Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Skim the entire copy before you begin editing. Correct spelling mistakes and word usage. Correct grammar errors. Search for and fix any errors in punctuation. Make sure that all abbreviations are defined.

Answer: Before you start the detailed work of copy editing, familiarize yourself with the content, tone, and formatting of the entire text. This will help satisfy your curiosity as to what the text is about, and will familiarize you with the author's writing ability and style. Make sure that you understand the goal or objective of the piece as well. If you're editing a long text (say, over 30 pages), you may need to skim a chapter or section at a time. If you're copy editing your own text, you can probably skip this step. Spelling errors crop up in every text, and it's mostly up to copy editors to catch and correct them. Also, correct words that, while not misspelled, are incorrectly used. For example, if an author meant to write "thorough" but instead wrote "through," change the incorrect word. If you're editing with a word processing software, it will catch many errors for you. Keep your eyes open for spelling mistakes still, though, since digital spell checkers aren't perfect and can't edit based on context. As you edit the copy, make sure that it follows correct grammar rules. Correct any ambiguous or incorrect grammar. While an author may perceive these edits as superficial, correct grammar is integral to the meaning and structure of good copy. If you're unsure if a specific instance of grammar is correct or not, consult your style guide. Grammar errors that you should spot and correct include: Subject-verb disagreement. Dangling or misplaced modifiers. Inconsistencies in verb tense. You'll need to refer to a style guide or grammar manual, which explains correct punctuation usage and rules. Edit the text so that all punctuation adds to the clarity and readability of the copy. An important part of this step is to make sure that authors use commas correctly. For example, an inexperienced author may place a period or comma outside of quotation marks. Fix any misused em- or en-dashes, or hyphens. Authors who are deeply entrenched in their fields often forget that lay readers will be unfamiliar with many common abbreviations and acronyms. This is especially prevalent in scientific or technical writing. Catch these missing definitions and insert them. Acronyms should be defined at the first usage. For example, USGS should be defined as or "the U.S. Geological Survey." Units of measure should also be define. For example, if you're editing a paper on hydrology, "ppm" should be defined as "parts per million" when first used. Common measurements like "cm" may not need to be defined. Consult your style guide to find out.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look thicker, sturdier stalks with fewer leaves on male plants. Check your plants regularly from July to September to sex them. Check the joints on the stalk for male flowers. Know that hermaphroditic (both sexes) plants exist, and should be treated as males. Throw out or remove male plants unless you specifically want seeds.

Answer: A male plant, compared to a female plant of the same strain, generally has a thicker stalk. That is because it gets taller than female plants and needs to be able to support the weight. They also have fewer leaves than female plants. If male plants are allowed to pollinate, they will severely lower the potential crop of your female plants. That's because, once fertilized, female plants spend energy producing seeds instead of THC, leading to a smaller harvest. If you are growing indoors you will likely be visiting your plants regularly, so the following checks should be easy to do. You need to check every plant to determine if it is male or female, as one rogue male can wreck your harvest. In general, male plants show their sex 7-10 days (indoor) or 3 weeks (outdoor) before female plants. The little balls that grow on the joints of the stalk (where the other branches meet the main stalk) are the main indicators of male plants. These flowers release pollen and need to be removed for a better crop. If you're trying to create new plants or reproduce, you need to leave these balls undisturbed. Female plants will have these bulbs too, but will also have long, translucent hairs on them. If you only see 1-2 on a plant, wait and see if more develop before cutting them. Marijuana plants can grow both sex organs. If you see any of the tell-tale male buds, you should trim them like you would a normal male plant. They will still release pollen that can ruin your crop. "Hermies" are generally undesirable plants, and they can ruin a small crop with their pollen if you're not careful. Once you've determined a plan is male, you need to get rid of it or it will ruin your crop. Do not try and remove the buds by hand, as missing even a few will significantly decrease your crop. While most growers simply throw the plants out, a few keep them around for breeding purposes. If you do, put them in a separate room from the females, and make sure you don't track pollen in from the male room to the female room on your clothes or hands.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Before asking him, think about where you want to go. Choose an activity that both of you will enjoy.

Answer: As part of this, consider how much it will cost, how far away it is, how long the activity will take and whether you have already done something similar before. Do you want the date to be just the two of you or would also like friends to come along? While making a compromise now and then to do something he likes a lot that you don't much care for is part of the relationship, if this is the first time for asking him on a date, choose something you will feel comfortable about too.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid the Friend Zone. Avoid letting him know how much you want to go out with him. Don't wait around too long.

Answer:
You need to make sure that the guy doesn't have you firmly planted in the friend zone and that he doesn't think he's in your "friend zone" either. There are a few things that you can do to draw the distinction between "just friends" and "more than friends". If he tries to treat you like another one of the guys, don't let him. Make it clear that you're not just there to be his buddy. If he invites you out with a group of guys, look nice, like you're dressing for a date. Look at how he asks you for advice. If he's always asking you what he should do about one girl or another, then he may just view you as a friend. Try to change the subject and show him that you're girlfriend material. There's a difference between dropping hints that you'd like him to ask you out and being very obvious about how much you want to go on a date. If you're too obvious, you won't leave anything to the imagination, and you won't seem as desirable. Avoid lavishing him with attention. He will be overwhelmed and it's better to play it cool. Avoid constantly asking him to hang out. If he's not responding, he may not be feeling it. Avoid talking about how free your weekends are or how flexible your schedule is. Instead, talk about all the fun plans you have ahead. He should feel like he should try to squeeze into your busy schedule if he wants to see you, not like you're waiting around for something fun to do. If you really want the guy to ask you out and feel like you've been dropping hints and letting him know you want to go out forever, then there are two things you can do. Move on. If you've made it clear that you want him to ask you out and he just won't budge, maybe he's just not that into you and you should find someone more worthy of your affection. Ask him out. If he's just really shy but you have the sense he wants to get to know you better, just be bold and ask him out. If you're nervous about it, ask him to hang out with you in a big group first.