Examine the abstract and introduction in detail. Ask yourself the following: How well does the abstract summarize the article, the problem it addresses, its techniques, results, and significance? For example, you might find that an abstract describes a pharmaceutical study's topic and skips to results without discussing the experiment's methods with much detail. Does the introduction map out the article's structure? Does it clearly lay out the groundwork? A good introduction gives you a clear idea of what to expect in the coming sections. It might state the problem and hypothesis, briefly describe the investigation's methods, then state whether the experiment proved or disproved the hypothesis. Most journal articles include a review of existing literature early on and, throughout, cite previous scholarly work. Determine if the sources it references are authoritative, how well its literature review summarizes sources, and whether the sources situate the article in a field of research or simply drop well-known names. If necessary, spend some time perusing copies of the article's sources so you can better understand the topic's existing literature. A good literature review will say something like, "Smith and Jones, in their authoritative 2015 study, demonstrated that adult men and women responded favorably to the treatment. However, no research on the topic has examined the technique's effects and safety in children and adolescents, which is what we sought to explore in our current work." Ask yourself, "Are these methods an appropriate, reasonable means of solving the problem?" Imagine other possible ways of setting up an experiment or structuring an investigation, and note any improvements the authors could have made. For example, you might observe that subjects in medical study didn't accurately represent a diverse population. Decide whether tables, diagrams, legends, and other visual aids effectively organize information. Do the results and discussion sections clearly summarize and interpret the data? Are tables and figures purposeful or redundant? For example, you might find that tables list too much undigested data that the authors don't adequately summarize within the text. For non-scientific articles, decide how well the article presents the evidence that supports its argument. Is the evidence relevant, and does the article convincingly analyze and interpret the evidence? For example, if you're reviewing an art history article, decide whether it analyzes an artwork reasonably or simply leaps to conclusions. A reasonable analysis might argue, "The artist was a member of Rembrandt's workshop, which is evident in the painting's dramatic light and sensual texture." Even if it's meant for a specialized audience, an article's writing style should be clear, concise, and correct. Evaluate style by asking yourself the following: Is the language clear and unambiguous, or does excessive jargon interfere with its ability to make an argument? Are there places that are too wordy? Can any ideas be stated in a simpler way? Are grammar, punctuation, and terminology correct?
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One-sentence summary -- Decide how well the abstract and introduction map out the article. Evaluate the article's references and literature review. Examine the methods. Assess how the article presents data and results. Evaluate non-scientific evidence and analyses. Assess the writing style.

Try to find at least 30 minutes a day to practice and build on your skills. Work on memorizing where all of the notes are on the keyboard, and try playing more complex chords and scales. Search "free keyboard lessons" online or consider hiring a professional keyboard teacher to help you practice in person. Once you've gotten down the basics, you can start practicing actual songs on the keyboard. Search online for "free keyboard sheet music" if you're looking for a song to try out. Reading sheet music will be hard at first, but once you learn the musical notation you'll get faster. Some good songs for beginners you can try out are: "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven. "Waltz from Sleeping Beauty" by Tchaikovsky. "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin.
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One-sentence summary -- Practice playing the keyboard every day. Practice reading sheet music.

Choose fruits and vegetables that offer an array of colors for the best nutrients, such as cantaloupes, carrots or tomatoes. Avoid vegetables that contain starch, such as corn. Instead, eat green vegetables like spinach, broccoli or green beans. Choose whole grain foods, rather than processed flour or foods with high sugar content. Healthy grains include barley, oats and brown rice. These foods are rated low on the glycemic index (GI), which measures the effect of carbohydrates on blood glucose levels in the body. High levels of glucose can lead to insulin resistance. Avoid salty and processed snacks like chips or pretzels.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat a diet high in vegetables and fruits. Eliminate bad carbohydrates. Choose snacks with low GI levels, such as nuts, beans and dried fruit.

Usually, the drainage is bloody following surgery, but as time passes it should become straw-colored, then clear. The drainage should never look cloudy or like pus. Notice the amount of drainage for every 24 hours. Your doctor should have given you a marked plastic container so you can track how many cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (ml) of fluid were drained. Check this every time you empty the JP drain, usually every eight to 12 hours. The amount of fluid should decrease as time passes. You'll probably also be given a data sheet, to log the amount at the time of drainage. Usually drains can be pulled (by your surgical staff) when drainage is less than 30 100 cc in 24 hours. It is important that you have good communication with your surgeon and the staff. You'll need to attend follow-up appointments for wound observation and drainage removal. You should also report any issues or concerns you have. If you notice any of the following, get call your doctor: Edges of the wound are red Pus or thick drainage Foul odor coming from the incision/insertion site Fever, greater than 101F (38.3C) Pain at surgical site Bathing and showering can be challenging with JP drains, but with some help you should be able to gently clean the site. Be sure to get your doctor's permission before bathing or showering, especially if you still have bandages. If you're allowed to bathe or shower, gently wash the area and make sure it's completely dry when you're done. If you're not allowed to bathe or shower, carefully clean the area around the drain using a washcloth or gauze. If you need additional help, communicate this to the office staff for a visiting nurse referral. Some surgeons will have a visiting nurse come out daily to help you with a sponge bathe and washing your hair. Or consider having a family member help you bathe. Use a safety pin and attach the pin through the plastic loop on top of the JP bulb. Wear loose fitting clothing and attach your drains to your clothing, like a loose shirt. Pin the drains to anchor them. This way, they won't get tangled or pulled out. JP drains that are attached to clothing may also feel more comfortable. You might try using a fanny pack to secure the JP drains around your waist. Avoid pinning them to your pants. If you accidentally forget they're there, you may pull down your pants and remove the drains.
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Pay attention to the drainage. Monitor the wound site. Keep the area clean. Secure the drains.