Question

consider this claim:
taking notes by hand is better than typing notes on a laptop because pressing down on the paper requires students to focus on the words so they can recall information better later.
now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents the strongest and most reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?
its better to take notes with a laptop, since some laptops are equipped with a stylus that gives the benefits of handwritten notes in an electronic format.
handwritten notes are only helpful if the student organizes them well and takes the time to study them after every class and before tests.
taking notes with a laptop is better because people can type faster than they can write, so typed notes are usually more thorough and helpful.

Explanation:

The original claim argues handwritten notes are better for recall due to focusing on words. The first option's counter is about stylus - based laptop notes, which is more about a hybrid and not a direct counter to the recall - focus argument. The second option is about the conditions for handwritten notes to be helpful, not a counter to laptop vs. handwritten. The third option directly counters by saying typing is faster, leading to more thorough notes, which is a strong, reasonable counter as it provides a different, valid reason (speed leading to thoroughness) for why laptop notes are better, addressing the core of the original claim's comparison.

Answer:

Taking notes with a laptop is better because people can type faster than they can write, so typed notes are usually more thorough and helpful.