Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Click on the book's title. Write down the book's location, call number and status. Use the call number guide. Look at the library's map.

Answer: Do this once you have found a book. You will be redirected to a new page that contains specific information about your book, like the book's status and where it is located. To access this information, you may need to input an ID and password if you are at a private library, like a university library. If you are a student of the university or member of the library, then input your information. If you are at a public library, then you may not need to input an ID and password. If you do, then ask the librarian for this information. These are the three most important pieces of information that you need to write down. This information tells you where the book is located in the library and if it is available.  For example, write down, location: Anderson Library Stacks, call number: QA 600.K57 2009, and status: available/unavailable. If your book is located in the “stacks," then it is a circulating book that can be checked out for a certain period of time like four weeks. If your book is in the “reserves,” a reference book, or in the “special collections,” then it can be checked out, however, it cannot be taken outside of the library. Do this if your book is available (not checked out or missing). Identify the first two letters of the call number. Then find them on the guide. The guide will tell you which wing of the library the book is in and on what floor.  For example, a book starting with QA may be in the blue wing on the fourth floor. Look for call number guides around the computers, or at the library's main desk. Do this if you are unsure where the blue wing is, for example. You can find maps at the main desk of the library. The map will outline how to get to the different wings of the library, using the main desk as the reference point. Alternatively, you can ask a staff member to direct you to the wing.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Write down your values. Act according to your values. Resist peer pressure. Trust your instincts.

Answer: In order to stay true to your beliefs and values, you need to know what they are. Write a list of the values and things that are most important to you. Refer to that list whenever you're feeling uncertain about how you feel about things. Some common values are authenticity (being as genuine a person as you can), faith, kindness, justice, love, and respect. Learning to think for yourself isn’t going to have much of an impact if you don’t act on those thoughts. Once you’ve had time to think about things, make a decision about how you’ll act, and stick to it.  For example, if you’re trying to decide who to vote for, research to see how the candidates live up to your values. If you believe in authenticity, kindness, and respect, but one of the candidates goes against all that, he's probably not someone you want to vote for! When you are setting goals for yourself, make sure that your goals match up with your values. If you’re asking a friend questions about a certain issue, or if you’re asking them for evidence to support their point of view, they might try to pressure you into seeing things their way. Resist giving in to that peer pressure – especially if you have a lot of friends saying the same thing. Sometimes it’s best to just not respond, because the more you do, the more others might try to convince you of their point of view.  For example, if your friend says that vaccines are bad, you should ask them to support their claims. If they refuse, don't listen to them and do your own research. It's okay to respectfully disagree with people. For example, after stating your opinion, you could say: "You're entitled to your opinion and I appreciate you respecting mine.” If you’re making a decision or discussing something, and you just feel like something’s not right, listen to yourself! You often know what’s best for you and your life, as well as how you actually feel deep down about certain things. Don’t discount that little voice. Listen to it more often and it could help you to think for yourself.  For example, when choosing between two job offers, you might be pressured to take the higher-paying one, but your instincts might tell you to take the job where you'll be happier. Pick your battles as well. If you feel that the person you're talking to won't respond well to your opinion, you might want to keep your opinion to yourself.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Measure and cut the shiplap board to fit the wall. Stagger shiplap boards on a wide wall. Squeeze a line of Heavy Adhesive paste along the back of the shiplap board. Set the board against the wall and check that it’s level. Nail or screw the shiplap to the wall.

