readers. However, Stromberg$$s reliance on selective research and anecdotal evidence may limit the depth of his analysis leaving room for further exploration of potential benefits of laptop use in note taking. Stromberg primarily references studies that highlight the advantages of handwriting over typing, creating a bias argument advocating away from the use of a laptop for note taking. Stromberg uses research and sources that only benefit his argument without showing the potential benefits in digital note taking. An example would be that he only shows the research that devalues the benefits of typing while supporting the cognitive benefits to handwritten notes, he completely ignores even the thought of a benefit to taking notes on a laptop making the whole style of the article seem ignorant. Stromberg never addresses common benefits of laptop note taking such as faster note taking speed which can be especially helpful in fast paced lectures as it allows students to capture more detailed information. The article is also inconsiderate of people who prefer or need to use a laptop due to personal reasons such as learning disabilities. By failing to acknowledge or refute these advantages, he limits his depth of analysis and misses the opportunity to address why some students might find digital note taking more practical and effective in certain contexts. In addition, selective studies Stromberg uses focus on typical student behaviours, like distractions like social media, to support his argument against laptops. However, he overlooks the fact that distractions can also arise with pen and paper, in a lot of cases when you look at students notes there tends to be doodles or drawings on the side. Also, in this day and age people have less of an attention span when it comes to doing things off a screen because people are used to that stimulation. This also leads to students pulling out their phone during classes. He doesn$$t consider that students can use productivity tools or distraction$-$blocking apps on their laptops to help them focus. This selective use of examples further narrows his analysis and reinforces only one side of the issue. By relying on selective research and omitting counter arguments and potential benefits of laptop note taking, Stromberg$$s argument comes across as biased and he misses the opportunity to engage with a more complex, balanced and considerate point of view on note taking. Overall Stromberg$$s article reflects and clearly shows a bias which is limiting a thorough debate on note taking by hand vs$.$ digital notes, where both can help students to be successful in learning.