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It is important to make sure that the person who needs your support feels a sense of confidentiality. An empty room is the best option if it is available. However, an unoccupied corner is sufficient if no rooms are open. Be sure to talk in a low voice, especially if you are in an area where others can potentially walk by and hear. Reduce distractions as much as possible. Try to select an area that is quiet where you won't be distracted by the television, radio or other electronic devices. Also, be sure to avoid doing other things like texting or looking through your wallet while the person is talking. An alternative to sitting in a private area would be a "walk and talk." Instead of sitting in one place, you and the other person could go for a leisurely stroll as you talk. This often allows the person to feel more comfortable discussing their problems. Active listening can also be accomplished over the telephone. However, it is important that you have the conversation when there aren't a lot of distractions. You can ask the person about what happened or how they're feeling. The key here is to assure them that you're there to listen. It's important that the person feels like you are truly interested in hearing what they have to say and that you really want to support them. Use open-ended questions to help guide the conversation and stir discussion. Good open ended questions will give you a glimpse into what the person is thinking Your questions should start with words like "How" and "Why" and should evoke discussion rather than one word responses. Some examples of open-ended questions are: "What happened?" "What will you do next?" "How did that make you feel?" Look at the person as they speak to you and give them your undivided attention. Having your undivided attention will help them feel more valued. Making eye contact is important so that the person knows that you are listening to them. However, make sure the eye contact isn't excessive. Be careful that you don't end up staring. Use open body language and other nonverbal cues to show them that you're listening. Try nodding occasionally and smiling when appropriate. Also, be sure that you do not cross your arms because this reflects defensiveness and the person may not respond well to that posture. Demonstrating empathy is a key component to helping someone feel supported. To reflect more empathy, it is important that you clearly understand what the person is trying to communicate. Acknowledging and reflecting back to them what they are saying is a great way to make sure that you understand. They'll also feel more supported and better understood. Don't just repeat back to them the exact same sentence that they state in a robotic fashion. Use paraphrasing to be more conversational in your approach. Just be sure that as you restate what the person is saying, you are using their words. You could say things like "It sounds like you are saying" or "What I'm hearing is" or other similar statements. This helps the person to know that you really are listening. Don't interrupt the person when they are talking. Instead, show support by allowing them the opportunity to express what they are thinking and feeling without interruption. Only reflect back what they are saying when there is a natural silence in the conversation or when it's clear that they are waiting for feedback. This is not the time to pass judgment or be critical. Listening and showing empathy does not mean that you necessarily agree with what the person is saying; rather it is reflecting that you care about them and what they are experiencing. Avoid saying "I told you so," "It's really not that big of a deal," "It can't be that bad," "You're blowing it out of proportion" or other critical or minimizing comments. Your job during this time is simply to show support and empathy.

summary: Walk to a private area. Ask questions. Listen to the person's response. Restate what the person is saying.

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Put the water in a small pot and warm it up over medium heat. Keep heating the water until it starts steaming, and then reduce the temperature to low heat. You don't need to bring the water to a boil or else it may get too hot.

summary: Heat 2c (470ml) of water in a pot.

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When citing in MLA format, your in-text citation should include the author's name and the page number that the information is from. You can include these together in a parenthetical citation, or you can mention one in your writing and the other in a parenthetical citation. Ex: We can therefore ascertain that "Rembrandt's decline in popularity may have been his dedication to Biblical painting" (Wallace 112). Ex: According to some, "another reason for Rembrandt's decline in popularity may have been his dedication to Biblical painting" (Wallace 112), but not everyone agree on this matter. Ex: Wallace states that "another reason for Rembrandt's decline in popularity may have been his dedication to Biblical painting" (112). Slightly different than MLA format, APA requires an in-text parenthetical citation with the author's last name and the year the text was published. They must be included together in the parentheses, or you can mention the name of the author in your writing and put just the year in parentheses afterwards. Ex: As Billy's character is described, we learn "Billy wasn't a Catholic, even though he grew up with a ghastly crucifix on his wall" (Vonnegut 1969). Ex: Vonnegut gives a factual statement with a clear opinion thrown in when he says "Billy wasn't a Catholic, even though he grew up with a ghastly crucifix on his wall" (1969). Ex: With the knowledge that "Billy wasn't a Catholic, even though he grew up with a ghastly crucifix on his wall" (Vonnegut 1969), we begin to understand his philosophical standings. The Chicago style of formatting research essays uses footnotes at the bottom of your page rather than in-text parenthetical citations. In order to cite a quotation in your paper, add a footnote number immediately after the ending quotation mark (not inside the quotes). This should be paired with a matching citation at the bottom of the page.
summary: Quote in MLA format. Quote in APA format. Quote in Chicago style.