As you start the new semester you might want to take heed of a recent study reported in the NYTimes this weekend. Stanford researchers have determined that multitaskers are not doing many things better; they are doing many things worse. The study began as an attempt to find out why multitaskers could do so many things so well. Instead, the researchers found the opposite.
So. When you are switching back and forth between tasks remember that focusing on one thing at a time will help you do that thing better.
There are some exceptions. Apparently, listening to instrumental music can actually help sharpen your focus.
The really scary thing is that there appears to be a lasting effect. That is, multitaskers continue to be impaired even after they stop. It may take some time to learn how to be focused.
Maybe this is why when you are sitting in a bar, listening to live music, watching the crowd and talking with your friends you can't seem to carry on a coherent conversation. That doesn't seem to be the best time to discuss the "strict scrutiny" test.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Welcome UConn Class of 2012
We're thrilled you're here!
To make your life as a 1L a little smoother, and to take the guess work out of the library, we've created a cheat sheet just for you of the resources in the library that are most applicable to your life right now (there's lots more stuff in the library than this, but you don't need to know about it till later in your illustrious law school career...).
The cheat sheet tells you where to find library copies of your textbooks, past exams to use for studying, and which study aids are best for which classes. Only first year subjects are included.
If you have any questions about this or anything else, feel free to ask at the reference or circulation desks.
To make your life as a 1L a little smoother, and to take the guess work out of the library, we've created a cheat sheet just for you of the resources in the library that are most applicable to your life right now (there's lots more stuff in the library than this, but you don't need to know about it till later in your illustrious law school career...).
The cheat sheet tells you where to find library copies of your textbooks, past exams to use for studying, and which study aids are best for which classes. Only first year subjects are included.
If you have any questions about this or anything else, feel free to ask at the reference or circulation desks.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Library's Regular Semester Hours
The Library's regular semester hours have begun!
We are open:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
We will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.
More information about our hours can be found on our website.
We are open:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
We will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.
More information about our hours can be found on our website.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Welcome!
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