Q: You must remove this before adding the topcoat, otherwise you risk sealing the tape under the topcoat. Carefully peel the tape away from the surface. If you get some chips in the paint, fill them in using spare paint and a paintbrush. If you applied spray paint and get a chip, spray some paint onto a tray to make a puddle, then apply the paint from the puddle with a small paintbrush. You can apply the topcoat the same way you applied the paint and primer: brushing or spraying. Again, make sure that the topcoat you are using is suitable for the type of paint you used on your object; an oil-based topcoat will not work on top of a water-based paint. Also, pay attention to the finish of the topcoat: glossy or matte. Not all paints require topcoats. Polyurethane and epoxy paints are durable and act as topcoats as well as paints. Spray paints and latex-acrylic paints do need top coats. One of the reasons paint and topcoats turn tacky is because they did not finish curing. Leave the object alone for a few days, or however long it takes for the topcoat to cure. Read the label on the can of topcoat to find out the exact curing time. It could be anywhere from a few hours to several days. Only do this after the paint has dried and cured. If you apply it too soon, you will risk damaging the painted surface. If you stripped the caulking away earlier, you can apply fresh caulking at this time.
A: Remove any masking tape that you applied earlier. Apply a topcoat, if necessary or desired. Wait for the topcoat to dry and cure before using the object. Reassemble the hardware, if necessary.

Article: Though it might seem tiresome to you, having to slog through the report of another at the direction of your instructor, offering feedback and comments, this is an important part of the process. It is so important, in fact, that academic papers are rarely accepted until thoroughly peer-reviewed. Many academic papers are reviewed 3 times by 3 sets of reviewers before they are published. Take constructive criticism for your lab report if you plan to pursue a career in academics. This is especially important if you are working with a group on a lab. Each member of the group, being a part of the lab, will likely be unable to critique the report objectively. You might also make use of your campus writing center, if available. Here you can have a fresh set of eyes assess the quality of your report. Though not necessary, you can help your reviewer do the best job possible by providing him with a checklist of key points. For example, if you have a tendency to use too much jargon, you might include, "clear jargon" in your critique checklist. Other items you might want to highlight for your reviewer:  Title/abstract logical, understandable, and eye-catching? All relevant questions answered in the introduction? Overall structure of sections and subsections meaningful? Is there a logical flow of information? Differences between related/past work apparent? Technical sections intelligible? Figures/tables explained properly? Use of terminology clear? Symbols defined appropriately? Results explained properly? Technical holes/flaws? Potential problems or alternatives? In some cases, you might have a difference of opinion from your reviewer. In other cases, your reviewer might give weak, questionable, or incorrect feedback. In still other cases, a reviewer can save you from making a critical error! Remember that your reviewer is taking time out of his day to read your report, and express your gratitude for his feedback. It can be easy to get carried away when making critique. Reviewers may even get frustrated with the state of a report, which can lead to personal comments. This can be offensive, and defeats the purpose of the peer review process, which is to improve the report, not make enemies.  Try to keep your comments as impersonal as possible. Locate specific elements that can be isolated, targeted, and improved. While taking feedback from a peer, take the comments on their technical merit and avoid being defensive.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Respect the process. Seek review from peers involved in different projects. Write a critique checklist. Accept feedback from your peers politely. Critique structure, clarity, and logic, not the writer.

Problem: Article: One way to give the vacation gift in a fun way is to surprise the person with the trip. You may wrap the trip details in a card and leave it on the person’s pillow for them to find when they wake up. Or you may leave the card somewhere the person will find it, such as under the Christmas tree or in their pile of birthday presents. If you decide to surprise the person with the trip, try to keep the details secret. Instruct others who know about the trip not to tell the person anything so they can be surprised when they finally open their gift. Another fun option is to have the person guess the destination using a clue or a series of clues. You may wrap several clues and have the person open them so they can guess where they are going. You may not hand them the travel tickets until the person guesses the destination correctly. For example, you may tell the person, "Use these clues to guess where you are going. Once you guess correctly, I'll hand over the travel tickets." If you want to make the gift opening memorable, you may take the person to a specific setting. The setting may relate to the vacation trip or just be a specific place that you and the person enjoy. You may then have the person open the gift in the setting to make the moment extra special. For example, if you are giving the person a trip to Morocco as a gift, you may take then to a Moroccan restaurant so they can open their gift there. Or if you and the person have a special park bench you go to often, you may have the person open their vacation trip gift at this location.
Summary: Surprise the person with the trip. Have the person guess the destination. Take the person to a specific setting for the gift opening.

Q: Place the diced tomatoes into a medium mixing bowl and crush them using the back of a fork. Continue until the tomatoes are soupy, yet still chunky.  If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, you could also crush the tomatoes by hand instead of using a fork. Doing so would actually make it easier to control the process. Set the tomatoes aside after crushing them. Pour the oil into a heavy, 2-qt (2-L) saucepan. Set the pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Give the oil at least 30 to 60 seconds to warm up. You should be able to turn the pan and easily coat the bottom with the oil once it's warm enough. Add the minced onion to the hot oil and cook, stirring frequently, for several minutes or until the onion becomes slightly translucent. Add the minced garlic to the oil and onion. Saute, stirring frequently, for another minute or until the garlic looks golden in color. Watch the contents of the saucepan carefully at this point. Minced garlic can burn quickly if you leave it unattended. Add the prepared tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Allow the mixture to cook at medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to boil gently. Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes. You can simmer the sauce for up to 90 minutes. A sauce that simmers for longer periods will be thicker and more flavorful. Remove the finished sauce from the heat and let it cool down to room temperature. If you want to save part of the sauce or all of the sauce for later, you can pour the cooled sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to one week. If frozen, the sauce can last for up to two months. If the sauce seems too chunky or thick, use an immersion blender to puree it until it reaches the right consistency. After you puree the sauce, it should be ready to use.
A:
Crush the tomatoes. Heat the oil. Cook the onion. Cook the garlic. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer for at least 30 minutes. Let it cool. Blend the sauce, if necessary.