So I have the GAT soon and I think because of this COVID year, my handwriting skills are really bad. Do you guys know how you have fast but actually readable handwriting? Firstly, should I start to practice handwriting, if so what should I focus on, cursive print or D'Nealian.
Hey there Roger,
When focusing on legibility and functionality, it's important to just find what's best for
you. Cursive may be quicker but if your assessors can't read it, you won't be able to be marked. D'Nealian is the Australian manuscript handwriting standard - but you don't need to follow it perfectly. Everyone has individual and unique handwriting styles and if you think yours is illegible, I would recommend practicing and experimenting with letter spacing, print and block, the angle, and the way you connect your letters (for example, does the connection between your A and E change the readability of the word? Can you tell the difference between your I and L, F and Z?)
I would also recommend checking out your preferred fonts in Word or Google Docs. You could take some tips on the shaping of letters from standard fonts.
All the best with your practice - and remember you'll be okay. You may surprise yourself with just how legible your script is