Answer: Using a tape measure, measure the wall on which you’ll be installing shiplap boards from one side to the other. Then, use the tape measure to measure the same distance on each of your shiplap boards. Mark the distance with a pencil. Then, use a hand saw (or a table saw or band saw if you have one) and cut the boards so they’re the length of the wall where you’ll be installing them. Make all cuts outdoors, so that you avoid making a mess in the house or shed that you’re working in. If the width of your wall exceeds the length of your shiplap, you’ll need to stagger boards by butting 2 boards together. Measure and cut the second (shorter) board to correctly fill the gap between the end of the first board the wall.  For example, if your wall is 20 feet (6.1 m) wide and your shiplap siding is only 15 feet (4.6 m), you’ll need to cut an additional 5 ft (1.5 m) section of shiplap to finish the row. Even if your boards would fully span the width of your wall, consider staggering your shiplap anyway. It adds visual interest to the wall. Do this immediately before you attach the shiplap to the wall. Heavy Adhesive will make the boards adhere firmly to the wall.  This adhesive looks like a tube of caulk, and can be dispensed with a metal caulk gun. Check the inventory at your local hardware store or home supply store. Make sure that the tube of adhesive that you purchase will adhere to all materials (i.e. it should say “All Materials” on the packaging) and is suited for indoor use. The adhesive will hold the shiplap firmly against the wall, so don’t nail it in place yet. Place your level along the top of the board, and check that the bubble floats exactly between the 2 lines on the glass tube.  If the board is not horizontally level, you’ll need to lift out the board, then install spacers beneath the low side to elevate it.  You can start applying shiplap either at the top or at the bottom of your wall. If you start at the bottom, gravity will work for you. If you start at the top, you’ll have to prevent each board from falling before you nail it in place. It’s best to start at the top if your ceiling or floor is uneven so you can correct imperfections at the bottom with a baseboard. You can do this using a hammer, a compressed-air nail gun, or a screw gun. Use 2 in (5.1 cm) nails or screws to ensure that the nail will pass through the shiplap and deep into the studs. For each method, drive two 2 in (5.1 cm) nails or screws straight through the board and into the center of each stud. Use the chalk marks that you made earlier as your guide.  If you choose to use a compressed-air nail gun, you’ll need to purchase, borrow, or rent an air compressor and hose. All of these materials should be available at your local hardware store.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: If you're dead set on consuming absolutely zero animal products, talk to your host. If you're willing to fudge a little, consider not mentioning it at all. Know your audience. Offer suggestions to your host.

Answer:
You'll need to know exactly what's going into the dishes. Is there chicken broth in the stuffing? How about the gravy? And how do they feel about catering to your wishes? You know them best -- what would they respond to? Offer to make a compromise. You can either offer to host (taking the weight off their shoulders and the pressure to stay healthy off you), offer to help cook (that way you can influence what goes in the recipes or have portions set aside pre-meat stage), or offer to bring some side dishes. You'll definitely need to plan the menu together! Many vegetarians find that if they don't make a big deal of it, no one else will either. So if you're fine just using logic, reason, and a bit of coy prying ("Mmm, grandma, this looks so good! What's all in it?"), you may get through Thanksgiving without Uncle Bob waving bacon in your face. Consuming a bit of chicken stock once a year will not make the vegetarian gods take your gold star away. You know what your family will respond to. If Aunt Flo won't accommodate you when you say, "I have a disturbing documentary for you to watch on the terrors of the agricultural industry, Flo," don't waste your time. Instead, consider saying, "I'm trying to be as healthy as possible. Vegetarians live longer, have lower rates of heart disease and cancer, and you know about our history of high blood pressure." In other words, speak their language. If they see your reasoning, they may be more open to compromise. Know your pesky uncle is trying to make you smile. When you're subject to a surprising amount of Tofurkey jokes, don't be alarmed. Your awkward relatives are just trying to relate to you in any way they know how. That and, well, they may honestly just not get it. And that's fine. Smile anyway. Going into Thanksgiving and demanding your 94 year-old meat-and-potatoes grandma change up the Thanksgiving she's been cooking for over half a century and leaving her to the wolves is just cruel. Give her some tips! If she doesn't want you in the kitchen with her (or you bringing your own dishes), she may need some pointers.  You know the drill. Mushroom gravy. Using olive oil instead of butter. Almond milk instead of dairy. Coconut oil in the sweet potatoes. Vegetable stock instead of chicken stock. Yadda, yadda, yadda ad infinitum. Ask for a portion to be put aside before meat or animal products get put in. That way everyone can be happy! And you're perfectly willing to join in the dividing and adding the mushroom gravy and veggie stock yourself, of course.