Article: first. Even though an abstract goes at the beginning of the work, it acts as a summary of your entire paper. Rather than introducing your topic, it will be an overview of everything you write about in your paper. Save writing your abstract for last, after you have already finished your paper. A thesis and an abstract are entirely different things. The thesis of a paper introduces the main idea or question, while the abstract works to review the entirety of the paper, including the methods and results. Even if you think that you know what your paper is going to be about, always save the abstract for last. You will be able to give a much more accurate summary if you do just that - summarize what you've already written. The paper you're writing probably has specific guidelines and requirements, whether it's for publication in a journal, submission in a class, or part of a work project. Before you start writing, refer to the rubric or guidelines you were presented with to identify important issues to keep in mind. Is there a maximum or minimum length? Are there style requirements? Are you writing for an instructor or a publication? Abstracts are written to help readers find your work. For example, in scientific journals, abstracts allow readers to quickly decide whether the research discussed is relevant to their own interests. Abstracts also help your readers get at your main argument quickly. Keep the needs of your readers in mind as you write the abstract. Will other academics in your field read this abstract? Should it be accessible to a lay reader or somebody from another field? Although all abstracts accomplish essentially the same goal, there are two primary styles of abstract: descriptive and informative. You may have been assigned a specific style, but if you weren't, you will have to determine which is right for you. Typically, informative abstracts are used for much longer and technical research while descriptive abstracts are best for shorter papers. Descriptive abstracts explain the purpose, goal, and methods of your research but leave out the results section. These are typically only 100-200 words. Informative abstracts are like a condensed version of your paper, giving an overview of everything in your research including the results. These are much longer than descriptive abstracts, and can be anywhere from a single paragraph to a whole page long. The basic information included in both styles of abstract is the same, with the main difference being that the results are only included in an informative abstract, and an informative abstract is much longer than a descriptive one. A critical abstract is not often used, but it may be required in some courses. A critical abstract accomplishes the same goals as the other types of abstract, but will also relate the study or work being discussed to the writer's own research. It may critique the research design or methods.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Write your paper Review and understand any requirements for writing your abstract. Consider your audience. Determine the type of abstract you must write.
Article: We sleep better in clean, attractive spaces. Studies indicate that decorating bedroom spaces with flowers has a positive impact on mood when waking. Your room should be a cool, calm environment. Given how hectic teen lives can be, creating a sleep ritual is necessary to ensure a good night's sleep. Consider the following when designing a sleep ritual: Turn down lighting. This reminds your body that it is night and triggers natural circadian rhythms that help you get sleepy. Wear sunglasses in the afternoons and evenings to decrease exposure to bright light. Have a snack. Going to bed hungry prevents sleep; however, eating too much keeps you awake via digestion. Have a glass of milk or a piece of toast. Ensure that feelings of hunger are suppressed, but don't eat to be full. Dress seasonally. If it's winter, wear warm sleep attire; if it's summer, consider a t-shirt and cotton shorts. Don't dress in layers, as this can bind movement and require you to wake up to remove clothing. Keep your room cool. It's better if your room is cool rather than warm, as this can help trigger the cooling cycle your body follows during normal sleep. Avoid refined sugar before bed. Processed sugar causes a spike in blood sugar, followed by a drop that can wake you up in the middle of the night. Avoid exercise within two hours of bedtime. This increases heart rate and metabolism, decreasing sleepiness. These depend on what time you start your day. Aim for at least eight hours of sleep but no more than ten, as this can disrupt your sleep schedule and make you feel groggy. Maintain your schedule even on weekends, making it easier to keep a sleep schedule on school days. Once in a sleep pattern, you may wake up without an alarm; however, at first, it's good to ensure you wake on time. Deep sleepers can set multiple alarms or procure a very loud alarm; however, for the typical sleeper, a simple alarm clock works best - avoid cell phone alarm as it forces you to sleep close to your phone which may distract you from sleeping. Research shows that sleeping on your right side increases positive dreaming, decreasing mood dysfunction the following day. Purchase a body pillow for your left side to shape your sleep posture and keep you on the right. How and when you start the day is the first step toward a healthy sleep pattern and promotes your reliance on natural circadian rhythms. Don't press Snooze. When your body wakes, returns to sleep, then wakes again a few minutes later, dissonance is created (called "sleep inertia"). This increases grogginess which lasts up to two 2 hours after waking. To avoid snoozing, put your alarm on the other side of the room, forcing you to get out of bed to turn it off. Open the curtains. Morning light between the hours of 6 to 10 am triggers melatonin release and has an antidepressant effect. It also helps trigger natural circadian rhythms, contributing the wakefulness. Take a warm shower. Raising body temperature increases circulation, contributing to wakefulness. Still find yourself feeling groggy? End your shower with a cool rinse. Have breakfast. Remember that your body has been without food for eight to 10 hours. Having breakfast increases alertness and prevents midday sleepiness that can lead to impaired sleep at night.
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Clean your room. Plan a sleep ritual. Pick a bedtime and wake up time. Set an alarm. Sleep on your right-side. Wake up well.
Article: Firing up the app takes you to a screen with two buttons: The "Gallery" button and the "Create New" button. The "Gallery" button allows you take a look at the posters you have created. The "Create New" button lets you create new posters. To begin, tap on the "Create New" button. Tap the blue ribbon with three horizontal bars for access to shapes that you can add to your new poster. You can select any of the different styles already available in the app, just tap on any one of them to select the one you want to use. Blocks with the small grocery cart on their top left indicate additional themes that are available for $0.99. A pop-up bar will appear asking if you want to add any photo from your photo album or take a picture with your camera. You can select any of the options to add a photo or you can leave the poster as is, without a photo. You can do this by tapping on the three horizontal bars at the bottom. Tapping the capital T button will allow you to insert or change texts. You can also change the font style, size, and color. Do this by clicking the plus (+) sign. When you like what you see, just press "Next." The app will now give you various looks of the poster you created with different effects on each one. Tap the one that you like. When you're done creating your poster, select "Save." If you don't like what you created and want to make changes, you can click on "Go Back." You also have the option to share your poster; just tap "Share."
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View the home interface. Start creating a new poster. Add shapes. Add themes. Insert a photo. Adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation. Add texts. Add another section box to the poster. Go over your creation. Select effects. Save your changes.