WikiHow: A Large Scale Text Summarization Dataset
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keep related supplies in the same area . make an effort to clean a dedicated workspace after every session . place loose supplies in large , clearly visible containers . use clotheslines and clips to hang sketches , photos , and reference material . use every inch of the room for storage , especially vertical space . u... | how to be an organized artist 1 | if youre a photographer , keep all the necessary lens , cords , and batteries in the same quadrant of your home or studio . paints should be kept with brushes , cleaner , and canvas , print supplies should be by the ink , etc . make broader groups and areas for your supplies to make finding them easier , limiting your ... |
create a sketch in the neopoprealist manner of the future mural on a small piece of paper 8x10 using the black ink pen . prepare to create your neopoprealist mural . prepare your paint . begin your project with a design . produce a scaled down version of your finished mural . prepare the wall to be painted . after you ... | how to create a neopoprealist art work | see the image for how this drawing develops step - by - step . however , there is an important detail the following drawings are to examine it , and then , to create something unique . use the lines to create the image shape and sections . fill appeared sections with different patterns ornaments . add text if needed , ... |
get a bachelors degree . enroll in a studio - based program . train on a number of vfx computer programs . watch online tutorials . nurture your artistic side . pay close attention to movies , television shows , and video games . develop a specialization . | how to be a visual effects artist 1 | it is possible to become a vfx artist without a college degree , but the path is often easier with one . vfx artists usually major in fine arts , computer graphics , or animation . choose a college with a reputation for strength in these areas and a reputation for good job placement for graduates . the availability of ... |
start with some experience or interest in art . understand the difference between art collectors , art investors and art speculators . figure out what you are willing to pay for art , before going to an auction house . pay attention to what schools of art are selling well , and which are down . focus art investments on... | how to become an art investor | the best art investors do their research on the pieces of art that they buy , so someone with some education or interest in the art world is more likely to understand this niche market . as well as personal research , you will need to have contacts with people in the art world , such as auctioneers , gallery directors ... |
keep your reference materials , sketches , articles , photos , etc , in one easy to find place . make studies , or practice sketches , to organize effectively for larger projects . limit the supplies you leave out to the project at hand . keep an updated list of all of the necessary supplies , and the quantities of eac... | how to be an organized artist 2 | as you start planning for a project or work , youll likely be gathering scraps of inspiration and test sketches . while everyone has a strategy , there is nothing more maddening than digging through a book or the internet to re - find the cool idea you saw three months ago . try out dedicating 1 notebook , preferably w... |
keep all of your past work organized and accessible . record all of your artistic contacts and connections in one place . log the costs of supplies needed for each project . find out how much it costs you to make and sell each piece . pay attention to what other , similar works of art are selling for . consider the cos... | how to be an organized artist 3 | when you finish a project , whether it sells or not , dont just stuff it away in a drawer . you never know when youll want to revisit and idea or , more excitingly , when interest in your current work will drive up interest in past projects . if you do electronic work , back it up every 3 - 6 months on a dedicated hard... |
create a compelling reel or portfolio . land an internship . consider self - employment . sign on with a design company or studio . move up to a supervisor position . | how to be a visual effects artist 2 | this should be a short video showcasing the breadth and depth of your skills as an artist . some choose to follow a storyline format while others cycle through a series of clips . most college programs will give you time to create this work in your junior or senior years using professional grade equipment and software ... |
join a professional society . enjoy working with a team . expect long work hours . spend time on a tv or film set . | how to be a visual effects artist 3 | networking is a great way to find new opportunities and exchange ideas . start establishing your network as soon as you decide to become a vfx artist . join an industry group , such as the visual effects society ves . if you cant fully join , then simply follow their activities and attend events when you can . the ves ... |
make sure you know what is expected of you . stick to your topic . dont try to be to be funny unless the scenario calls for it . act naturally for the situation talk , act and sit as your character would usually do in the circumstances . participate . dont react to what others say as yourself , stay in character . dont... | how to be good at improvisation | some entire movies are improvised , some plays are . sometimes a group gets together to improvise one scene or find ways to improve a scene . sometimes a drama lesson can be a while series of different improvised scenes . a class leader may ask everyone to stand and improvise a moonwalk as an ice breaker . you might be... |
