In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are a wide variety of academic and popular books available that you can read to learn about observational learning. By reading about observational learning, you'll learn about different techniques and perspectives about how to do so effectively. Consider the 1977 book ''Self-Efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change'' by Albert Bandura. Read "Observational Learning: Evidence from Randomized Natural Field Experiment" by Hongrin Cai, Yuyu Chen, and Hanming Fang. Consider ''Opening Doors to Equity: A Practical Guide to Observation-Based Professional Learning'' by Tonya Ward Singer. Singer's book focuses on observation and learning in the education profession. A great way to educate yourself about observational learning is to attend events where people will teach you or discuss different theories or methods about it. At such events, you'll both learn by watching other people and by listening to them discuss their techniques. Go to educational conferences. Depending on the conference, they might have panels or speakers that will address observational learning. See speakers in your area who speak on the subject. To find useful events, use an internet search engine to search for "educational conferences" or "observational learning speakers." Scroll through the results to find events in your area. The most formal way of educating yourself about observational learning is by relevant classes at your local college or university. Consider classes on behaviorism, which focuses observing human behavior and drawing conclusions. Programs that might offer relevant classes include education, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and the sciences.
Summary: Read about different approaches toward observational learning. Attend events where you can learn about observational learning. Enroll in relevant degree or non-degree granting programs that focus on related problems.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The easiest way to do this is to go to http://www.nadaguides.com/ and input your car's information. Fill out the various steps, including your make, model, mileage, and options. The website will give you estimate trade-in and sale values of your car. Insurance companies also use this information to determine a fair starting value for your car. This service is free to use. To begin our example, imagine that NADA determines that your car is worth roughly $15,000. " Insurance companies commonly divide the NADA value by 10 to arrive at a "base loss of value." This is, in theory, the largest amount of value that can be lost as diminished value. So for a $15,000 car, the base loss of value would be $1,500. This means that, at maximum, the diminished value after an accident and repair could be $1,500. Keep in mind that not all insurers use this calculation. Your insurer's calculation may take this calculation into consideration or completely ignore it. After the base value has been set, the company then adjusts it for values specific to your vehicles. The first, the damage multiplier, assesses how damaged your vehicle was by the accident from 0, which represents no structural damage or replaced panels, to 1, which represents major structural damage. Multiply the number by your base loss of value to get your damage-adjusted diminished value. Specifically, the numbers are as follows: 1.00: Severe structural damage 0.75: Major damage to structure and panels 0.50: Moderate damage to structure and panels 0.25: Minor damage to structure and panels 0.00: No structural damage or replaced panels For example, if your car experienced moderate damage, you would multiply your base loss value of $1,500 by 0.5 to get $750, your damage-adjusted diminished value. After adjusting for damage, your claim will now have to be adjusted for your car's mileage. Again, this relies on a set of values that are multiply by the result of your damage adjustment. The values are as follows: 1.0: 0-19,999 miles 0.8: 20,000-39,999 miles 0.6: 40,000-59,999 miles 0.4: 60,000-79,999 miles 0.2: 80,000-99.999 miles 0.0: 100,000+ So, if your car, with a damage adjusted diminished value of $750, has 65,000 miles on it, you would use the multiplier of 0.4 This would give you 0.4*$750, or $300. The remaining value after both adjustments is the total diminished value that the insurance company will allow you to claim because of your accident. Keep in mind that their specific calculation how produce a different number. However, this is a generalized form of the calculation that many insurers use.
Summary: Find your car's value. Calculate the "base loss of value. Multiply by the damage multiplier. Multiply by the mileage multiplier. Examine your result.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: "Size" is the adhesive material applied to the surface that makes the copper leaf stick to it. There are two options available water-based or oil-based size. Oil-based size is the most traditional choice. Quick-dry oil size reaches tack (the required "stickiness" to adhere the copper leaf) in about two hours. It is meant to be used for small projects or whenever you have a limited time frame to work within. Slow-set oil size will reach tack in ten to twelve hours. It is intended for larger projects that require a lot of work time. Water-based size is an alternative to the more typical oil-based size. It comes to tack within twenty minutes, and remains workable for about thirty hours. Water-based size is not burnishable. If you plan to burnish the surface, use oil-based size. Adhesive size goes on wet. Use a paint brush to apply the size carefully to the surface. Even application is desirable for best results. Use the paint brush to work the size to an even coat as you spread it over the surface. Make sure you cover all areas that you want to gild. Copper leaf will not stick to a surface that does not have size on it. Once applied, you must give the size the proper amount of time to reach tack before applying the copper leaf. Tack times vary based on which kind of size you use. Following the correct tack time procedure will greatly affect the final look of your project. For the most professional looking results, read and follow the tack time instructions precisely. Gently run the back of your knuckle over a small area of the surface. Listen for a squeak sound, which indicates tackiness has been reached. If the size is still too wet to apply the copper leaf, it will come off on your skin. When it's ready, it will feel sticky but will not come off on your skin. Monitor the size carefully and test the tack every half hour until it has been reached. Once the size becomes too dry, you will have missed your opportunity to apply the copper leaf. It must be applied to a surface with proper tack. If you live in a very warm or dry environment, keep in mind that tack time may be reduced.
Summary:
Choose the right size for your project. Apply the adhesive size. Allow time for tack to develop. Test the tack.