Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure your topic is arguable. Research your topic and the alternative sides. Make a pros and cons list for at least 2 positions on your topic. Think about your views on the issue. Consider your audience's views on the topic.

Answer: If you are choosing your own topic, then you will want to make sure that it has multiple sides. The topic should be controversial, with at least 2 clear sides. Sometimes a topic might seem to have 2 sides, but in actuality most people would agree on 1 side. For example, you wouldn't want to write a paper arguing that children need proper care, as no one would disagree with that stance. A better topic may be taking a stance on what should be done if children are not receiving proper care. You need to fully understand your issue in order to choose and defend a position. Consider the background information, recent developments, and the reasons behind each side. Remember to examine at least 2 sides of your issue. Visit your local library to find books, journals, and newspapers. Access online databases, credible websites, and news sources. To decide if a source is credible, look for peer-reviewed journals, check the credentials of the author, locate the information in two separate sources, and check the date to make sure the information is the most recent available. You should also avoid self-published sources. Based on your research, write down the reasons for and against each position that you are considering taking. This will help you choose a position that is easy to defend using the evidence that you have collected. Looking at both sides not only helps you pick the best position, it will also help you choose a good counterargument. For example, if you are writing a paper about whether or not your community should invest in new park equipment, your two sides would be either in favor of the new park equipment or against it. A pro of buying new equipment might be purchasing safer equipment, while a con would be the expense of the purchase. You may have strong views on the topic, which could help guide your choice. If you do have an opinion, make a list of the reasons behind it to see if they can help you build an argument. In some cases, it's easier to argue a position if you don't have strong opinions either way. This is because you can focus on the evidence, not on your personal views. How your paper is received will depend on the audience and their stance on the issue. If you are preparing your paper for a class, it could be helpful to consider the views of your instructor. Similarly, a paper such as a policy paper would benefit from localizing the issue, just as a paper for an international journal would appeal to more readers if it includes a wider worldview. While you don't have to change your position to fit your audience, you may want to adjust your reasons behind the position or the counter-argument you choose.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Brush the sealer around the edges of the concrete by hand. Roll a full coat of sealer onto the remaining surface in one direction. Let your first coat of sealer dry for 1-2 hours. Apply a second coat of sealer perpendicularly to the first. Allow the sealer to cure for 24 hours.

Answer: Dip a 3in (7.6cm) paintbrush into the sealer and glide it across the outer 23 inches (5.17.6cm) of your work surface in one smooth, thin coat. This will make it easier to apply to the sections of the perimeter that your roller won't quite reach. Most outdoor concrete sealers are made epoxy or acrylic, which are durable, waterproof, and resistant to slips, scuffs, and UV rays. Indoor sealers tend to be water-based, as these products don't emit harmful fumes. Sealing your newly-stained concrete is optional, but many home improvement specialists encourage it as it protects the stain from general wear and tear, prevents the initial color from fading, and lends a polished, glossy finish. Start at one edge of your work surface and push the roller across to the opposite edge, then turn, reposition the roller and work your way back. Repeat this pattern until you've covered your entire work surface. As you did with the stain itself, focus on achieving even, consistent, total coverage. Don't be concerned if the sealer looks white immediately after you apply itit will dry clear. Concrete sealers dry to the touch fairly quickly, so you won't have to wait long before you're able to apply your second coat. In the meantime, keep clear of your work surface. Any contact with the wet sealer could rub it off, leaving patches of the concrete exposed and unprotected. Check the label of the sealer you're using for more detailed drying guidelines. For this coat, roll on each section at a 90-degree angle to the direction you went with your first coat. If you applied your first coat vertically, for example, you'll apply the second coat horizontally. Layering your coats in this way will ensure that every last crack, crevice, and depression gets filled with the sealer. Be careful not to slather on either coat too thick. Doing so could cause bubbles or large larger blisters to form in the cured finish. Curing is different from drying, as this is when the sealer will harden to its true finish. After a full day, your concrete surface will be ready to use! If you choose to seal your work surface, it will be important to apply a fresh coat of sealer every 3-4 years to keep it looking its best.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Eat as much as 20 or 30 grams of carbs daily. Eat 2 8 ounces of protein several times a day. Eat fats with all your meals. Don't stress too much about calories. Stay hydrated.

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If you determine through a macronutrient calculator that you currently eat more than 30 grams of carbs daily, look for ways to decrease your carb intake. It's crucial to avoid carbs on a ketogenic diet, as carbs easily convert into glucose, which keeps your body from burning ketones for energy. You should only receive about 510% of your daily calories from carbohydrates, by eating about 20 30 grams a day. Focus on getting your carbs through salad greens and non-starchy vegetables only. Avoid carb-heavy foods like pasta and bread. Protein is a necessary part of your diet, and without proteins, you will have very little energy. You may also feel hungrier or develop food cravings throughout the day. However, too much protein will diminish the weight-loss effects of a ketogenic diet. You should aim to consume about 25 30% of your daily calories from proteins. The amount of protein you eat will vary depending on how much protein you require as an individual. This is often tied to lifestyle, whether active or sedentary. Fats are the cornerstone of the ketogenic diet, and will encourage your body to burn fatty ketones for fuel. Typically, calories from fat should comprise 80 90% of your meals. (However, you cannot eat unlimited fats on a ketogenic diet; the calories can still add up and cause weight gain.) Examples of fatty foods include: Organic butter and lard Coconut oil Fatty cuts of organic, grass-fed meat. Egg yolks and full-fat sour cream Homemade mayonnaise Heavy whipping cream and cream cheese Avocados and bacon Nuts and nut butters Unlike many other weight-loss diets, you do not need to actively keep track of the number of calories in the dishes you eat while on a ketogenic diet. Since a ketogenic diet reduces food cravings throughout the day, you'll likely be less motivated to eat excess calories anyway. If you do want to track your calories, use the following breakdown as a guide (assuming that you'll consume about 1,500 calories a day): 1,050 calories from fat 300 calories from protein 150 calories from carbohydrates Once your body is in ketosis, your kidneys will begin to release excess water which your body had been retaining. This retained water is a consequence of a high-carb diet, and once you reduce your carb intake, water retention will decrease as well. As a consequence, you may need to increase your daily water intake to avoid dehydration. Headaches and muscle cramps are a sign of dehydration. You may also need to increase mineral intake, especially salt and magnesium, as these are often lost when your body gets rid of retained water.