Comparison by Cindy

MCU University
黃玉如 Cindy Huang
TIME: 65216-Th 8:20-10:05
Presentation-10/28/2004

Outline------

*Paragraph1:
Introduction with thesis

*Paragraph2:
Sensory-
Smell
Physical characteristics-
Texture
Physical appearance

*Paragraph3:
Different people use-
Male
Female

*Paragraph4:
How are these soaps sold-
Boxes
Price
Commercials on T.V.

Thesis Statement------

Irish Spring soap and Dove soap differ not only by their sensory and physical characteristics, but also by the people who use them and how they are sold.

Summary------

This essay is a comparison about two of many opposite soaps-Irish Spring and Dove. They differ not only by their sensory and physical characteristics, but also by the people who use them and how they are sold. Irish Spring has a strong smell, its suds feel foamy and frothy, and it is a sea green colour with splashes of white darting across it. In contrast, Dove has gentle smell, its lather feels full and creamy, and it is pure white tone without blemished by any other colour. The characteristic of strength in Irish Spring entices men, while the characteristic of gentleness in Dove attracts women. Both of them are sold with two or three boxes. Irish Spring is sold in a black box with a splash of colour like a rainbow arched across it. In contrast, Dove is sold in white boxes with no lettering on them. There is a thirty cent price between Dove and Irish Spring. About commercial on T.V, a man is the dominant figure in the Irish Spring, whereas a woman is the main character in dove.

THE ZING OF IRISH SPRING OR THE LOVE OF GENTLE DOVE?

The simple bar soap of yesterday has been washed down the drain. Today there are as many varieties of soap as there are types of personalities. Irish Spring and Dove are two of the many examples that are on the "opposite ends of the shelf". They differ not only by their sensory and physical characteristics, but also by the people who use them and how they are sold. (Thesis statement)

Irish Spring and Dove contrast in their smell, texture and physical appearance.(Top sentence) Irish Spring has a strong smell. It dominates the air, and the scent of a fresh bar will shoot like an arrow through the rest of the house. Entering the bathroom, one is likely to crinkle his nose in defense as the smell blasts like a rocket into the sensors of the nares. The powerful smell gives you a feeling of energy and life. Its effect can be compared to the "wide awake" feeling one gets when sniffing smelling salts. As the name implies, the scent of Irish Spring reminds us of a vital, budding, fresh spring day in Ireland. Dove, on the other hand, has a gentle smell. The aroma hovers like a halo above the bar and, compared to the penetrating zap of Irish Spring, its featherlight whiffs of scent float peacefully through the air. This soap also reminds us of a delicate floral bouquet; washing with it can make you feel as dreamy as Dorothy did in the field of poppies. The suds of Irish Spring feel foamy and frothy like the whitecaps on a wave while the lather of Dove feels full and creamy like the breast of a lovebird. In appearance, Irish Spring is a sea green colour with splashes of white darting across it. The top is lean and curved like the torso of an athlete, the edges are squared, and the words "IRISH SPRING" are branded across its back in bold letters. In contrast, the pure white tone of Dove is not blemished by any other colour. The bar is oval shaped and is curved like the arch of a woman's back. Dove is inscribed on the upper side and the symbol of a dove is etched in for detail.

The characteristic of strength in Irish Spring entices men, while the characteristic of gentleness in Dove attracts women.(Top sentence) The stereotypical man wants to feel definite, vital and lively. The vigour and manliness that this soap breeds will help him feel this way. This deodorant soap will give him the "kick" he needs to play a good game of rugby, the determination he needs to "sweat" out a business deal, and the confidence he needs to ask her to marry him! In contrast to this, the "traditional" woman wants to feel flowing, feminine, and fertile. Dove gives birth to fantasies filled with fields of flowers, fearless knights, and fat smiling babies. In another way, these two soaps differ because it is more common for a woman to choose Irish Spring than for a man to choose Dove. "Frankly yes, but I like it too" is a statement that makes it easy to imagine a headstrong, active young woman sudsing up with Irish Spring whereas, even in these days of equality, it is difficult to picture a man willingly soaping up with Dove unless his wife does the shopping or he is showering at his mother's house. Lastly, these soaps differ in how they are used. A man would grab Irish Spring and, raising each arm above his head, he would scrub vigorously with a sanding-like motion. Along with this you might hear him sing like a baritone or pour forth a full throated "Laaaaa" like Pavarotti. In contrast, a woman using Dove would cream up the soap; relaxing in the tub she would slowly sooth the emollient over her shoulders. Humming softly to oneself is usually the only effect that Dove has on one's vocal cords.

