Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a section of the quote. Study the quote. Create the ellipsis. Add a period when you delete a sentence.

Answer: Although choosing which section of a quote to abbreviate for a student paper or published article is up to editorial discretion (ie, it's up to you), you must be careful not to influence the meaning of the quote in any way. To make sure you aren't changing the meaning, choose words that are not essential to understanding a quotation. Leave verbs and new subjects alone, but take out words that are already understood by the reader. In other words, it's permissible to remove phrases that are redundant or repetitive. For example, here is another Charles Dickens quote, this time from the novel Our Mutual Friend: "I cannot help it; reason has nothing to do with it; I love her against reason." Here is the quote with a redundant phrase removed: "I cannot help it ... I love her against reason." Write out the full quote and study it to determine which parts may not be necessary. Then use a highlighting tool to select these words and phrases. Read the quote aloud, omitting these highlighted words. If you can tell that you have changed the meaning, work with the highlighted areas until you have preserved the original meaning of the quote. For example, if you were working with the above quote, the bolded words are marked for removal: "I cannot help it; reason has nothing to do with it; I love her against reason." Once you have studied the quote and selected passages to omit, go ahead and delete or erase them. In place of the removed section(s), write an ellipsis. If the removed section leaves the quote grammatically incorrect, add a word or short phrase that bridges the gaps in square brackets [ ] after the ellipsis. For example, it would look like: "She played in the sun ... [but] hated it." If you have determined it is possible to delete the rest of a sentence or a whole sentence, you need to add the period that would have been there after the ellipsis. The ellipsis would then look like it has four dots. Remember that an ellipsis has only three dots. The fourth dot is always a period. Begin the next part of the quotation with a capital letter if it is the beginning of a new sentence. For example, if you were quoting from the same passage as the Dickens quote in this method, you would take out the sentences we used above and leave the sentences around it like this: "To enlighten [human Justice] with the lights of a stone passage, a flight of stairs, a brown window-curtain, and a black man .... What a use for the money, and how worthy of its old misuses!"

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Position the SD card. Locate the lock switch. Unlock the SD card.

Answer: Place the SD card on a flat surface with the label facing upward. Doing so will help you find the lock switch for the SD card. If you are using a micro- or mini-SD card, insert it into an SD card adapter, and place the adapter label-up on a flat surface. It should be on the upper-left side of the SD card. The lock switch is typically a small white or silver tab that protrudes from the left side of the SD card. Slide the lock switch toward the gold connectors at the bottom of the SD card. This turns off the SD card's write protection and enables you to store files and data on the card.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Do your homework. Look up licensing. Evaluate your realtor's certifications. Check your potential realtor's current listings. Hire a realtor to advocate for you.

Answer: The right realtor can make the process of buying a condo much easier, but the wrong fit could end up costing you time. Ask your agent to provide a list of previous clients with contact information and who on that list might be pleased or disappointed with the realtor's performance. A question to consider while contacting your realtor's previous clients: what was the asking price and sales price of the property? This is a good gauge of how hard your realtor will work for you. Each state/province you live in should have boards that license and discipline real estate agents. While inquiring with you local realty regulatory agency, check to see the status of your potential agent's license and whether there has been disciplinary actions or complaints. Real estate agents specialize in different kinds of property sales. Even among generalists, you will likely find your agent has additional training in some areas. The three main credentials you will have to evaluate are: CRS (Certified Residential Specialist): has completed additional training focusing on residential realty. ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative): has completed additional training representing buyers in a transaction. SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist): has completed additional training helping buyers and sellers above the 50-year age mark. There are two main places you might find current listings: your agent's or agency's website AND realtor.com, a website that complies with Multiple Listing Services. Although you can purchase a condo without the help of a Realtor, the process may go smoother if you enlist the help of an expert. He or she will be able to help you quickly find condos that meet your needs as well as keep you apprised of newly listed condos that may be right for you. The Realtor will put the time and effort into your condo buying search so you won't have to.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find your TV's HDMI port. Plug the Fire Stick into your TV's HDMI port. Assemble the power cable. Connect the Fire Stick to a power outlet. Place the batteries in your Fire Stick remote. Turn on your TV. Change the TV's input to the HDMI channel. Press the "Play/Pause" button when prompted. Select a wireless network and enter the password. Wait for any updates to install. Sign in with your Amazon account when prompted. Use your Fire Stick TV as a smart TV.

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An HDMI port resembles a thin, wide slot with a slightly tapered base. HDMI ports are typically located on the back or the side of your TV screen. Note the number next to the HDMI port as well, since this is the input channel you'll need to use in order to use your Fire TV stick. If your TV doesn't have at least one HDMI port, you can buy an HDMI-to-RCA adapter that plugs into the red, white, and yellow ports in the back or side of your TV instead. The Fire Stick itself plugs directly into the HDMI port on your TV. The HDMI connector only fits one way, so don't force it if it doesn't fit. If your TV is against a wall or doesn't have enough room to house the Fire Stick, plug the HDMI extension cable that came with your Fire Stick into the TV, then plug the Fire Stick into the end of the extension cable. Plug the USB cable into the power adapter brick, then unfold the plug from the brick. Plug the end of the cable into the port on the side of the Fire Stick, then plug the other end of the power cable into a wall socket. Again, if you can't reach the Fire Stick with the power cable, try using the HDMI extension cable that came with your Fire Stick. There should be two AAA batteries in your Fire Stick package. Press your TV's power button. This will vary from TV to TV, but will typically consist of pressing your TV's (or TV remote's) Input button until you reach the input number that's next to the HDMI port on your TV. You should see your Fire TV's logo display. It's on your remote. This will pair the remote with your Fire Stick TV. Doing so will allow you to continue with the Fire Stick installation. Especially if this is your first time setting up this Fire Stick, the update process can take a few minutes. Enter your Amazon account email address and password. This will ensure that you can view your Amazon subscriptions and purchases. Once you're signed into your Amazon account, you can view your purchased movies, shows, and games, as well as scroll through apps and stream video through Netflix, Hulu, and so on.