INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Teachers assign notes so that you will be familiar with the topic being discussed in class. If you do the assigned notes before class, you'll already know many of the background details. Then you can focus your note-taking on key concepts. Read through your notes from the previous lecture before class as well. This will help you get back up to speed on where you last left off in the class. If your teacher provides outlines, PowerPoint slides, or even a basic summary of the upcoming lecture, use it to your advantage. Think of it as the framing for a house, which you will then complete and furnish with your note-taking. It may be tempting to just print out that lecture outline or slideshow and figure you can skip note-taking during class -- or just jot down a few things on the printout here and there. But it is much better to use these materials to structure your notes. This is the best way to process information, which is after all the goal of note-taking. Many students are more comfortable typing than writing, but there are still reasons to consider the tried-and-true method of putting pen to paper. Some studies indicate that students who hand-write notes are more able to comprehend and recall lecture material than those who type. It can be easier to fall into transcription mode on a laptop. This is when where you try to type everything said instead of actively discerning what is most important to write down. Writing things down by hand can help you achieve greater focus. On the other hand, using a laptop or other electronic device makes it easier to format, save, edit, share, and read notes (with no worries about messy handwriting). Note-taking aids available on laptops are nearly endless, such as: "notebook layout" formatting on Microsoft Word, etc.; software that connects a recording of the lecture to your notes; note organization programs that let you unite materials of various type and formats, such as emails and PDFs; and collaborative note-taking platforms that allow you to team up with others to take notes in real time. These may be lifesavers or distractions for you. Only you can judge what works best. Some instructors and institutions ban the use of laptops in class, so don't discount the need to know how to write notes by hand. Choose a spot in the class where you will have few distractions. Then you will be able to pay attention better and take better notes. Find a spot where you can see and hear the lecturer clearly. You should also be able to see the board clearly. Show up to class a little early to ensure you get your pick of seats. If you find yourself distracted by noisy fellow students, an air conditioning vent, or an unfortunate glare on the projector screen, discreetly move to a new seat if you can do so without causing a significant disruption. Otherwise, do your best this time and find a new spot for the next time. If you take notes by hand, bring extra pens or pencils and paper. If you take notes on a laptop or other electronic device, make sure it is sufficiently charged and ready to go as soon as class begins. Some people prefer using loose note sheets so they can lay them out on the table or floor when studying, while others find bound notebooks more tidy. Make sure your notes are clearly labeled for future reference. Write the date of the lecture and the topic at the top of each page. If you have multiple pages of notes, include page numbers as well. This will help you keep your notes in order. The more orderly your notes are at creation, the easier they will be to understand, revise, and study. One option is the outline format, especially if the lecture is clearly structured and/or presented in such a manner. In this format, you'll have section headings. Underneath each section heading, write down ideas in bullet form and supplementary ideas with indented sub-bullets. This is much better than just writing down everything as a new point. Be warned that lecturers are not always organized about following main points with subpoints. Keep in mind that you may have to reorganize your notes after the lecture.

SUMMARY: Complete notes before the day's lecture. Check for online course materials and lecture outlines. Consider the pros and cons of typing notes during a lecture. Sit near the front of the room. Make sure you are well-stocked with note-taking supplies. Label your paper with the date and topic of the lecture. Consider formatting options for your notes.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Airbnb requires that you try resolving issues with current reservations with the host before requesting a refund. Since Airbnb's customer support team will need to see proof that you contacted the host, use the Airbnb app or website for all communications. If you notice a problem with your reservation while checking in, you'll have 24 hours from check-in time to request a refund from Airbnb. Make sure to contact the host as soon as you notice an issue so you don't miss this window. If your host doesn't respond appropriately (or at all), continue with this method. If you're reporting an issue of cleanliness or misrepresentation, Airbnb may ask for photographic proof. If it's safe to do so, capture clear photos of each issue so they'll be ready if necessary. Customer service is available by phone 24/7. An Airbnb support rep will provide you with a refund (or try to find you another place to stay) as long as you're experiencing one of these issues: The host hasn't provided you reasonable access to the booked location. The unit was misrepresented in the listing. The unit hasn't been cleaned from a previous guest or tenant. There is an animal in the unit that wasn't disclosed. The unit is unsafe.
Summary: Contact your host using the Airbnb app. Take photos to document your experience. Call customer support at 1-855-424-7262 (US) or 1-415-800-5959 (elsewhere).

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the growth might not be a wart, treating it as one can make it worse or cause potential health issues. It's best to visit your doctor for a diagnostic exam to make sure your growth is a wart and receive proper treatment.Keep in mind that some skin cancers can look like a wart, so it's important that you're sure what you have is actually a wart. Your doctor can treat the warts in their office or may prescribe wart medication for you to use at home. Which treatment they recommend will depend on your preferences, the type of wart you have, the previous treatment methods you've used, and where the wart is located. Here are the typical treatments used for warts: Prescription-strength salicylic acid removes the wart layer-by-layer. Your doctor may prescribe this treatment alone or with cryotherapy. Cryotherapy involves freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen. A blister will form under and around the wart, which helps slough off the wart. However, you may experience discomfort, discoloration, and blistering. Trichloroacetic acid can be used in office to treat the wart after your doctor scrubs off the top layer of skin. This treatment can cause discomfort and may require several applications. Your doctor likely won't recommend it unless nothing else works. Surgery can remove a wart that is really bothering you, such as one on your face. Your doctor will cut away the wart, which may result in minor scarring. Laser treatments can cut off blood supply to the wart, causing it to die. However, this treatment may cause discomfort and scarring.

SUMMARY:
Talk to your doctor if you're not sure your bump is a wart. Ask your doctor about your treatment options.