Article: Put together some strategic questions for an online survey to circulate to your emailing lists. They don't have to be elaborate or conform strictly to the scientific method. Simple surveys can still be effective. You might be more familiar with using a word processing platform or spreadsheet, but a dedicated survey tool is better. Consider using one such as Constant Contact or SurveyMonkey that aggregates results for you. These tools also have helpful features and types of surveys and questions that you might not have thought about. Decide from the outset which type of information you're looking to learn so you can be specific and focused. Ask the most important questions first. That way, you can get your most important topics addressed before a respondent tunes out or skips to the end. Make the survey user friendly and brief. Ask multiple-choice or "closed" questions: ones that can be answered with one word or phrase. This makes results easier to analyze for you, and it makes questions easier to answer for your respondents. Introduce some variety to your queries. You might add some yes-or-no's to your multiple choice questions, or you could have them answer some queries on a scale of 1 to 10, for example. This might also be the exception to the rule of sticking to closed questions. You could ask an open-ended question or two for variety's sake. A good survey should help you find out what your customers really value, and may give insight into how they search for you. Then, you can place yourself on the other end of that search. Survey tools also usually provide pie charts and other graphics to help you visualize results or to use in presentations.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Develop a survey. Don't use a simple word processing document. Develop insightful questions. Analyze your results.

Problem: Article: Place the top of the canopy flat on the floor so that the bottom of the umbrella is facing up.
Summary: Set the new canopy on the floor.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are starting a piece from scratch, you'll have to make a chain before you can single crochet. First, you'll want to chain the number of single-crochet stitches you'd like to create, plus one or two, depending on which stitch you will be using in the next row. Figure out how many you need and continue. To crochet chain stitches, first tie a slip knot and poke the crochet hook through the knot. Hold the crochet hook in one hand, and the end of the yarn that leads back to the skein in the other. Wrap the end of the yarn around the hook once, starting behind the hook and coming up and over until the yarn lies beneath the hook itself.

SUMMARY: Plan the right number of chain stitches. Make a slipknot. Hold the yarn and hook correctly. Wrap the yarn.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use your kitchen table or another large surface to set up your station for manicures and pedicures. Because of the time it takes to do these activities and the time it takes for polish to dry, you want to be able to accommodate more than one person at a time. At this station, have: Nail polishes in a variety of colors Nail polish remover Cotton balls or pads Cuticle oil Hand and foot lotions Face washes and masks will need to be washed off so it makes sense to put this station nearest to the kitchen sink or the bathroom. Make sure when providing skin care products that you consider your guests different skin types (oily, dry, etc). For this station, you need: Facewash Face masks Lotion that won't clog pores Put out separate buckets for each person and some foot-soaking supplies next to your most comfortable seats. It's important for sanitary reasons that your guests don't use the same bucket. You can also line the buckets with plastic bags, or roasting pan liners before filling with water if you don't have enough for everyone. For this station, you need: Buckets or bowls big enough for people's feet Epsom salts or scented foot-soaking salts Clean, dry towels Liners (optional) Warm water You don't need to have any special equipment for a massage station. Just lay out a yoga mat or other padded mat with a small pillow in a quiet corner of the room. Add some nice-smelling body lotions or massage oils and encourage your guests to take turns giving each other neck, back, and shoulder rubs. Some guests may not be comfortable with giving or getting massages. Make sure everyone at your party is feeling good by letting everyone know it's okay to opt out if they don't want to participate. Somewhere away from the music, talking, and noise of the party, have a dedicated space for quiet reflection. The guests can go in there while they wait for their nails or face masks to dry. Any room with comfortable seating, dimmable lighting, and relative quiet would work great. If your guests have never meditated before, have a little print out available that tells them the basics of meditation. Remind them to sit comfortably, relax, and really focus on their breathing.
Summary: Set up a mani-pedi station that can seat more than one guest. Create a face-care station closest to a water source so your guests can rinse. Make a foot-soaking station on the couch or other area with comfy seating. Reserve a space for guests to give each other massages. Have a room or other secluded area set aside for quiet meditation.

Figure out what kinds of treats your dog likes and have them with you when training. Hold the treat in front of the dog so that he can smell it, but not eat it yet. Bring the treat back a bit so he knows he has to do something in order to get it from you. If you have already used a clicker with training, you can use the clicker instead of a treat for positive reinforcement, particularly if your dog has weight issues or is not hungry because he just ate.
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One-sentence summary -- Have a yummy treat ready.

To connect the pocket, pin it onto the front of the body piece so that the pocket is centered. Make sure that the body piece is turned right side out and the right side of the pocket is facing out as well. Pin along the flat edges of the pocket and leave the curved edges unpinned. Then, attach the pocket to the front of the body piece by sewing along the pinned edges. Make sure that you only sew the pocket to the top layer of fabric. You can skip this if you do not wish to have a pocket.
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One-sentence summary --
Pin and sew the pocket onto the front of the body piece.