Article: The first step in the scientific method is formulating a question. Make some observation of the world around you, and pose it as a question. You will then use the scientific method to investigate the question and attempt to answer it. The scientific method can be applied to all sorts of questions, for example, you could ask "Will I save money if I stop shopping at Store A and buy my groceries at Store B instead?" It is likely that someone has asked a similar question in the past and gotten some answers. Research your question using the internet, the library, or other records. Even if you do not find an exact answer, you will gain an understanding of the variables that you need to consider in your experiment. For example, you might find that someone did a study of the prices of groceries at Store A depending on the time of year. While this doesn't answer your entire question, it does bring to your attention that you should consider the time of year in your experiment. Once you have a thorough understanding of your question, you will need to develop a hypothesis. A hypothesis is a statement that reflects your educated guess as to what the answer to your question might be. A hypothesis absolutely must be falsifiable, or able to be disproven. Start your hypothesis with an educated guess. For example, if you have shopped at Store A and Store B before and you have an instinct that Store B might be cheaper, you could build your hypothesis around that thought. A good hypothesis would be "Store B has lower prices than Store A." A bad hypothesis would be "The prices of Store B are set by invisible magicians that can never be discovered by people." Hypotheses are useful because they allow you to predict the outcome of one thing based on your knowledge about it. Then, you can adjust your hypothesis based on whether or not it was disproven. Keep in mind that a hypothesis can never be "proven." For example, your prediction might be "If I shop at Store B, I'll save money."
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask questions. Do some background research. Answer those questions with a hypothesis. Use the hypothesis to make some prediction.
Article: Rather than looking at yourself in the mirror when you take your selfie, keep your eyes on the screen of your phone. Not only does this help you make sure you're getting a good shot, it also prevents you from looking awkward or forced. Don't put on a huge smile, either. Instead, try a slight smirk or pout for a cooler vibe. To get into one of these leg-lengthening poses, imagine that you're taking a baby step forward. Step slightly forward out to one side or cross one foot in front of the other. You can also point the toe of your foot that's out in front. This will make your legs appear even leaner. Don't step out too far in front or too far out to the side or you'll look unnatural. To highlight what you're wearing, place your feet about hip-width apart and square your shoulders so you're directly facing the mirror. Stand up straight with your shoulders back so you don't look slouched over in the picture. You can do whatever you want with your arms. Let them hang naturally at your side or place one hand on your hip for a sassier pose, for instance. Mix up your mirror pictures by getting creative. For example, sit cross-legged on the floor in front of the mirror or put a foot up on the counter if you're taking your selfie in the bathroom mirror. If you're in the bathroom, you can also try sitting on the counter for a playful picture.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Look at the camera instead of the mirror to avoid looking cheesy. Place one leg out in front of you or cross your legs to look thinner. Stand facing forward with your legs slightly apart to show off your outfit. Try a variation like sitting in front of the mirror for a unique selfie.
Article: Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to separate a thin strand of hair from the middle section. Pull it taut so that it is perpendicular to your head. Select a strand that is no larger than the diameter of the perm rod you plan to use, since packing too much hair onto a rod can result in limp curls. You can start at your front hairline or at the back of your crown. If you did the latter, you'll have to go back and do the front once you reach your nape. Place an end paper against the hair strand, so that half of it is hanging off the side. Fold the excess paper under the hair strand so that it's sandwiched inside. Next, slide the end paper towards the bottom of the hair section. It would be a good idea to fold some end papers in half ahead of time. This way, you can just slide it over the edge of the hair strand, then pull it down. Place the end of the hair strand on top of a curling rod. Wrap the hair around the curling rod until you reach your scalp, then close the rod. Choose a rod size that's appropriate for the curl size you want. Remember: the larger the rod, the larger and looser the curl. Roll the rod downward, away from your forehead and towards your nape. If you started from the back of your crown, work your way down to your nape first, then go back and do the front section. If you started from your hairline, just work your way down to your nape. Make sure that all of the hair from the middle section goes into the rod. Choose a side to start with, and unravel the run. Create a vertical part, somewhere behind your ear, and wrap the front section of hair into a bun. Apply more rods horizontally in a vertical column, then do the front section of hair (the one that's in front of your ears). The ends of the rods need to be touching each other--including the side-back section and the middle section. Start applying the rods at the top of the side section, right under the middle section, and finish at your hairline. At this point, your hair may start to dry as you work with it. If that happens, simply mist it with water. This will make it easier to wrap around the rod. This is very important, as you'll need some sort of barrier between your skin and the perm solution. Purchase a strip of cotton batting from an online or local beauty supply store, then wrap it around your hairline, tucking it under the edges of the rods. The cotton batting is not fabric. It looks like a long cotton ball. It's similar to what you'd find at a nail salon.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Take a thin strand of hair from the middle section. Fold an end paper around the end of the hair strand. Wrap the hair strand around a curling rod. Repeat the process for the entire middle section. Apply 2 columns of rods to each side section. Wrap a cotton strip around your hairline, tucking it under the rods.