make a list of what your friends watch , read , and listen to now . go online to check celebrity gossip . watch popular tv shows to be in the know . check top 100 charts to see what music is popular now . go to the movies whenever something exciting is released . follow your favorite celebrities on twitter and instagra... | how to always catch pop culture references 1 | use your friends conversations to figure out whats popular . pay careful attention to which shows , bands and artists , movies , and celebrities they mention . make a list and add new references whenever they come up . you can use this list to pick which people and sources of entertainment you should follow first . itl... |
practice your material until you can perform each song perfectly . choose whether youre going to record your music in your own home studio or a professional recording studio . prove your talent . pick your best three to five songs for a demo submission . write a brief bio . visit httpwww . phantomcitystudio . comdemos ... | how to get a record deal with phantom city studio | professional quality recordings of your songs are always preferred . record a music demo . the word demo is shortened from the word demonstration . a demo is used to demonstrate your artistic abilities to the ar representatives of record labels . a demo submission is the process where an artist will find a record labe... |
listen to radio advertisements . determine the distance from your location to each casino . choose the casino that is the shortest distance from your location . | how to find the nearest casino 1 | listen to local radio broadcasts for advertisements that reference casinos in your area . if none are in your area , listen to national radio broadcasts for advertisements of casinos in other areas . note the location that is mentioned in each advertisement that involves a casino . if no locations are mentioned , note ... |
take theatre classes . volunteer at a theatre . try out every position . apply for an internship . apply at local theatres . see if theres an opening at a school near you . apply at music venues . network . wear black and dress conservatively . dedicate your time . be assertive . provide great customer service . improv... | how to be a stage manager | theatre classes arent just for budding actors . see if your local community college offers classes in touring production , stage lighting , or theatre management . you can also get a degree in stage management , theatre practice , or technical theatre . whether you take one class or many , youll learn invaluable skills... |
set up a clear list of traits and characteristics you are looking for , as well as the skills the actors need to have . remember the budget , the deadline , and all of the small details that the person you hire will need to know . call a talent agent , or look through portfolios on their website to see if anyone has th... | how to find actors | having a vision of the appearance and abilities of the performers can help you to narrow down your search . of course , you dont always have to stick to what youve written down , a lot of people change their mind to suit a different person . mapping out how much time and money you have for your search is crucial , sinc... |
determine if your minivan is currently under warranty . if so , locate a mechanic for warranty work . ask your friends , colleagues and family members for recommendations for a good mechanic . visit or call the recommended mechanic and ask him if he does the kind of repairs or maintenance you need done on your minivan ... | how to find a minivan mechanic | depending on the age of your van , it may still be under the original manufacturers warranty . another possibility is that your van is covered by an extended warranty . all information about warranties should be with the other documents relating to your vehicle purchase . warranty information should include details abo... |
define the workshop objective . decide who your audience is . schedule your workshop for the morning or early afternoon . publicize your workshop . recruit 8 - 15 participants for your workshop . prepare your participants for the workshop . prioritize your goals for the workshop . prepare a variety of teaching aids . p... | how to conduct a workshop | whether you are teaching a skill , delivering information or increasing awareness , outline the goals of your workshop . what do you want your workshop participants to learn this analysis may result in a list of specific skills you will be teaching , concrete topics you will cover , or simply a feeling you will inspire... |
make a list of references you dont understand . look up quotations from popular shows , movies , and songs . use online slang dictionaries to look up words you dont know . watch or listen to the old stuff with friends . dont try to know it all . | how to always catch pop culture references 2 | if youre new to pop culture , youve likely missed a lot over the past years or even decades . pay attention when people chat about older shows or movies , and make a list of the ones that come up most often . if people just drop references without mentioning which show or movie theyre talking about , you may have to as... |
