Problem: Article: Dress in a way that is appropriate for someone of an "innocent" age. Wear clothing that is conservative and looks nice. Knees and shoulders should be covered and necklines should not be too low. You can also choose younger hairstyles, like two braids for girls, or slicked-back hair for boys. Try to get that "Sunday best" look, or a look that is appropriate for church or visiting with your grandparents. Boys can wear pressed pants and a polo, while girls can wear knee-length dresses or skirts and a blouse. Mary Janes (the shoe) for girls or any formal shoe for boys can also drive home the innocent look. You want to avoid the "in fashion" colors, jewel tones, and "sexy" colors like red and black. Instead, choose colors that are common in children's clothes, like pastels and some bright colors like yellow, pink, and blue. Very clean, white clothing can also look very innocent. Makeup can quickly make you look very adult or sexy, so women should avoid it. If you do need to wear makeup, go for the "natural" look, with just a little pink lipstick, basic foundation, and minimal eye makeup (maybe light mascara and little more). Strong scents create a very adult appearance, so avoid cologne and perfume. If you do need to have some kind of scent, try to mimic the smell of laundry or baby (talc) powder. Girls may be able to get away with a light, floral smell. To help get that fresh-from-church look, make sure your hair is very carefully kept. Get regular haircuts and keep your hair in a tidy hairstyle, such as braids or slicked back. Avoid popular hairstyles. You can get an innocent look by being careful about how you use your eyes. As they say, eyes are the window into the soul. Look away when you see or hear something inappropriate. Look up at people through your eyelashes. You should also look away when people you don't know make eye contact with you, or when someone you like looks at you.
Summary: Dress young. Dress formal. Choose the right colors. Avoid makeup. Avoid cologne or perfume. Keep hair trim and tidy. Use your eyes.

Problem: Article: Loneliness is when you are unhappy to be alone. Solitude is when you are happy to be alone. There is nothing wrong with solitude, wanting to, or enjoying being alone. Alone time can be useful and enjoyable. Usually, when we're devoting most of our time to other people, we tend to neglect ourselves. If you're going through a period of loneliness, take advantage of it by doing the things that you want to do for yourself. This is a wonderful opportunity and you deserve to be happy! Working out and taking care of our bodies is usually the first thing that gets tossed aside when we get busy. If you're spending less time with other people than normal, try using that time to exercise. If you exercise at a gym, you might even meet some new friends or a new special someone! Taking time to indulge in a new hobby can help you to overcome feelings of loneliness, even if you are doing the hobby by yourself. You could learn to play an instrument, learn to draw, or learn to dance. Going and learning these subjects with others may help you meet new people but it will also give you a creative outlet for your feelings. Turn your loneliness into something beautiful! Cook yourself a nice meal or make baked goods for friends or neighbors. Cooking up a meal is rewarding, you can channel your focus into something nourishing. Consider joining a club to meet other people who enjoy this hobby as well. People oftentimes have something really big that they want to do and a thousand excuses not to do it. Have you ever wanted to write a book? Make a movie? Use your loneliness as an excuse to do something great. Who knows, maybe it will turn into something that helps others deal with their loneliness...
Summary: Differentiate between loneliness and solitude. Work on improving yourself and making yourself happy. Consider joining a gym. Learn a new skill. Do something big.

Problem: Article: This is a brief summary of the main argument you will be making about the story. Write a sentence or 2 clearly explaining what your essay will be about. Place this statement at the end of a brief introductory paragraph, which might include basic information about the story and/or a summary of the nature of the assignment. For example, "'Jeeves Takes Charge,' by P. G. Wodehouse, is one of the earliest short stories to feature Bertie Wooster and his valet, Jeeves, who would eventually become iconic figures in the canon of comedic English literature. This story utilizes humor and dramatic irony to explore themes of agency, authority, and the nature of interpersonal relationships." The form and content of the thesis may depend on the assignment. For example, if you are supposed to answer a specific question about the story, make sure your thesis addresses that question. Once you've analyzed the component parts of the story, you may have a stronger impression of what it is about and how you feel about it. Briefly reflect on the story, and consider what aspects of it left the greatest impression on you. For example: Which turns of phrase or word choices stood out to you the most? Which character(s) did you like the best or least, and why? Which moment in the plot made the greatest impression on you? Were you surprised by anything that happened? How do you feel about the story? Do you like it or dislike it? Did you feel like you learned something from it, or did it evoke any particularly strong feelings in you? Think about the story critically. There are a lot of different criteria that you might use to decide whether the story is good or effective. For example, you might ask yourself: Did this story evoke the kinds of emotions that the author intended? Why or why not? Is the style distinctive and interesting? Did the story feel original? Were the characters and plot sufficiently developed? Did the characters' actions make sense? If you make an argument about the story, it's important to back it up with specific examples. You could draw evidence from within the story itself (e.g., you could quote or paraphrase a passage that supports your point) or from the external context of the story (such as information about the author or parallels from contemporary literature). If you wished to argue that Wodehouse drew intentional parallels between Jeeves and Florence in "Jeeves Takes Charge," you could support this by quoting passages that highlight these parallels. For example, "Bertie says of Jeeves early on that '. . . unless I was jolly careful and nipped this lad in the bud, he would be starting to boss me. He had the aspect of a distinctly resolute blighter.' Later, he agrees with Jeeves's assessment that Florence 'is of a highly determined and arbitrary temperament, quite opposed to your own.'" A basic summary of your interpretation of the story is a good way to round out your analysis. Consider what the story was about beyond the basic plot. Think about how the author used setting, plot, language, tone, symbolism, allusions, and other literary devices to convey the major themes or ideas of the story. How did these elements combine to create the meaning in the story? For example, you might say, "'Jeeves Takes Charge' is a story about a young man struggling to maintain his agency and autonomy as he becomes caught up in parallel conflicts with 2 other major players in his life: his fiancee and his valet. In the end, Bertie decides that Florence is too controlling and manipulative. Ironically, he ultimately embraces those same qualities in Jeeves."
Summary: Start with a thesis statement. Describe your overall impressions of the story. Discuss whether you feel the story is successful. Support your arguments with evidence. Summarize your interpretation of what the author was trying to say.

Problem: Article: Lots of beginners who are trying to build strength in their forearms over-use wrist-straps, which is counter-productive. Your wrists won't get stronger if you're relying on wrist-straps to bear some of the burden of the weight. If you feel like you need wrist-straps, lower the weight you're lifting.
Summary:
Avoid the use of wrist straps.