A Smoker's Nightmare

A Smoker's Nightmare

Ming Chuang University
Eveline Yeh 葉佳凌 #26
Time: 65202- Thur. 6:30-8:15
Presentation of Cause & Effect Essay Dec. 30, 2004

A Smoker's Nightmare

Introduction – Paragraph 1
Thesis Statement
I learned there were four major reasons why I couldn't stop smoking: my dependence on it, the fear of gaining weight, very little support, and pressures from school and family.
Body - Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence
The chemical dependence is the main factor that kept me from stopping.
Supporting Ideas
The nicotine in all tobacco products is the drug that affects the central nervous system and creates a psychological dependence on smoking. While most psychologists believe that smoking is more a psychological than physical problem, I don't agree.
Restatement
I know all the health risks I'm taking every time I puff on a cigarette and I've seen all the gory pictures of lungs eaten up with lung cancer. So if it were purely psychological, this alone would be enough to scare me into quitting.
Body - Paragraph 3
Topic Sentence
Fear of gaining weight is another factor, and ties in with the chemical dependence, in a way.
Supporting Ideas
It's a proven fact that smoking cigarettes diminishes appetite.
Restatement
While most people might laugh at my fear of gaining weight, to me and many others the fear is no laughing matter.
Body - Paragraph 4
Topic Sentence
Peer support in another factor in "kicking the habit," and like the fear of gaining weight, it is more a psychological problem.
Supporting Ideas
The support I received during my two days without smoking was almost non-existent.
Restatement
So smokers who want to quit make real sure that the people whom they spend the most time with are for them, not against them; otherwise, they'll never be able to quit!
Body - Paragraph 5
Topic Sentence
School and family pressures play an important role in stopping, and can be more severe than lack of support.
Supporting Ideas
A. Right now I'm experiencing trouble with this class and my advertising class. I'm here on the 40th anniversary scholarship and know if I don't pass all my classes with a C average I'll lose the scholarship, thus not being able to return to college in the spring.
B. I'm a full-time student, a mother of three small children, ages 7, 3, and 14 months, a wife with a house to take care of, and a dog, too.
Restatement
There are pressures everyday, some more serious than others, but add normal pressures to something big like trying to stop smoking, and we have a major disaster.
Conclusion – Paragraph 6
Cigarette smoking is a drug and should be treated like one. People are out here screaming for HELP! So join forces you nonsmokers' and help us handicapped people to "kick the habit" once and for all!
Summary
Smoking causes many kinds of disease. Still, we can nearly call quitting as a “Mission Impossible” if the smoker lacks of peer support, and lives under many kinds of pressures; especially, if they couldn’t resist chemical (physical) dependence and fearing of gaining weight.
Smokers need a place to go! Cigarette smoking could be treated as taking drug behavior, and couldn’t stop by smokers themselves. That’s why a special hideaway for their particular demand should be set.