watch television advertisements . determine the distance from your location to each casino . choose the casino that is the shortest distance from your location . | how to find the nearest casino 2 | while watching television , pay close attention to any advertisements that mention casinos . note the location that is mentioned in each advertisement that involves a casino . if no location is mentioned , note any additional contact information , such as a website or phone number . use that information to find out whe... |
read local newspapers andor newspapers with a broader focus . determine the distance from your location to each casino . choose the casino that is the shortest distance from your location . | how to find the nearest casino 3 | pay close attention to any articles or advertisements that mention casinos . note the location that is mentioned in each article or advertisement that involves a casino . if no locations are mentioned , note any additional contact information , such as a website or phone number . use that information to find out where ... |
read your local phone book . determine the distance from your location to each casino . choose the casino that is the shortest distance from your location . | how to find the nearest casino 4 | check for a section that is titled casino , or something similar . note the location of each casino . if you learn about more than 1 casino in your phone book , use the internet to search the distance between your location and each casino . sites such as maps . google . com or mapquest . com will help you in this sear... |
visit the following url on your internet browser httpwww . pokerhouse . co . uklandbasedcasinos . html . click the link that applies to your location . determine the distance from your location to each casino . choose the casino that is the shortest distance from your location . | how to find the nearest casino 5 | you will be able to find the nearest casino if you are in the united kingdom , united states , belgium , denmark , france , ireland , italy , portugal , or spain . if you click the link for casinos in the united kingdom , a list of uk cities will appear . click the link that applies to your city for a list of casinos ... |
determine if a fainting spell is approaching . react quickly to the symptoms . prepare yourself for losing consciousness . take it slowly if you do faint . identify the cause . prevent fainting spells through hydration . practice calming techniques . avoid excessive drinking and illegal drugs . find out if you have a m... | how to deal with fainting spells | there are a number of symptoms , referred to as pre - syncope , that you may experience immediately before fainting . most fainting spells occur when you are standing , and recognizing warning signs will help you prepare yourself if you do indeed faint . in addition , awareness can also help to prevent a fainting episo... |
help with basic hygiene . watch for bed sores . look for signs of chest problems . provide emotional support . ask about a social worker . request help from friends and family . let the professionals help . acknowledge your emotions . ask questions . take care of your spiritual needs . enjoy what you can . determine yo... | how to cope with a bedridden parent | a bedridden person may or may not be able to keep with their own hygiene tasks . if they cant , you or another caregiver will need to help them . even if they can , you might need to provide them with reminders and the tools to take care of their hygiene . bathing , dental care , nail care , hair care , and changing cl... |
drink more water . eat breakfast . eat well throughout the day . eat at the right times . consider going meatless . read the labels . get in shape . maintain a healthy weight . cross train . exercise wisely . take the little opportunities . think positively . be satisfied . think small . manage stress . choose your fri... | how to be healthy | adult humans should drink 2 - 3 litresor roughly eight 8 oz glasses of water per day whilst children should drink 1 - 2 litres or roughly five 8 oz glasses . that is in addition to things like tea and coffee . water keeps bodies at the correct temperature and removes toxins that are the inevitable result of metabolism... |
name it , make sure your pet always has enough food and water . keep your pet clean . train your pet . care for your pet . make sure to take it to the vet at least every 6 months . | how to be a responsible pet parent | this is a very fun part of having a pet . choose a name that represents the pet , you , your role model , or just pick a name that you really like . depending on the size of your pet , the bowls bowls are only used for dogs and cats . caged pets usually have a bowl of food and a little drip bottle for water . should be... |
go vegan , dont buy real fur products , dont visit zoos or circuses that you know mistreat animals . adopt , volunteer at an animal shelter . recycle and compost . know your facts . get involved | how to be animal friendly | if you just cant , reduce meat from your meal . artificial fur clothes are the same , but they are animal - friendly too its not cool to be cruel . only animals that are injured or too tame to survive in the wild should live in captivity . dont buy a pet , instead , adopt a friend . there are tons of animals mainly hor... |
give food and water to the pet . clean up after the pet . groom the pet . take your dog for daily walks . play with your pet . teach your dog basic obedience commands . do not give your pet unhealthy treats or food . follow your parents house rules for the pet . tell your parents if your pet is behaving badly . let you... | how to be a good pet owner for kids | you should start by providing the necessities for your pet , including food and fresh water . your parents may already have a feeding schedule set up , with set times in the day for feeding your pet . you should follow this feeding schedule and ask your parents if you can help them with giving your pet food and water o... |