Studying their boxes, their price differences, and their commercials on T.V., one notices how varied Dove and Irish Spring are in their advertising features.(Top sentence) Irish Spring is sold in a black box with a splash of colour like a rainbow arched across it. Specifically the rainbow colours are red, orange, yellow, and green; the first three remind us of spring sunshine, and the last one of a freshly mowed lawn. Blue, indigo, and violet, the "winter" colours, are omitted from the box. "Irish Spring" is printed in square letters slanted to the right indicating zesty movement and speed; the letters dominate the middle of the box in their bold green colour. The words "rich lather", "fresh", and "clean" are printed for your information; and "Manly Deodorant Soap" is the description you are given. These individual black boxes are usually sold in groups of two or three with an outer packaging holding them together. The outer packaging is crackly, crinkly plastic that is clear on the sides, and black on the front. In contrast, Dove is sold in white boxes with no lettering on them. Like Irish Spring, two or three boxes are sold together; however, all the writing is on the outer packaging. Rather than plastic, the packaging is made of shiny paper which is half baby blue and half white for the white bar, and half pink and half white for the rose coloured bar. A gold curvy ribbon like the sash of a little girl's dress sweeps across the box dividing the white side and the coloured side. "Dove" is inscribed in graceful, white calligraphy lettering and a deep blue or pink accent behind gives it depth. Suspended above the name is a gold dove enhanced with a silver and white outline. We are told that this soap is one quarter moisturizing cream, and the words "beauty bar" let us know what we are buying. There is a thirty cent price difference between Dove and Irish Spring; Irish Spring has the more "down to earth" price of $1.19, and Dove has the loftier price of $1.49. On T.V., the Irish Spring commercials differ from the Dove commercials in a number of ways. A man is the dominant figure in the Irish Spring commercial, whereas a woman is the main character in Dove; the man is showering in a rustic, wooden outdoor shower, while the woman, who is also outdoors, is bathing in a porcelain bathtub supported on gold lion's feet. Finally the wooden shower is planted in the surroundings of a spring garden with sprouting trees in the background, while the porcelain tub is placed on a cultured lawn and has a white dove hovering above it.




Reference------

1. Langara College "The zing of Irish Spring or a love of gentle Dove"

http://www.langara.bc.ca/writingcentre/handouts/comparisonessay.html

2. Minh Hiên "Women and men’ preferences in choosing movies"

http://www.uwm.edu/~nguyen/writings/movie.htm/

3. Langara College “A comparison between two appalachian dulcimers”

http://www.langara.bc.ca/writingcentre/handouts/comparisonessay.html

Comparison by Serena

Ming Chuan University
李彩雲 Serena #17
Time: 65202-Th 6:30-8:15
Presentation 10/28/2004

Reference:
http://www.cdtl.nus.edu.sg/brief/v2n1/default.htm
http://www.sq.4mg.com/GolemanEI-IQ.htm
http://www.frugalmarketing.com/dtb/eq-iq.shtml

Outline
Topic: Distinctions EQ v. IQ
Thesis statement: Comprehend EQ and IQ are different.
Topic sentences: EQ is show interpersonal skills and IQ emphasis logic and analytical skill.
Supporting ideas: People get EQ though life but EQ through school.
Concluding sentences: There are different in EQ and IQ.
Conclusion: EQ is important than IQ. EQ has more to do with success and happiness in life than IQ and emotional intelligence can be learned.
Summary
EQ and IQ are influence our emotions as well as cognitive abilities to function
more effectively. We can develop EQ skill from our life. That would help us in our work especially for communication.


