INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Persuasive letters need to be brief and polite. Busy people seldom read such a letter if it's over a page or if the tone is nasty. Don't be overly wordy. Try to use clear, uncluttered sentences. Refrain from digressing and providing unnecessary information, asides, and anecdotes. Avoid overly long sentences. Make sure to use strong, declarative sentences. Your writing should be succinct, to the point, and easy to read. Don't make your paragraphs too long. Don't cram so much information inside that you lose your reader, stray from the main point, or make your point hard to understand. Stick to the relevant information, and change paragraphs when you start a new idea. Start with a friendly opening sentence, then get straight to the point. State your need (that is, your main point) in the first two sentences. This paragraph might only be 2-4 sentences. In this paragraph, outline your concern, request, or demand. You are not giving specific reasons, support, or points yet; instead, you are fully explaining your position, the parameters of your concern or request, and why it is important enough to warrant action. Remember to keep it logical, polite, and factual. Avoid overly emotional language, don't demand action, or be rude to the person or company you are writing to or opposing sides. The next few paragraphs should justify your position by providing background information and details. Make sure they are logical, factual, reasonable, practical, and legal. Don't base your appeal simply on emotions, faith, or personal desires. Don't bore the reader with a long story; get to the point quickly and accurately. There are a few different strategies you can employ to achieve this: Cite statistics and facts to appeal to your reader's reason. Make sure your statistics and facts are from credible, respected sources, and that you are using them truthfully and not taking them out of context. Make sure to cite the sources. Quote experts on the topic who support your position or disagree with the other side. These experts should be respected in their fields and be qualified to have an opinion on the subject. Provide a reason why your request should be granted. Telling someone they need to do something isn't a very effective persuasive technique, but explaining to them why you believe something should be done can help change their mind. Explain the current situation and why it needs to change. Provide details, specifications, and limitations to your position and request. Talk about past efforts related to your request, or the lack of any action. Give examples of testimonials that relate to your position. Think of any other evidence you can provide as to why your position matters. Just remember to limit what you include in your paragraphs. State your case and situation simply. Don't go into excess detail, but do include all the essential points. Choose only the most relevant statistics, experts, and testimonials. One key to effective persuasion is to address the opposing side. You want to predict any counterarguments, objections, or questions your readers will have so you can address them in your letter. Find common ground with the opposition, or provide strong support for your own position. Make sure to openly admit differences between your position and the opposing side. Don't try to hide them; this weakens your argument. Instead, stress shared values, experiences, and problems with the opposing side. Avoid judgmental statements. That puts too much emotion into your letter and lessens your logical appeal. Being overly negative and judgmental may deter the other side from agreeing with you. Restate your request or opinion at the end. This is the paragraph where you can suggest a solution or call to action. Tell the reader that you will follow up on this correspondence by phone, email, or in person. Aim to end with a powerful sentence that will help to persuade your reader to be on your side, or to at least see things more clearly from your perspective. Offer your own solutions or help. Agree to compromise, or meet in the middle. Show what you have already done or are prepared to do to deal with the situation.

SUMMARY: Be concise. State your main point in the first couple sentences. Emphasize the importance of your request in the second paragraph. Support your request in the next paragraphs. Appeal to the other side. Close the letter by restating your request.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Or, if that's not possible, another option is to find a very cheap, broken keyboard of the same model (i.e. auction site), where the keys are still in good condition. That way you can salvage keys from the cheap, broken keyboard to use in your working keyboard.

SUMMARY: Order replacement keys online or through manufacturer if necessary.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look around for trees with thick canopiesthese will provide the best cover. Since you'll be well above the average person's line of sight, the person hunting for you will likely be too busy checking all the usual ground-level spots to figure out where you've gone. If you're perched on one of the lower branches, don't let your feet dangle where they can be seen. The same basic rules of hiding apply when you're in a tree: remain quiet and still. Rustling leaves can be a dead-give away. You don't actually have to get inside the bush. In most situations, simply getting low and staying behind it will be good enough. Just like with trees, though, avoid making any sudden movements that might cause the bush to shake, or you could end up blowing your cover. Watch out for bushes with thorns or spiky leaves. If you're not careful, you could get scraped up as you climb in or out. These places tend to be dark and a little scary, which means the person looking for you is less likely to venture into them after you. Best of all, there's often so many tools, vehicles, and pieces of equipment around that you'll have access to multiple hiding spots within your hiding spot. Don't hide in a shed or garage on someone else's property. You could get in trouble if you're caught trespassing. It's not a good idea to hide underneath a car or truck, either. On many houses, the areas under the front and back steps have open spaces built into them for storage. Look for a way to get under the porch or deck of the house where you're laying low. There may be a small door or gate, or you may be able to squeeze into an opening around the edge of the house. Watch out for potentially dangerous creatures while you're down below. Dark, damp spaces are often home to snakes, spiders, mice, and other creepy-crawlies. Fallen leaves make excellent natural camouflage. Dive into a freshly-raked mound and pull the loose leaves on top of yourself until you're completely concealed. Your friends will never suspect a thingunless you decide to pop out and scare them senseless! Drop a rock or stick into the leaf pile before you climb in to make sure there are no wild animals already hiding in it. Leaf piles can be breeding grounds for mold and bacteria, especially when they're wet, so avoid completely covering your face and try not to spend too much time inside. Darkness is the ultimate concealment. If you have nowhere else to post up, stick to the shadows, where you'll be practically invisible to your pursuers. Even if you're not completely blocked from view, you'll still be able to fade into the background and move stealthily from place to place. Wearing dark clothes will help you blend in with your surroundings even more. If the person looking for you is using a flashlight, try to find a large object to stand behind when they get close.

SUMMARY:
Climb a tree. Crouch in a bush. Retreat into a garage or shed. Sneak under the porch. Lie in wait in a pile of leaves. Move under the cover of darkness.