assess your pets needs . adjust your pets schedule . write detailed instructions . talk to your veterinarian . | how to leave your pets alone while on vacation 1 | all pets are different and have unique personalities . some do well when left alone for longer periods of time and others do not . pets that are more social , have medical conditions , or that are used to having lots of interaction with others may not do as well on their own for long periods of time . also consider you... |
greet your pets . take special time each day to interact with your pets . wipeclean up accidents . give your pets a safe place to travel . | how to keep your pets happy | even if you have a busy schedule and return home late , make sure to call out to your pets . if you have a dog , he will probably be all over you within seconds of your arrival unless hes busy trying to dig out a bone from his favourite hidden place , your couch . calling out to your pets generates a positive attitude ... |
consider time spent caring for your pets . calculate space requirements for your pets . make sure you have the ability to care for your pets . count the number of pets you already have . create a budget . consider what you could spend your money on without pets . make sure all your needs are being met . pay for medical... | how to know when you have too many pets | cleaning , feeding , grooming , exercising , and ensuring a supply of fresh water is available for your animals takes time . see how long it takes you each day to properly care for all the animals you own . compare this with the amount of free time you have available after other obligations are met , such as work , sch... |
use stainless steel or ceramic for the water bowl container . make sure the container is over - sized . take care of the condition of your water bowl . dont just use really hot water . change the water frequently . spritz the bowl with a light mist of peroxide after you have cleaned it . give them filtered water . | how to improve the quality of your pets drinking water | dont use materials like plastic . the bigger the animal , the larger the container should be . dont scrub them with anything abrasive . you want them to stay as pristine as possible . scratches and abrasions will encourage mold and bacteria growth . it doesnt work , unless you are sending it through a commercial level ... |
determine if you can adequately care for a pet . choose a pet that fits your lifestyle . prepare your house for your incoming pet . buy necessary pet supplies in advance . budget enough money for adequate care . schedule regular visits to the vet . make sure your new family member has food that suits their nutritional ... | how to take care of your pet | while pets are loving additions to your home , they are not always easy to manage . all pets require time , money , and love in addition to the specific needs of each animal and breed . you need to be sure you want a pet not just that day but in the long - term . most pets require attention and maintenance during the d... |
research the type of pet , so you can make sure the pet fits into your environment and lifestyle . choose your breed carefully , especially if you have children . be realistic about your budget , and your ability to shoulder responsibilities . exercise your pet if its the kind of pet that needs it , such as a dog . wat... | how to take care of a pet | it is critical that you do adequate research before buying the pet . different animals have different needs regarding care for example , tropical fish cannot be treated the same way as cold water fish , and even within the same species , different breeds can have different needs . if you are buying a dog , then buying ... |
remember that they too are living things . if small animal dont make them live in a small cage choose a big cage , or even make one treat them like your family . understand them . take control of their stuff , rather than hiring a person to look after them . give them freedom . let them do what they want . | how to keep a pet | you must always keep in mind that your pet has feelings . just like you , they want freedom , good food , entertainment and may have acute feelings like sorrow , happiness etc . a pet may not be a human but its feelings and needs are very similar . they may not be able to express their feelings to us but they feel just... |
make a living space for them . get feeding supplies . secure the area . buy a water tank . be prepared to clean droppings . dont forget to love them , finally , have overall common sense | how to take care of outdoor exotic animals | not only do you need to make a nice living space for your animals before you even get them but you need to follow and , most often , exceed local or federal laws about minimally required spaces for each species . depending on the type of exotic pet , find an empty pasture or clear a space on your property thats about o... |
try a pet sitter . ask a friend or neighbor to check on your pet . take your pet to a boarding kennel . try home boarding . | how to leave your pets alone while on vacation 2 | having someone come to your home will allow your pet to be comfortable in its usual environment . decide how often your sitter will visit your pet . will the sitter come by once a day or multiple times a dayits best to use a professional sitter . professional pet sitters can be found on the national association of prof... |
