Article: Some people write faster and more efficiently in the morning, while others excel at night. Try writing in both settings and determine which time feels best for you. Then, try to get as much writing done as you can during the times of day when you're most productive. Even if you're a night owl, you may still be more productive in the morning. Write during different parts of the day to see what works best for you. Read the prompt or assignment so you know what you have to write. Perform research and plot out the main points in your essay, paper, or story in an outline form. Determine what you want to include in your writing, and then write 2-3 sentences, or subpoints, within those main points. This will keep your writing precise and on topic, which will reduce the amount you need to delete or edit later. For example, the main points of your article could be something like, "Describing circuits" and "Powering Electronics." "Describing circuits" could include points like "Explaining a simple circuit" and "Completing a circuit." Researching things in the middle of writing wastes valuable time. Include your sources in your outline to save time, especially if you have to make citations later. If you're using electronic sources, bookmark them on your computer. Include notes in your outline about how you're going to use your sources and what information you hope to take from them. If the words are too complex, jot down an approximation of what you think you're hearing and do your research afterwards."Write your first draft and then come back and edit and review the writing later. This will allow you to get the bulk of the work out of the way and enable you to concentrate on grammar and spelling the second time around. Wasting time on smaller details can drain time and make the entire writing process much longer. If you find yourself stuck in a section, move past it and revisit it later with a fresh mind. Distractions like surfing the web, TV, or open chat programs can hinder your efficiency and slow down your writing speed. Find a solitary space where you can write and won't be distracted by the things going on around you. Clearing the clutter off your writing desk may also minimize distractions and improve your efficiency. If you can, put away your phone, tablet, or other devices you might be tempted to use to check social media or browse the web. You can also use productivity apps or extensions (like StayFocused) that temporarily cut off your access to time-wasting websites. If you are newer at writing or aren't used to writing on a deadline, there's a good possibility you'll be slower at writing than someone with more experience. Set goals that make sense for you and are within your ability. If you set a goal and you are stressed or feel like meeting the goal is impossible, set lighter goals for yourself. Set incrementally higher goals for yourself rather than taking on too much too fast. If you haven't written a lot in the past, you won't be able to write quickly without practice. However, once you practice writing a lot, you will be able to write at a quicker pace. For instance, you can set a goal that you'll have a certain number of pages or words completed within a day. If you're still working on building speed, daily goals can feel more manageable than more short-term ones (such as hourly goals). In order to improve your writing speed, you'll need a way to measure if you're improving. Set a timer to the goal that you set for yourself earlier and try to meet your goal within the allotted time. If you don't have a stopwatch or timer, there are apps that were created specifically for that purpose. Don't let the timer stress you out. It's merely there to remind you of how much time you're spending on an assignment.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine the time of day that you're most productive. Write an outline for your assignment. Write your first draft quickly and revisit it for edits. Minimize the distractions around you. Set realistic goals and deadlines for yourself. Use a timer to help meet your goals.
Article: Double-click the document that contains the picture you want to crop. This will open the document in Microsoft Word. Scroll through your document until you find the picture you want to crop, then click once the picture to select it. It's in the "Size" section on the right side of the Format toolbar. A drop-down menu will appear. On Mac, it's in the toolbar at the top of the "Picture Format" tab. This is in the drop-down menu. Clicking it prompts a set of black bars to appear on the edges and in the corners of the selected picture. Click and drag inward any of the black bars on the edges or in the corners of the picture to do so. It's the box with a line through it above the Crop drop-down icon. This will remove any section of the picture that falls outside of the black bars' limits. Press Ctrl+S (Windows) or Command+S (Mac) to do so.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Open your Microsoft Word document. Select a picture. Click Crop. Click Crop. Adjust the picture's crop. Click the "Crop" icon. Save your changes.
Article: Place the diced cucumbers, peppers, and onions in a large bowl. Toss the vegetables together with the salt, then cover the entire batch with cold water. Note that you should not add the minced garlic to this mixture. Set it aside until later. The bowl you use should be made of glass, plastic, or another non-reactive material. The water should be very cold to keep the vegetables as fresh as possible. If desired, you can add 1 cup (250 ml) of ice to the water, as well, to cool the mixture further. Set the mixture aside and let it rest for 4 to 6 hours at room temperature. Technically, you can move onto the next step after 2 hours if you're in a hurry. You can also allow the vegetables to soak overnight. Longer resting times should help prolong the lifespan of the relish, which is beneficial if you plan on storing it long-term. Check the mixture every hour or so. If the water level decreases significantly, add more cold water. If the water temperature becomes too warm, add more ice. Pour the contents of the bowl through a fine mesh colander, discarding the soaking water. Thoroughly rinse the vegetables with cool, running water. Agitate the colander carefully while rinsing the vegetables to promote even coverage. Allow the rinse water to completely drain from the vegetables before continuing. Return the vegetable mixture to the bowl and cover it with additional cold water. Allow the mixture to soak for another hour. Pour the contents of the bowl through the colander, discarding the water and keeping the vegetables. You do not need to rinse the mixture this time, but you may need to gently press the vegetables against the sides and bottom of the colander to squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Toss the vegetables with salt and water. Let the mixture rest. Drain and rinse the vegetables. Soak in fresh water. Drain the vegetables again.