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Non-fiction books are often dense and can be dry to read. Make sure you read slowly and stay focused so you don't lose track of the book's logical flow. Jot down your thoughts on the book or the more important information you come across. Try to find key words and phrases in each paragraph as you read and write down a summary of each passage or chapter as you go. If you have trouble reading slowly or staying focused, try to keep the specific goal for your reading in mind instead of reading "mindlessly." If you're reading for specific information on a topic (e.g., the physical properties of meteorites), bear this in mind as you read and you will be better able to focus on the relevant information as you read it. Every non-fiction book has a purpose, whether it be to describe, persuade, argue, or instruct. Skim over the text and, if possible, read the book's summary to discern what the author's goal is. For example, some historians write books to challenge dominant interpretations of certain historical events (e.g., the cause of the American Civil War). Many authors will state the purpose of their non-fiction book in the preface or introductory chapter and restate that purpose in the book's concluding chapter. Skim these sections to help you determine the book's overall goals. Compare the book to other works that the author has written and ask yourself if the author's beliefs or ideologies may result in the book being biased. For example, if the book is a history of a particular political party, then the author's relationship to that party (e.g., if the author is a party member) will almost certainly influence how the party's history is written in the book. Although the factual evidence used to bolster an argument should be viewed critically, it is the author's opinion that you should critique and evaluate in your analysis. For example, an author may write: "High school students typically learn European history from their teachers. These teachers are overpaid." In this instance, the first sentence is a statement of fact, while the second is a statement of opinion. Statements of fact are often followed by citations either in the form of footnotes or parenthetical citations. Don't dismiss out of hand what an author says purely because it's "opinion"; in most cases, an author's conclusions will be derived from the facts that are also presented in the book and should be judged as such. Determine whether the evidence the author presents actually supports their conclusions or persuades you to agree with their opinion. Similarly, consider whether the author has intentionally left out any evidence that contradicts their argument, due to their own bias. For example, consider whether you would reach a different conclusion based on the same evidence and check to see if the author describes in the book why they didn't reach the same conclusion as you. If they don't, their argument may not be entirely thought out. Try to check the author's information against other sources. Look at academic articles, online encyclopedias, and other scholarly resources to see if the evidence the author cites matches the larger scholarly body of work on the subject or if you can find contradictory evidence that the author did not include in their work. Ask yourself if you've been convinced by the book to agree with the author's opinion, argument, or conclusions. If you were not persuaded, determine what about the book failed to convince you of the author's correctness. For instance, think about whether the author's evidence was reliable or relevant, whether the argument was logical, and whether the author's conclusions made sense to you. Be sure to not let your personal attitudes interfere with your analysis. If you find a book unconvincing, ask yourself if you have any internal biases that may prevent you from analyzing the book in a neutral manner.

summary: Read the book slowly and take notes as you read. Determine the author's purpose. Research the author's background and motivation for writing this book. Distinguish facts from statements of opinion. Examine the evidence the author relies on to support their argument. Decide whether the book accomplishes its purpose.

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Fangs are the hallmark of a vampire. If you're dressing up like a vampire and you want people to understand what you're dressing up as immediately, fangs will do the trick. If you do wear fangs, find small ones that don't look tacky. Plastic fangs from the coin machine at the grocery store will just look silly. Tooth caps are much easier to speak with than a full mouthpiece, and they look more natural. You can also make fangs with acrylic, bits of straw, or even pieces of a fork. Apply lip stick after fitting your fangs to avoid a mess. You want your cape to be either dark colors or red if you would like to stand out a little bit. Capes are another very recognizable component of vampire style. You can make your own cape out of fabric or drape, or buy one at a local party shop. If you want to really take your costume to the next level you should try wearing elegant and slightly outdated clothing. For men, a ruffled tuxedo shirt, black pants, and black shoes are the perfect costume. You can even wear a cummerbund if it appeals to you. For women, an elegant top and a long flowing skirt will perfectly compliment your fangs and cape. Remember to wear dark colors. Using eye shadow to darken your eyes and white face paint to make your face look paler will add a huge boost to your vampire costume. You also can paint your nails purple or red. Male or female this will make you look even more haunting. The eyes of a vampire are used to hypnotize others, so it's good to give your eyes an extra little something. Sparkly or shiny contacts can be a nice touch for a vampire costume or look. Be as creative as you want with them, and explore different colors and options. Gold colored contacts will give you the look of a Twilight vampire. If you wish to be a bit more extreme, try blood red, black, or even "cat eyes." Be as unusual and creative as you wish. Many vampires wear sunglasses during the day, so that the bright sunlight doesn't hurt their eyes.
summary: Consider wearing fangs. Wear a cape. Put on elegant clothing. Consider make up. Wear contacts.