Problem: Article: If you’re writing an article for work or for school, make sure that you understand your task. Take a few minutes to check in with the person in charge to ask any questions that you have. Do this before you start writing so that you don’t have to redo any of your work.  Maybe your boss has asked you to write an article for the company newsletter. Check to see if there is a certain topic you should write about and how long the article should be. If you’re writing an article for the school paper, ask the editor or supervisor what you should cover. They might want you to write about the library renovations or write a feature about new students. Always stick to any guidelines that you’re given. It will make you look competent and responsible. If you’re a blogger or a freelance writer, you might be responsible for coming up with your own content. To find a good topic, think about your audience. For example, if you’re writing a cooking blog, you’ll want to stick to food-related topics.  Do some free-thinking. Just jot down any thoughts that come to mind. You can weed out the bad ideas later! For your cooking blog, you might scribble down words like “keto,” “blenders,” or “holiday meals.” Once you choose a topic, start making it more specific. For example, if you decide to write about holiday meals, you can narrow that down by choosing a specific holiday or season that you want to write about. You might decide to write about updated Thanksgiving classics. Spend some time looking up information online about whatever you’re writing about. You could also check your local library to see if there are good books on the subject. Depending on what type of article you’re writing, you might need to do some additional research.  If you’re writing about a person or doing a news article, it’s a good idea to interview some people. When you do an interview, prepare a list of questions ahead of time so that you don't forget any important questions. Be on time and be respectful. Take good notes or record the conversation so that you can accurately quote the person. For your article about Thanksgiving dishes, you might talk to some friends to see what they like to eat. You could also look up some food safety facts so that you can give sound advice about properly cooking a turkey. To make your article sound authoritative, you should choose sources that are accurate, current, and unbiased. If you're looking at sources online, check to see if you can find an author's name and the date the page was last updated. If you can't find an author, it might be better to use a different source. An exception would be a wiki, which has multiple authors. If that's the case, just check to see if they used outside sources to back up the facts.  Depending on the subject of your article, your source should be a few months to a few years old. Up to date information is typically the most accurate. For example, if you're writing about new trends for Thanksgiving appetizers, you probably don't want to look at a cookbook from 1975. Keep all of your information well-organized so that you can easily access it once you start writing. You can choose whatever note-taking system works for you. Maybe you’re a pen and paper person. Alternatively, you could take notes on your phone or computer. You can even leave yourself voice memos.  Take care to record all the important details. That means any names, dates, facts, or statistics. Don’t forget to write down your source, too! Keep your notes in a file on your computer or use an app on your phone to keep them organized. If you take notes on paper, keep them in a file folder so that you can easily access them.
Summary: Ask your boss or teacher for guidelines. Make a list of ideas if you’re working independently. Research the topic to make sure you’re informed. Choose reliable sources. Take notes to keep your ideas organized.

Problem: Article: Stack a second cube on top of the first one so that the middle brace is going in the opposite direction of the side it’s stacked on top of. The tips of the popsicle sticks can overlap to give you a better position for gluing.  The vertical sticks should be resting directly on top of the horizontal sticks. Your cubes should fit together pretty well. If you have to work them together a little bit, the tower will still work, it just won’t be as sturdy. If you have to force them to fit together, the tower will lose structural integrity. Using the same wood glue used to assemble the other pieces, glue the joints of the cube together. Be generous with the glue to make a sturdier tower. If the squares have been properly constructed, they should fit together nicely. If the cubes don’t sit nicely on top of each other, you may consider making a new cube so they stack properly. Uneven stacked cubes will not be as sturdy. Use clothespins or workbench clamps and attach the clips to hold the two cubes together. Clip them on in such a way that they hold the joints together, but are not touching the glue. Wait for everything to dry before removing the clamps and adding another cube to the tower. Add another cube to the top of the tower making sure to alternate the direction of the diagonal cross beam for each level. Alternating the cross braces adds another level of structural integrity to the tower. Glue and clip each level to ensure strong bonding between the levels. When you glue the last cube on top, your tower is finished!
Summary: Stack two cubes on top of each other. Glue the joints of the cubes together. Clamp the joints of the cubes in place. Repeat the process with another cube.

Problem: Article: Turn the oven to 350 F (177 C) and let it come to temperature. You will likely have to fry the potatoes in batches, and you can keep the cooked batches warm in the oven while the others sauté. Pour the oil into a large skillet or frying pan. Turn the heat to medium and let the oil preheat. The oil is ready when the surface begins to shimmer, but you don’t want it to start smoking.  Good oils for sautéing potatoes include canola and sunflower. Instead of cooking the potatoes in oil and adding butter later, you can also sauté them in duck fat or another animal fat. When the oil is ready, transfer the potatoes to the hot pan. For cubes, spread the potato chunks out into an even layer. For rounds, place each round in the pan individually, and spread the rounds out in a single layer. For halves, place each potato cut-side down into the pan. Cook only a single layer of potatoes at a time to ensure even cooking and browning. You may have to cook them in batches. Sauté the potatoes in the hot oil for about five minutes. When they become golden brown on the one side, use a thin spatula to flip the potatoes. Cook for another five minutes, or until they're golden brown on both sides. Once you flip the potatoes, wait about three minutes and then add the butter, garlic, and rosemary to the pan. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Shake the pan to distribute the new ingredients evenly. Continue cooking for another two minutes or so, until the potatoes are cooked through and browned. Once fully cooked, toss the potatoes a few times with the spatula to coat them in the garlic and rosemary. When the first batch of potatoes is done, transfer them to a baking sheet. Spread the potatoes out into a single layer and transfer them to the oven to keep warm while you sauté the remaining potatoes. Add more oil to the pan and let it preheat. When the oil is hot, arrange the remaining potatoes in the pan and cook them for about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Flip the potatoes regularly, and add more butter, rosemary, and the garlic in the last few minutes of cooking. When all the potatoes are cooked, transfer them from the baking sheet or frying pan to a serving bowl. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste, if necessary.  Toss the potatoes to coat them in the seasoning before serving. Sautéed potatoes can be eaten alone, as a side dish with your favorite meals, or turned into tasty salads.
Summary:
Preheat the oven. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Arrange the potatoes in the pan. Cook the potatoes until golden brown. Add the remaining ingredients. Transfer cooked batches to the oven. Repeat until all the potatoes are cooked. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy.