Article: One of the most important aspects of writing a philosophy paper is anticipating objections to your statements. These are called 'counter-objections' (or simply 'counters'). Imagine that you are having a rational argument with an educated person who disagrees with you. What might that person say to each of the points that you make? A counter to your thesis that "Mercy has more value than justice" might be that a serial killer who preyed on children does not deserve mercy. If you only acknowledge a counter but you do not respond to it, your main point will be weakened. Make sure to clearly and thoroughly explain why you believe the counter is invalid. One response to the counter about the serial killer could be that by serving the serial killer with a just sentence, you are showing mercy to the family and friends of his victims. Failing to address objections to your arguments will make your paper seem weak, and this will be reflected in your grade. Address the major relevant criticisms thoroughly. Once you have addressed and defended against relevant counters, make your own positive argument supporting your thesis. If this raises more counter-objections, address those as well. After addressing the counter about the serial killer, follow up with a strong argument in defense of a merciful approach. Use specific examples, such as a case of a reformed criminal who changed his ways, was pardoned from prison, and went on to do great things. Another example could be the Biblical story of Moses and the Egyptians - God showed mercy to Moses and the Hebrews by freeing them from slavery. This resulted in punishment for the Egyptians who were holding the Hebrews captive.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Anticipate objections to your arguments. Respond to each counter-objection. Do not ignore any obvious criticisms against your thesis. Follow counter-objections with a positive argument.
Article: You will need to label the box for shipping. As with any other container, you will need to put your address as well as the address of the recipient. You can write this directly on the box, or get adhesive labels at a local post office where you can write the address and return address down. Dry ice is considered a hazardous material, so it needs to be marked properly prior to shipment. At the post office, make sure you ask that the following labels be attached to your box: You will need a label that says "Dry Ice" or "Carbon Dioxide Solid." You will need a label that reads UN 1845, which also indicates the package contains hazardous materials. You will need a label indicating the net worth of dry ice in your container. Make sure you know how much dry ice you used during packing. Packages of dry ice will have their weight written on the label. As dry ice is considered hazardous, it needs what is called a Class 9 label. This is a label, which you receive at the post office, that indicates the package contains dry ice. You can receive a label free of charge at most post offices. You can also call the FedEx company to have a label shipped to you for free by calling 1-800-463-3339. Make sure you put the Class 9 label on the same side of the package that contains the UN 1845 label. When shipping with dry ice, certain paperwork is required. You usually include basic information, like your name and address, and do not need to bring in any special materials to fill out paperwork. At the post office, you'll be presented with the proper forms. You may have to fill out what is called a shipper's declaration. This is a slip that includes basic information about yourself and the recipient. You will also need to put in some numbers indicating what hazardous material you are shipping. The worker at the post office should be able to help you with the form.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Add the correct addresses. Mark the package correctly. Get a Class 9 label. Complete the required paperwork at a local post office.
Article: A lot can go a long way, so you only need about 1 to 2 tsp (5 to10 ml) of ketchup, at most. Use a soft cotton or terrycloth rag for best results. Tomato juice is a mild acid, so the use of tomato-based products can help dissolve debris causing tarnish and dullness on your brass. Ketchup is your best option since it is so thick, but in the absence of ketchup, you could also try tomato paste or tomato juice. Wipe the sides of the brass object down with the ketchup-covered cloth, coating all sides in the ketchup. For best results, rub the ketchup on in a single direction instead of rubbing it on in a back-and-forth motion or a circular motion. Use a damp cloth to wipe off the ketchup after allowing the tomato substance to sit on the surface for a couple of minutes. You could also rinse the brass under running water to get the ketchup off, but using a damp cloth provides the added benefit of a little extra buffing. Use a dry, soft cloth to dry off any remaining moisture while giving the brass a final shine. Thoroughly buff the entire surface by passing over it in small, circular motions.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Squirt a dollop of ketchup onto a soft cloth. Rub the surface of the brass with the ketchup. Wipe off the residue. Buff until dry and shiny.