relocate your caged pet . choose an environment that is similar to your home . get an in - home sitter for birds and cats . take your pet to a kennel . | how to leave your pets alone while on vacation 3 | caged animals such as hamsters , guinea pigs , rodent , reptiles , and amphibians can be taken to a friends or sitters home . create a document that outlines the feeding and water needs , cleaning schedule , and temperature control . pack all of the things that mimic your pets environment at your home such as bedding ,... |
make your home comfortable . pet - proof your home . use an automatic feeder . consider a pet camera . | how to leave your pets alone while on vacation 4 | if your pet will be staying at home on its own , keep the thermostat at a comfortable temperature for your pet . maintain the thermostat as if you were still at your house . close the doors to any rooms that you do not want your pet to get into . make sure that your pet has a good bed and way to go to the bathroom dogg... |
create a proper training environment . be prepared . start early , train often , but dont push too hard . have it eating out of your hand . shape the desired behaviors . get your clicks . stay on target . employ the step up as an early training step . test the most basic method . use an alternate treat - based step - u... | how to train a parrot | think about how you would want to teach a small child . if they feel safe , calm , comfortable , and alert , they are more likely to take instruction effectively . the same is true for your parrot . find a quiet space where you and your avian student can focus on the task at hand . choose somewhere familiar to the bird... |
decide what you want your parrot to say , but make it basic . if you want , you can make it say simple but funny things . you should go to a nice and quiet room . to start teaching it , repeat what you want it to say many times . if you do get your parrot to say it correctly , then youve succeeded | how to train a parrot to say something | greetings like hello or good morning are examples . dont train it to say long sentences . for example i like ice cream and i want the ice cream truck to come over to my house so we can buy some . it might be too confusing . you can make it compliment you - - insert name here is awesome . close the door so nobody comes ... |
observe your birds natural behavior . choose a command . create a potty spot . move your bird to the potty spot when he needs to go . say your command when your bird defecates . reward the behavior . take your bird to the potty spot as often as necessary . do not train a new bird too early . keep your expectations real... | how to toilet train a parrot | in order to potty train your bird , you need to pay attention to how it behaves right before it goes to the bathroom . you should also take note of how often it uses the bathroom . this way , you will know when to and how often to carry your bird to the bathroom area . most parrots will squat down slightly and flick th... |
choose a white button - down shirt . gather other supplies . remove the buttons from the shirt . sew the button holes closed . cut velcro to line the shirt opening . attach the velcro to the shirt opening . cut and attach velcro around the collar and sleeves . choose a wide - brimmed hat . gather supplies to make the v... | how to make a beekeeping suit | when it comes to making a beekeeping suit , the shirt is the trickiest part . its helpful to have a shirt that opens in the front so you can fasten it securely around your veil , but you will need to alter it so bees cant crawl into the holes between the buttons . look for a shirt with the following qualitiesthe fabric... |
look for a bee larger than the others in the hive . look for a bee with a pointed abdomen . using a magnifying glass , look for a bee without a barb on its stinger . look for a bee that stands with its legs splayed apart . watch the way the other bees act subserviently around her . | how to identify a queen bee | the easiest way to tell the queen bee apart from other bees is by her size . queens mated with drones are the largest bees in the hive , both longer and wider than other bees , while queens who have yet to mate , or virgin queens , are smaller than mated queens but larger than either worker bees or drones . the queen b... |
look for a major or complete desertion of the colony by all adult bees over a short period of time . look for bees . check for the queen . check for another colony moving in . | how to identify the symptoms of colony collapse disorder | the period may be hours or days . if bees have been killed by something toxic or by something in the hive , they will still be present . she will often still be present with a very reduced number of workers . with ccd , this is unlikely to happen robber bees . there may also be an unusual delay before wax moths invade ... |
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A cleaned version of the Wikihow dataset for abstractive text summarization.
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Changes to the original dataset include:
- All words have been made lowercase
- All punctuation removed except ".", "," and "-"
- Spaces added before and after all punctuation
- NA values dropped from dataset
- Leading and trailing newline and space characters removed
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Citation
@misc{koupaee2018wikihow,
title={WikiHow: A Large Scale Text Summarization Dataset},
author={Mahnaz Koupaee and William Yang Wang},
year={2018},
eprint={1810.09305},
archivePrefix={arXiv},
primaryClass={cs.CL}
}
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