Q: A thesis statement conveys to the reader the points and/or arguments you wish to make in a paper. It serves as a road map by telling the reader the direction of your argument or analysis and how you will interpret the importance of the subject. In the most simple of terms, a thesis statement answers the question, "What is this paper about?" Additionally, a thesis statement is an assertion, not a fact or observation. Facts are used within the paper to support your thesis. takes a stand, meaning it announces your position towards a particular topic. is the main idea and explains what you intend to discuss. answers a specific question and explains how you plan to support your argument. is debatable. Someone should be able to argue an alternate position, or conversely, support your claims. You want your thesis statement to be identifiable as a thesis statement. You do this by taking a very particular tone and using specific kinds of phrasing and words. Use words like "because" and language which is firm and definitive. Example thesis statements with good statement language include: "Because of William the Conqueror's campaign into England, that nation developed the strength and culture it would need to eventually build the British Empire." "Hemingway significantly changed literature by normalizing simplistic writing and frank tone." Because of the role thesis statements play, they appear at the beginning of the paper, usually at the end of the first paragraph or somewhere in the introduction. Although most people look for the thesis at the end of the first paragraph, its location can depend on a number of factors such as how lengthy of an introduction you need before you can introduce your thesis or the length of your paper. Thesis statements are clear and to-the-point, which helps the reader identify the topic and direction of the paper, as well as your position towards the subject.
A: State your thesis statement correctly. Get the sound right. Know where to place a thesis statement. Limit a thesis statement to one or two sentences in length.

Article: If you're substituting powdered buttermilk for actual buttermilk, the amount you need will vary by brand. Check the label of your powdered buttermilk. However, as a general rule of thumb, you usually substitute 1/4 cup of buttermilk (60 mL) mixed with 1 cup of water (240 mL) for every cup (240 mL) of buttermilk in a recipe. When substituting powdered buttermilk for liquid buttermilk, follow the recipe as you normally would. Simply add your mixture of powdered buttermilk and water when you would normally add the buttermilk. The recipe should turn out more or less the same. Liquid buttermilk, or powdered buttermilk mixed with water, is usually added while you're mixing ingredients like eggs or butter. However, if a recipe calls for powdered buttermilk, it is added to the dry ingredients. For baked goods, you mix the buttermilk in with flour, baking soda, salt, dried spices, and any other dry ingredients used.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Substitute powdered buttermilk for liquid buttermilk. Bake your recipe as usual. Mix your buttermilk into the dry ingredients if a recipe calls for it.

Problem: Article: The most essential thing to remember when you're mixing prints is that the prints should have at least one color in common. Repeating colors is the way to help prints complement each other instead of clashing. Colors can pull two completely different prints together and make them look like they were made for each other! One way to repeat print colors is to choose two prints with the same dominant color. For example, you might have a lime green-striped skirt and a paisley with a lime-green background. For a slightly bolder look, choose a less dominant color from one print and match that color with your second print. For example, if you have an ikat print with a touch of rose, pair it with a rose-colored plaid. The colors don't have to match exactly, but they should be close enough that it's clear they are meant to go together. If you have too many prints in the same size, your outfit or home decor could end up looking busy. Think of prints in terms of their size, and choose a big size and a smaller size to go together. Having prints in a range of sizes creates visual harmony instead of headaches. For example, if you have a skirt with a large floral pattern, try pairing it with a thin-striped top. If your couch has a big plaid pattern, use throw pillows with a smaller print. If you're mixing three different prints, aim to have the largest print take up 60 percent of the look, choose a medium print to comprise 30 percent of the look, and have the smallest print make up the last 10 percent as an accent. This balances the overall appearance of the prints and keeps them from being too overwhelming. For example, you might wear a maxi skirt with a large floral pattern, a mid-top with a medium stripe print, and statement necklace with a small colorful print. In your home, try pairing wallpaper with a big, bold print with a chair or sofa with medium print and accent pillows or lamp shades with the smallest print. Sometimes two prints that would otherwise clash need something solid to break them up. Choose a solid color that matches both prints and feature it prominently in between the prints, rather than having the prints layered on top of one another. This gives the eye a chance to rest instead of jumping back and forth between busy prints. Prints that are similar in scale but come in slightly different colors can layer beautifully. This is a great way to mix prints if you're after a more conservative, monochrome look that works as well in the office as it does on a weekend. For example, if you have a peach and white polka dotted top, trying pairing it with a black and white polka dotted skirt. At home, try working with 2 - 3 different plaid prints in one room. Another great way to incorporate a variety of prints is to choose one that's bold and another that's low-contrast, such as a neutral-toned ikat print. This allows you to create an interesting, finished look without too many overwhelming colors or prints.
Summary: Repeat colors. Pick a big print and a small print. Follow the 60-30-10 rule. Use a solid to break up prints. Mix two similar prints. Mix bold patterns with low-contrast patterns.

Q: List any plans you have for your trip -- restaurants you'll eat at, events you'll attend, attractions you plan on visiting -- and think about what you might do in your free time. Knowing what you have planned will tell you exactly what clothes and other items to bring so you're not packing for the unknown. Don't guess what you should pack or pack outfits for hypothetical events. Include any clothes, shoes, toiletries, or other items you'll need on your trip. Avoid deviating from the list unless you remember something essential you forgot to include. A list will give you confidence so you don't pack unnecessary items out of fear of being unprepared. Packing last minute is stressful and you're more likely to pack unnecessary items when you wait to pack the night before your trip. Start packing at least three days before you leave so you can take your time to assess what items you need to bring. Rolling your clothes will save you more space in your luggage so you can limit the number of bags you take on your trip. Folded garments tend to stack up quickly, but you can easily squeeze a rolled-up shirt or pair of pants into the extra space in your bag. Use the shampoo, conditioner, and soap at your hotel instead of bringing your own. Leave your sunscreen, toothpaste, shaving cream, and other toiletries at home and purchase some at the store when you get to your destination. Packing full-size bottles of products like hairspray, lotion, and face wash will take up unnecessary space. Look online or in your local drug store for smaller-size bottles of the products you want to bring. If you can't find a travel-size option for something, buy a small, refillable travel bottle and fill it with the product you want to take with you.
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Write out your trip itinerary before you start packing. Make a list of what you need to pack. Pack for your trip in advance. Roll your clothes instead of folding them. Limit the toiletries you bring. Use travel-size versions of your favorite products.