INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After the cookies have finished baking, wait for them to cool. You can place them on a cooling rack or leave them on the cookie tray. However, it is important to wait until the cookies are completely cool before you start decorating them or the frosting may melt. While you wait for the cookies to cool. You can mix the frosting or prepare the other toppings. Wrap your cookies if desired. If you plan to give these out as favors at a party or as gifts, then you can wrap each cookie individually with a food-safe cellophane bag or with some plastic wrap. You can also tie a small ribbon around the stick near the base of the cookie for a little extra flair.

SUMMARY: Wait until the cookies are cool. Serve your cookies!


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you use "however" as a conjunctive adverb, remember that the semicolon comes before "however," and the comma comes after. Remember that two commas are not enough to contain a "however."   Incorrect: "Yes, your new shoes do match your outfit, however; they aren't weather-appropriate." Incorrect: "Yes, your new shoes do match your outfit, however, they aren't weather-appropriate." Correct: "Yes, your new shoes do match your outfit; however, they aren't weather-appropriate." It's easy to write fragment sentences when you start them with, "However." If a sentence begins, "However, …" it needs to be followed by an independent clause! Check all your sentences that contain it to make sure they are complete.  Incorrect: "However, the sky in April." This sentence has no verb, so it's not complete. Correct: "However, the sky in April was clouded." This sentence has a subject and verb, so it's complete. When using "however" as a relative adverb, a lot of the meaning will depend on the grammar. If you forget some punctuation, or put it in the wrong place, you could say something you don't mean. Notice how the meaning changes depending on where the punctuation is placed:  "Carrots are naturally delicious however they have been cooked." "Carrots are naturally delicious; however, they have been cooked." If you mean that carrots are good in every form, the first option is correct. If you mean that carrots are good raw, but not when cooked, the second option is correct. Restrict yourself to just a few uses per page. If you are beginning a sentence with "However," ask yourself if it would make more sense to connect it to the previous sentence using a semicolon and a colon. Use different conjunctive adverbs to lend variety and specificity to your paper, such as:  Rather Instead Yet

SUMMARY: Make sure your semicolons and commas are in the right place. Watch for fragments. Check that you are saying what you mean. Don't over use "However," especially to start sentences.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It’s hard not getting what you want, and acknowledging that you’re receiving a different outcome than your desired one is one way to show compassion for yourself. Think about how you feel and why you might feel that way. If you’re sad or upset, don’t be afraid to acknowledge and express those feelings.  Say to yourself, “It’s hard not being able to change something to an outcome I want.” Discussing the situation with your friends can help you normalize your experience. It can be very helpful to hear that your feelings are normal and they would feel similarly, too. It is easy to get very upset with relationships do not go as hoped. But usually these are imperfections rather than "dealbreakers". A disagreement or argument typically is not as serious as abuse, for example.   Example: You had a falling out with a friend and you need someone to apologize to you to feel at peace. Perhaps it feels like that is the only way to experience peace, but does it have to have that outcome? Maybe you need to simply let go of the friendship and move on, as irritating as it is. You can experience peace even when you don’t get what you want.  Example:  Your friend dies in a car accident. Of course, there is no way around this loss. However, you accept in time that what has happened cannot be undone, and your friend's love, friendship, and lessons will always be with you even if he or she is not. You can move on from hurt feelings by choosing to do so. You don’t need anything from someone else to move on or let go. Try saying "I choose to forgive this person and move on with my life." You may not feel it or believe it at first, but that's okay. Feeling in control of outcomes and the environment is associated with an increased sense of well-being. Feeling out of control can be threatening. If you’re having a hard time letting go of something, think about what is actually in your control. If you cannot control a situation, control how you ‘’’respond’’’ to it. For example, you may not be able to change the fact that you did not get accepted to medical school. However, you can control how you react to it and how much it affects how you feel. For example, you may feel sad, upset, and not smart enough. Yet, does this define how intelligent or worthy you are? Choose to maintain your sense of self even when you don’t get what you want. While something may feel hugely impactful to you right now, ask yourself how it will affect your future. Will it ultimately matter in five years? Are there positive things that can happen, even if you didn’t get what you wanted? Even if you feel disappointed now and don’t know what to do, it doesn’t mean that other opportunities will not arrive for you that will benefit you.  Think about what other opportunities may be available for you. Maybe you didn’t get your dream job, but you may find a similar opportunity, or you may decide to pursue a different direction in your career. Consider, too, past disappointments. Did you eventually get over them? Did they impact your life irreparably, or were you able to move forward and let them go? This can help you gain perspective.

SUMMARY:
Show compassion to yourself. Consider what you actually need, rather than what you desire. Recognize what’s in and out of your control. Look at the big picture.