How to apply a gradiant to a photoshop image?

How do I apply a gradiant to a photoshop image?
I have tried looking at a number of online blogs and instructions but they were the wrong version -- or they assumed too much knowledge that I did not have and thus stepped over some steps.
I am using Photoshop version CS6

Here's a visual illustration of Charles' technique to help you along:
a.) Set the foreground color to white.
b.) Go to Layer > New > Layer
Select the gradient tool.
Select the white transparent gradient in the drop down gradient menu.
Now draw your gradient. You can select different gradient patterns by clicking the buttons next to the drop down gradient menu.

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