EQ v. IQ
By Susan Dunn, MA
DEFINITIONS
EQ - is a measure of your emotional intelligence, or your ability to use both your emotions and cognitive skills in your life. Emotional intelligence competencies include but are not limited to empathy, intuition, creativity, flexibility, resilience, coping, stress management, leadership, integrity, authenticity, intrapersonal skills and interpersonal skills. IQ - a number used to express the apparent relative intelligence of a person that is the ratio multiplied by 100 of the mental age as reported on a standardized test to the chronological age. IQ is the measure of cognitive abilities, such as the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new situations; the skilled use of reason; the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by objective criteria (as tests); mental acuteness; logic and analytical skills.
Samuel had a high IQ. He could reason, was analytical and logical, and had a steel-trap focus on tasks. He learned new things quickly. However, he ignored how he was feeling and how others were feeling. If things didn't do the way he expected them to, he would lose his temper and lash out at others. He was unable to relate to people who weren't as smart as he was and lacked empathy. This limited his ability to be effective in team situations even though his IQ was very high. Jose had a high EQ. He got along well with people, and managed his own emotions well. This made him highly effective in his work, even though there were others in the firm with higher IQs. Jose was able to consider the emotional component of interactions, using both his cognitive abilities and his understanding of emotions. He was able to influence and motivate people because he understood what mattered to them and was an excellent communicator. His authenticity and integrity made him a natural leader. He was flexible and creative when faced with a challenge, and resilient in the face of temporary defeats. He was well-liked and well-respected.
Managing emotions and using them for good results vs. Being at the mercy of emotions because you don't understand them or know how to work with them.
When you recognize the difference between EQ and IQ, you can work to develop your EQ. It can be learned but has often been neglected in our education both at home and at school.

Writing presentation by Katy

Ming Chuan University
#18 Katy Wu
Time: 65202-Th 08:20~22:05
Presentation – 10/07/2004

OUTLINE

Title: America’s favorite city - San Francisco

Paragraph 1 – Introduction
Thesis statement: No visitor should miss San Francisco for its famous attractions and its neighborhoods.

Topic sentence: No visitor should miss San Francisco's famous attractions such as
the Golden Gate bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and the "curvy" Lombard
Street or the world-class wineries that surround the city.

Subject : Visitor
Main idea : San Francisco’s famous attractions.

Paragraph 2,3,and 4 – Body
Attraction places

A. The Golden Gate
1. The visual backdrop for most dramatic scenes on the US west coast
2. Outward appearance

Topic sentence: The Golden Gate has served as the visual backdrop for more dramatic
scenes than any other spot on the US west coast.

B. The fisherman’s Wharf
1. Fresh seafood
2. Famous dish

Topic sentence: The Fisherman's Wharf is a great place to find some of the best
seafood the city has to offer.

Paragraph 5 – Conclusion
A great travel area with distinctive characteristics we can’t miss.

Summary
San Francisco is one of the main tourist attractions for its steep streets, and colorful buildings. The Golden Gate has become the defining symbol of the Bay Area as the visual backdrop for more dramatic scenes than any other spot on the US west coast. Also, The Fisherman’s Wharf is a great place to visit for the fresh seafood, shopping fun and entertainment experience. If you make a travel plan, San Francisco is a place not to be missed!



America’s favorite city - San Francisco

No visitor should miss San Francisco's famous attractions such as the Golden Gate bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and the "curvy" Lombard Street or the world-class wineries that surround the city. But experiencing the real San Francisco also means visiting the neighborhoods: the colorful Mission District, the gay Castro, countercultural Haight Street, swank Pacific Heights, exotic Chinatown, and still-bohemian North Beach.

The Golden Gate has served as the visual backdrop for more dramatic scenes than any other spot on the US west coast. At a cost of US$35 million, the 1.2-mile bridge took more than four years to build, can took the lives of 11 men.