Reference
http://cctc2.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
http://www.odessa.edu/dept/english/mjordan/cause.htm
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20030902-121420-6906r.htm
A Smoker's Nightmare
Being a cigarette smoker for 13 plus years, I have found myself asking, "Why can't I stop smoking?" Last Thursday I participated in the Great American Smokeout, and for two days I didn't have a cigarette. I really tried to stop smoking, but by Saturday afternoon I just couldn't stand it anymore. I broke down and smoked one after supper. I learned there were four major reasons why I couldn't stop smoking: my dependence on it, the fear of gaining weight, very little support, and pressures from school and family.
The chemical dependence is the main factor that kept me from stopping. The nicotine in all tobacco products is the drug that affects the central nervous system and creates a psychological dependence on smoking. While most psychologists believe that smoking is more a psychological than physical problem, I don't agree. The withdrawal symptoms I experienced during the two days without smoking were numerous. I felt dizzy, weak, and nauseous. I also had a horrible cough, increased appetite, and sleepless nights, to say nothing about the cigarette cravings I experienced. While some of these symptoms may be attributed to psychological problems, you have to agree that some don't. For example, I can't make myself feel weak, dizzy, and nauseous even if I tried real hard. So where do the psychologists get off telling me that my mind is faking all this? Also, I know all the health risks I'm taking every time I puff on a cigarette and I've seen all the gory pictures of lungs eaten up with lung cancer. So if it were purely psychological, this alone would be enough to scare me into quitting. There are alcohol clinics, drug rehabilitation centers, and numerous other clinics to help people "kick their habits." So why don't people have a smokers hideaway? Smokers need a place to go, for at least a week, so they can get the professional help they need. Believe me, if someone opened a smokers' hideaway here, I'd be the first to sign up. The chemical dependency is just too hard to bear alone.
Fear of gaining weight is another factor, and ties in with the chemical dependence, in a way. It's a proven fact that smoking cigarettes diminishes appetite. Although this is more a psychological problem, it's still scary. While on my two day, smoke-free excursion I experienced a high increase of appetite. I was eating constantly and couldn't stop myself. I know it had a lot to do with keeping my mind off smoking; and keeping my hands busy, but I realized if I kept eating like that I'd gain a lot of weight, fast. Obesity has never been a problem for me; in fact, I always had trouble maintaining weight. After giving birth to three children, I gained some weight, but not enough to be obese. My husband has gained very little weight in the five years we've been together, and is still as gorgeous as he was the first day I met him. Now what do you think would happen if I suddenly became overweight? Now I have to ask myself another very important question. Would I rather die of lung cancer from smoking or experience heart problems from being overweight? This choice is a very hard one to make because both of them are equally dangerous. While most people might laugh at my fear of gaining weight, to me and many others the fear is no laughing matter.
Peer support in another factor in "kicking the habit," and like the fear of gaining weight, it is more a psychological problem. The support I received during my two days without smoking was almost non-existent. While at school, my advisor, Mr. Paul Roberts, and a few other students gave me a lot of confidence and encouragement needed to get me through the crucial first day, and some of the second day. However, they couldn't go home with me. My husband Kelly is a very heavy smoker and lacked the confidence in my ability to stop. Instead of saying something like, "I know you can do it because I have faith in you," he kept saying things like, "Why even try? You know you can't do it!" At first it made me so angry that I was determined to prove him wrong. When I finally grabbed that first cigarette, I was really disappointed in myself and my husband for not trying to help me. I was hurt, angry, and very disgusted. So smokers who want to quit make real sure that the people whom they spend the most time with are for them, not against them; otherwise, they'll never be able to quit!
School and family pressures play an important role in stopping, and can be more severe than lack of support. Right now I'm experiencing trouble with this class and my advertising class. I'm here on the 40th anniversary scholarship and know if I don't pass all my classes with a C average I'll lose the scholarship, thus not being able to return to college in the spring. Add that sort of pressure to the pressures I have at home and you have someone waiting to explode like a time-bomb. I'm a full-time student, a mother of three small children, ages 7, 3, and 14 months, a wife with a house to take care of, and a dog, too. Where do I find time to take care of everything? At night when all are sleeping. When I quit smoking those two days I was worse than a grouch. I turned into a monster. I yelled at the kids, slapped my husband, kicked the dog just. to name a few. So what do you think my husband's reaction was? Why, he threw cigarettes at me and begged me to smoke them. There are pressures everyday, some more serious than others, but add normal pressures to something big like trying to stop smoking, and we have a major disaster. The pressures are just another example why smokers need a special hideaway of their very own.
Cigarette smoking is very dangerous. Smoking causes cancer of the mouth, larynx (voice box), pharynx, esophagus, urinary bladder, and lungs. Smoking also causes coronary heart disease and Buerger's disease (in which the arteries of the legs thickened and became obstructed, leading to gangrene affecting the feet and toes.) Non-smokers can also get lung cancer from sitting or working in smoke-filled rooms. Even though smokers know all this, they continue to endanger the lives around them, as well as their own, but as I have experienced it's not because we want to, it's because we can't stop ourselves. Cigarette smoking is a drug and should be treated like one. People are out here screaming for HELP! So join forces you nonsmokers' and help us handicapped people to "kick the habit" once and for all!

