This document summarizes and cites multiple sources on the topic of multitasking. It includes citations from a Medline Plus Encyclopedia article, a newspaper article from the Factiva database, a journal article from JSTOR, a book, and a health website. The sources presented suggest that multitasking is not an effective way to save time and that focusing on one task at a time is more productive.

1. The Myth of Multitasking
Gurpreet Malhi 210992261
gmalhi1@yorku.ca
Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences, York University, Toronto, ON
Medline Plus Encyclopedia
Newspaper article
Database used: Factiva
Study on Multitasking and Whether or
not it is Viable
Verdict: Multitasking does not save
any time
Citation: Mary, Elizabeth D. (October 2011). In Medicine Plus
Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 13, 2011 from
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html. Citation: Sakeenah, Maryam. (2011). Multitasking and the Sunnah.
Hiba, 8. Retrieved November 13, 2011, from Factiva database.
Journal Article
Database used: JSTOR Health web site
Book consulted
Citation: Ellis, Carolyn. (2011). Jumping On and Off the Runaway Train Edward Creagan. (August 31, 2011). Think Multitasking
of Success: Stress and Committed Intensity in an Academic Life. Saves you time? Think Again. In Mayo Clinic Blog. Retrived
Citation: Loukopoulos, Loukia D. (2009). The November 13, 2011. from
Symbolic Interaction, 34 (2) 158-172. Retrieved from JSTOR
Multitasking Myth: handling complexity in real-world http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/staying-focused/MY01860.
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Ashgate Pub. Ltd.