Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure you qualify for this method. Determine who your ISP is. Look up your ISP's tech support number. Call your ISP. Navigate through the automated prompts. Present the representative with your account information. Ask the representative to reboot your modem.

Answer: If you're renting your modem from an ISP (e.g., Xfinity or CenturyLink), you can try calling your ISP and asking them to reboot your modem. Not all ISPs will do this for you, but it's the only way to reboot an ISP-owned router when you're away from the network. This usually won't work if you aren't renting your modem from an ISP. If you don't know who your ISP is and you're away from the modem, you can probably find out by looking at your online cable bill or charges on your credit or debit card statement. You can do this by going to https://www.google.com/ in a web browser, searching for your ISP's name and the phrase "customer service phone number", and reviewing phone number(s) in the search results. For example, to see Comcast's phone number, you would type comcast customer service phone number into Google and press ↵ Enter to see the phone number at the top of the search results. Dial the customer service number to do so. This will usually result in an automated greeting. You'll have to indicate that you want to speak with a representative before proceeding; this process will vary depending on the ISP, so follow the spoken instructions until you reach a real person. When asked, tell the representative your phone number, your account number, and/or your address. Not all ISP representatives will require all of this information. Similarly, some ISPs will need more information (e.g., your date of birth) to confirm your account. If they can reboot the modem, they should do so, though they may ask you to confirm some account information before they officially reboot your modem.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Blot the stain with some rubbing alcohol. Remove the stain with acetone. Treat the stain with gasoline.

Answer: Pour about a tablespoon (14.78 mL) of isopropyl or rubbing alcohol directly on a rag or paper towel. Work the alcohol into the stain. Blot up any extra alcohol with paper towels. The correction fluid should come away with the paper towels. Immediately wash the clothes as you normally would. Rub with vinegar if you’re uncomfortable blotting the stain with alcohol. Put the stained area of the clothes over a clean cloth. Soak a second clean cloth in acetone. Tap the stain with the acetone-soaked rag. Use clean sections of rag each time you tap it because the correction fluid should come up with the acetone. When you’re satisfied the stain is gone, saturate the area with some rubbing alcohol. Finally, rinse it with clean water before you launder it.  Wear rubber gloves when working with acetone. Work in a well-ventilated area. Pour a generous amount of gasoline on a clean rag. Put an old clean cloth or absorbent paper towels behind the stain. Blot the stain with the gasoline. Once the stain is gone, wash out the gasoline by hand with liquid laundry detergent or dishwashing liquid. Rinse your clothing very well and then launder it.  Take precautions when working with gasoline. Wear rubber gloves and work in a well-ventilated spot. Dispose of your rags and paper towels according to the hazardous waste regulations where you live. Try rubbing in some white spirit or mineral turpentine instead of the gasoline. Take similar precautions when working with white spirit.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Quote only from secondary sources that are related to your topic. Remove verbiage to keep your essay under the word count. Write short sentences in the active voice. Present only the most relevant argument in your essay.

Answer: When you’re finding sources for the short essay, weed out any unnecessary sources so that you don’t become overwhelmed. Only cite sources that directly inform the topic you want to address. If you’re unsure about which sources are relevant, or which types of sources you should be gathering, talk with your instructor.  So, if you’re writing about Death of a Salesman, an article about symbolism in Arthur Miller’s plays would be useful. But, an article about the average cost of Midwestern hotels in the 1940s would be irrelevant. If you’re writing a scholarship essay, double-check the instructions to clarify what types of sources you’re allowed to use. Especially when writing a college application essay, it’s crucial that you stay within the word count. Cut extra words and information that isn’t strictly necessary. Remove adverbs, adjectives, and lengthy verb phrases, as well as cliches and generalizations.  A common cliche you might find in an essay is a statement like, "I'm the hardest working student at my school." For example, this sentence is too verbose: “I have been a relentlessly stellar student throughout my entire high school career since I am a seriously dedicated reader and thoroughly apply myself to every assignment I receive in class.” Shortened, it could read: “I was a stellar student throughout my high school career since I was a dedicated reader and applied myself to every assignment I received.” Writing in the active voice will help you keep your sentences succinct and to the point. Write sentences that express an idea clearly and directly. To keep your sentences brief, begin most sentences with the subject (the person or thing performing an action) and the action they perform, rather than describing how an object is acted upon.  Avoid writing something like, “Willie Loman can be seen as having achieved little through his life because he is not respected by his sons and is not valued by his co-workers.” Instead, write, “Arthur Miller shows readers that Willie’s life accomplishments have amounted to little. Willie’s sons do not look up to him, and his co-workers treat him without respect.” If you’re passionate about your essay topic, you may feel inclined to include multiple arguments relating to multiple facets of the topic. However, this will almost certainly put you over the word count. To avoid this problem, include only the best evidence supporting your strongest claim.  For example, if you’re trying to prove that WWII pulled the USA out of the Great Depression,  focus strictly on an economic argument. Avoid bringing in other, less convincing topics. For example, don’t dedicate a paragraph to discussing how much it cost the USA to build fighter jets in 1944.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Heat the whey to simmering and add the salt. Add the haloumi slices. In your sterilized storage container, add the optional mint (to taste) and some whey to fill one-quarter of the container.

Answer:
At this stage, any remaining milk proteins will knit together and rise to the top. Skim this into a bowl. The ricotta is an additional treat to eat with sugar and cinnamon to taste, but for this quantity, you may only get 4 or 5 tablespoons worth. Simmer until the slices float, then poach for another 15 minutes. After poaching, drain on a clean cake-cooling rack. Add the slices, then top with whey until the cheese is fully covered. Agitate the container gently to ensure that the mint is evenly dispersed.