As you approach the countdown to research papers, remember that sometimes what your brain needs most is a break.
“After spending time in a quiet rural setting, close to nature, people exhibit greater attentiveness, stronger memory, and generally improved cognition. Their brains become both calmer and sharper…. When people aren’t being bombarded by external stimuli, their brains can, in effect, relax. The resulting state of contemplativeness strengthens their ability to control their mind.”
-Nicholas Carr, The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing To Our Brains
When you are feeling rested and ready to start writing, the music library has a lot of resources for you.
Our Top Picks for Paper Writing:
A Short Guide to Writing About Music by Jonathan Bellman
Writing About Music by Richard Wingell (4th ed. is on reserve, older editions can be checked out)
Turabian Guide (also in the main library)