The increase in fast-food consumption in the UK

Ming Chuan University
No.2 高碧華 Alice Kao 92659090
Time : 65216-Thu 18:30- 20:15
Presentation : 12/30/2004

Cause and effect essay : The increase in fast-food consumption in the UK

Outline

Paragraph 1- Introduction : Thesis statement
A growing use of canned food and frozen food has continued to the present day , it results the following main effects for the health: nutrient deficiencies, obesity and the loss of a ‘food culture’.

Body

Paragraph 2 –
Topic sentence :
There has been growing evidence of nutrient deficiency in recent years, particularly among children.
Supporting ideas :
1. Consumption of crisps and soft drinks is growing .
2. High in salt and sugar content
Restatement :
Such food are unsuitable for the gradual energy release needed to sustain the body through the long school day.

Paragraph 3 –
Topic sentence :
Linked to this change in eating habits has been the increase in obesity, among children as
well as adults.
Supporting ideas:
According to Banff , this negative development has not been restricted to the United Kingdom. In the United States, over 30% of the population is now officially classed as obese Restatement :
An overweight workforce is less productive. People with a weight problem will die younger, than the non-obese.




Paragraph 4 –
Topic sentence :
A final effect of the increase in fast-food consumption is the loss of a ‘food culture’.
Supporting ideas:
1. The skills of cooking have been handed down from one generation to another.
2. People become dependent upon ready-made meals from the freezer, or upon take-away meals, there’s a danger that these skills will be lost .
Restatement :
As Geoffrey (ibid: 88) points out, "once this chain from generation to generation is broken, it may be very difficult to repair."


Paragraph 5 – conclusion
Fast-food clearly answers a need in our modern society, the growing realization of the link between diet and health and the resulting increase in the number of salad bars and sushi bars
that food can be both fast and healthy.

Reference :
http://www.essaydepot.com/essayme
http://www.4freeessays.com/essays
http://www.accd.edu/pac/english/PAWG/essay.html

Television and Media Advertising Cause Eating Disorders

Ming Chuan University
No.6 張淑雯 92659355
Time : 65216-Thu 18:30- 20:15
Presentation : 12/30/2004

Ming Chuan University
No.6 張淑雯 92659355
Time : 65216-Thu 18:30- 20:15
Presentation : 12/30/2004

Television and Media Advertising Cause Eating Disorders
Reference:
http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=15453
http://www.something-fishy.org/whatarethey/anorexia.phphttp://www.coun.uvic.ca/personal/eating.htm

Outline:

Paragraph 1 (Introduction)
Thesis Statement:
Women are striving for an unattainable body figure that is portrayed by the media as being the idea standard for today’s women.


Paragraph 2 (Body)
Top Sentence:
In order to realize the effect that advertising is having on girls and women in society today, it is important for people to know the facts and statistics that are current about eating disorders.
▲ Eating disorders: eight million girls and women
▲ Bulimia affects: nearly one in every five among college-age women
▲ Over weight: nearly 75%
Restatement: In order to change these staggering statisitcs in the future, we must examine what the media does to make girls and women obtain eating disorders.

Paragraph 3 (Body)
Top Sentence:
When researchers asked one hundred eighteen female, college-aged students to look at twenty pictures in ads from women’s magazine, they felt a sudden change in mood after the pictures were observed.

▲ A depression hit many women after leafing through women’s magazines.
▲ Many negative messages being conveyed in advertisements.
▲ One might find themselves to be a little down.
▲ Unfortunately many times women turn to eating disorders to try to take care of this problem.
Restatement:All of this melancholy just because of what society teaches women is the only acceptable way to look.

Paragraph 4 (Body)
Top Sentence:
Not only do advertisements in women’s magazines use skinny models to sell their products, but they also advertise a lot of food in the magazines as well.

▲ Certain key tactics in ads: In order for women to want to buy these food products.
▲ Catching women’s attention: Low-calorie, low-fat, no-fat, and fat-free
▲ Only re-iterates that thin is better.
Restatement: This kind of advertising can also lead to eating disorders because dieting and striving for thinness are two factors that are a precursor to anorexia and bulimia.

