Problem: Article: Even though you may only have a few hours to write this essay, taking a few moments at the beginning to develop a quick plan will help you perform at your best. Read the prompt carefully! If the question asks you to take a position, take one. If it asks you to evaluate the events that led to the downfall of Rome, don't just give a summary of Roman history. Jot down an idea map. You probably won't have time to make a formal outline. However, having an idea of the main points that you want to touch on and how they relate will help you structure the essay. If you can't figure out how to connect your main points, that's a sign you need to think a little bit more before you start writing. Figure out your argument. Once you've noted down some main points, figure out what you want to say about them. Even timed essays need a unified argument or thesis. If you must answer more than one essay question during a time period, make sure that you leave yourself enough time to write all of them. It's also a good idea to check the grade values for your essay questions, too. For example, you wouldn't want to spend the same amount of time and effort on a 3-paragraph essay question worth 20% as you would a 2-page essay question worth 60%. If you see a question that you feel will be more difficult for you, it could be a good idea to tackle it first. This will get the hard stuff out of the way while you're still fresh. All too often, students will write their way into their ideas after spending a whole paragraph on meaningless generalizations. Particularly in timed essays, it is very important to get directly to your main argument and providing evidence for it. Spending too much time on the introduction can leave you with less time to write later. If you notice that your introductory paragraph starts with something broad or hugely general, such as "Throughout the history of time, humans have been fascinated by science," cut it. Don't put anything in a timed essay that doesn't support your point. If you are talking about the importance of religious belief in modern society, don't dilute your point by also referencing socialism, Hollywood, and banana farming. A common issue with essays, especially those produced under pressure, is that student writers often present evidence without explaining how it links back to their claims. Make sure that you follow the "C-E-E" (Claim-Evidence-Explanation) formula for each paragraph: Claim. This is the main argument of the paragraph. It is probably located in your topic sentence. Evidence. This is the supporting detail that proves your claim. Explanation. This connects the evidence back to your claim and explains why the evidence proves what you say it does. If anything in your paragraph doesn't fit one of these three elements, it's a good sign you don't need it in the paragraph. Even in timed situations, you will want to leave some time to revise. This means more than cleaning up spelling and other minor errors. Read back through your whole essay. Does the essay actually demonstrate and support what your thesis says is the main argument? It's not uncommon for ideas to evolve as you write. If this has happened, tweak your thesis accordingly. Do the paragraphs flow smoothly from one to the next? Timed essays don't have the same standards that regular essays do, but your reader should still be able to follow your argument in a logical progression without feeling yanked around or lost. Do you offer a conclusion that sums up your argument? Don't leave the essay hanging without a conclusion. Even if it's very brief, a conclusion will help your essay feel complete.
Summary: Plan your work. Time your writing strategically. Cut the fluff. Explain connections between evidence and claims. Leave time to revise.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's a blue app with a white f. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen. To take a photo, tap the large circle at the bottom-center of the screen. To upload a photo from your iPhone, tap the overlapping photos icon in the lower-right corner of the screen. Then tap the photo(s) you want to upload. It's an arrow in a white circle in the lower-right corner of your screen. Tap Your Story to upload the photo(s) to your "Story," where they'll be visible to your friends for 24 hours before disappearing. Tap Post to upload the photo(s) to your timeline where it will remain permanently, unless you delete it. Tap friends' names to upload the photo(s) directly to selected friends via Messenger. They'll be able to view the photo(s) twice in 24 hours before the photo disappears. If you just want to send a photo directly to a Facebook friend, do so using the Messenger app. It's the white paper airplane icon in the lower-right corner of the screen. The photo(s) will be uploaded to Facebook.

SUMMARY: Open Facebook. Tap the camera icon. Take or upload a photo. Tap the "Send" button. Select an upload location or locations. Tap the "Share" button.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Most cut flower bouquets come with a pack of floral preservative that you can mix into the flower water. You should always add this into the water to keep the flowers perky and fresh. Follow the directions on the package to make sure you are using the correct amount of floral solution per the amount of water in the vase. Too much water can result in a diluted solution and too little water can result in a solution that is too strong for the flowers. Floral preservatives are effective because they provide food for the flowers in the form of sugar, they contain ingredients that kill bacteria and fungi, and they acidify the water. Sugar can help to feed the flowers and perk them up. You can use baking white sugar and stir it into the vase water so it combines well. You can also add one to two teaspoons of white vinegar to the water in addition to the sugar. Vinegar can help to get rid of bacteria in the water that could weaken the flowers. A citrus based soda like 7-UP can provide acidity and sugar for the flowers, which can help them to stay fresh. To combat the bacteria growth in the flower water, you can also add a small amount of bleach. This mixture can help to prolong the lifespan of the flowers and prevent bacteria growth in the flower water. To create a citrus based soda and bleach mixture, you can combine two cups of soda (not diet) with two cups water. Add one teaspoon household chlorine bleach. Mix well and place the freshly cut flowers into the mixture. You can also use two tablespoons lemon juice and one tablespoon sugar instead of two cups soda if you do not have access to soda. Vodka can help to prevent the production of ethylene gas, which can cause wilting. You will need to dilute the vodka to avoid poisoning the flowers. Add 1 tablespoon vodka to one to two cups of water. Aspirin contains nitric oxide, which can help to slow down the dying process in plants. To try this method, crush 1 mg or two tablets of Aspirin and let it dissolve into the water. Viagra will also work the same way as it contains nitric oxide. In one test of the Aspirin method, the flower heads stayed perky until day 5 of the trial and the stems of the flowers turned gray. The copper in the penny can act as an antibacterial agent and prevent the growth of bacteria that could weaken the flowers. Make sure the copper penny is clean before putting it into the flower water.
Summary:
Put floral preservative in the water. Add three teaspoons of sugar to the water. Make a citrus based soda and bleach mixture. Add diluted vodka to the water. Try adding crushed Aspirin to the water. Put a copper penny in the water.