Often shrouded in thick fog, the bridge sways 27 feet to withstand winds of up to 100 miles per hour. The color of the bridge, known as International Orange, was chosen because it blends well with the bridge's natural surroundings. From the moment of first visit, it's not hard to see why the bridge has become the defining symbol of the Bay Area, attesting to San Francisco's history - both beautiful and unique, it draws people from all over the world, coming not just to see, but to experience.

The Fisherman's Wharf is a great place to find some of the best seafood the city has to offer. Vendors along Jefferson Street sell anything from Dungeness crab to steaming cauldrons and takeaway seafood cocktails. A signature dish of San Francisco is its clam chowder, served in a different kind of bowl: a hollowed-out loaf of sourdough bread.

Fisherman's Wharf, with its shopping, restaurants, family entertainment, hotels, motels and art galleries is also the most visited neighborhood. Visitors could catch ferries to Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Tiburon and Sausalito or charter fishing and tour boats, or simply relax and enjoy the salty air and serene views.


Source of material:
http://www.seasia.discovery.com/traveladventure/features/sanfransisco/page2.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/travel/atoz/usa_attract.shtml
http://www.sftravel.com/lomabardcrookedstreet.html

Writing Presentation by Sean

Seat No.13 謝淵翔 Sean 92659161
Ming Chuan University
TIME : 65202-Thu 8:20-22:05
Presentation .10/07/2004

The issue in travel that interests us is the culture and character of other countries. Let’s see what we can discover in foreign countries.
Essay Outline
Topic:
Spotlight on Copenhagen
Introduction (Paragraph 1):
Main Idea:
Find out what is so wonderful about Denmark’s capital.
Topic sentence:
It got me wondering: Just what is so wonderful about Copenhagen.
How can we find out what is so wonderful about Copenhagen?
Subtopic:
1. Colorful pedestrian zones make getting around easy.
2. You can sample the food, visit the castles and museums, and learn about the life of the Danes.
3. Copenhagen dose have a charm that makes you want to linger and enjoy yourself.

Body:
1. Copenhagen has the safest and largest pedestrian zone in the world.
Supporting Idea:
Stroget, the world’s longest pedestrian mall, runs through the center of the old city.
This string of lively streets and squares makes walking a treat.
2. Copenhagen seems like a fairy-tale world.
Supporting Idea:
Here, old row houses painted bright colors look out over a picturesque harbor filled with sailing ships.
The statue of the Little Mermaid, the Copenhagen’s symbol which is sitting not far offshore, was erected in honor of Hans Christian Andersen’s famous story.
3. Copenhagen also has delicious food.
Supporting Idea:
The slices of bread topped with fish, meat or cheese make a very hearty lunch.
4. The castles and museums are the must see in Copenhagen.
Supporting Idea:
I stopped to admire Amalienborg Palace. The Danish royal family has lived here since 1794.
Most impressive was the basement filled with Denmark’s dazzling crown jewels
5. The bike is the most useful transportation in Copenhagen.
Supporting Idea:
I learned that half the population of Copenhagen rides bikes every day.
6. It is not expensive to have fun in Copenhagen.
Supporting Idea:
The neatly laid out park doesn’t overwhelm you like Disneyland.
7. The typical life-style in Copenhagen is relaxing at night.
Supporting Idea:
Its low-key feeling made a relaxing end to a full day.
Conclusion:
So what is wonderful about Copenhagen? Just about every thing.
Summary:
Copenhagen is not the place filled with world-famous tourist sites. But it does have the power of pleasing that makes you stay longer and have fun. This wonderland filled with novel things waiting for your discovering. The whole city makes you to put yourself a fairy-tale world.
Copenhagen is wonderland.
Reference:
1. Ruth Devlin, “Spotlight on Copenhagen”,
Studio Classroom, April, 2003.
2. David Yeadon, “Britain Cost to Cost”,
Studio Classroom Advanced, March, 2003.
3. Yvette Cardozo & Bill Hirsch, “Nimmo Bay”,
Studio Classroom Advanced, July, 2003.