A question about a recipe: Not-Too-Virtuous Salad with Caramelized Apple Vinaigrette. How does one cut the fennel for this salad?

I'm interested in as much detail as you can provide about the correct method. Thank you! ;o)

• fennel bulb
• fennel

Recipe question for: Not-Too-Virtuous Salad with Caramelized Apple Vinaigrette