Paragraph 5 (Body)
Top Sentence:
The question that needs to be researched for future examination of advertising and eating disorders among women is why does society feel the need to portray women in this manner anyway?

▲ Are thin and super skinny women attractive?
▲ Is everybody obligated to live up to false advertised standards?
Restatement: What if all different body types, shapes and sizes were advertised in magazines, especially women’s magazines without being labeled “plus size” ?

Paragraph 6 (Conclusion)
Top Sentence:
It is important to recognize the kind of effect media and advertising has on women; it is important to realize that because of what is portrayed in Western society, many women will go to great lengths.

Reflection
The media bestows a great deal of beauty and thinness on television and magazines that are viewed by many people daily. Everyone has the desire to look like the actors and actresses do but, in reality, it just will not happen for most of us. Abuse, whether it be physical, emotional, or sexual, can also contribute to the development of an eating disorder.



Television and Media Advertising Cause Eating Disorders
It is funny how so many girls and women today are led to believe that the only way to feel attractive and be beautiful is to have their bodies consist of nothing but skin and bones. Women are dieting more today then they have ever been before. They are striving for an unattainable body figure that is portrayed by the media as being the ideal standard for today's women. It gets worse. Not only are women dieting unlike ever before, but they will ruthlessly harm their bodies in order to achieve these inaccessible standards. This ruthless harm that haunts so many women today just so happens to be what we call eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia are the primary diseases that go in the category of eating disorders. Who is to blame for this daunting occurrence? In most cases, the media is either some or all to blame for the eating disorder and standards placed for women. Commercials, billboards, women's magazine ads, etc. are all forms of the media that portray negative images of women. When the women in today's society sees what is being advertised (which happens hundreds, if not thousands of times a day) it is not so shocking that many of them strive for these impossible body images. It is when the want and desire becomes so strong that these women drive themselves to starvation and other forms of eating disorders. In order to realize the effect that advertising is having on girls and women in society today, it is important for people to know the facts and statistics that are current about eating disorders. Eight million girls and women are affected with eating disorders (Wilson and Blackhurst 111). Among college-aged women, bulimia affects nearly one in every five (Wilson and Blackhurst 111). Most women (nearly 75%) consider themselves over weight, even though they fit the ideal weigh standards submitted by insurance companies (Wilson and Backhurst 111-112). There is something obviously wrong with these statistics. Women who subject themselves to these circumstances are fighting against their own body make-ups in order to fulfill the standards put out by the media. In order to change these staggering statistics in the future, we must examine what the media does to make girls and women obtain eating disorders. When researchers asked one hundred eighteen female, college-aged students to look at twenty pictures in ads from women's magazines, they felt a sudden change in mood after the pictures were observed. There was notable depression in the women, a depression that has seemed to hit many women after leafing through women's magazines (Key and Lindgren 11). This depression is due to the fact there are so many negative messages being conveyed in advertisements that are published in women's magazines. But who can blame the women for their depression anyway? When the majority of the ads in women's magazines show super-skinny models advertising nice clothes, makeup, jewelry, etc., one might find themselves to be a little down. Skinny models portray their figures to be the cultural norm in Western society today. How often does one find a model in a woman's magazine that is over a size six that is not shown advertising plus size merchandise? The answer is not very often, or sometimes never at all. If women do not see their body type being depicted in advertisements, then they are bound to feel left out and depressed. The women will be led to believe that they are not desirable to the public; therefore they must do something about the way their body looks. Unfortunately many times women turn to eating disorders to try to take care of this problem. They become anorexic, bulimic, or other types of eating disorders in a strive for body perfection. All of this melancholy just because of what society teaches women is the only acceptable way to look. Not only do advertisements in women's magazines use skinny models to sell their products, but they also advertise a lot of food in the magazines as well. It is funny how food products are mostly advertised in women's magazines, not men's magazines. Western culture knows that women are most likely to buy food over men; therefore the ads are mostly shown in women's magazines. But, in order for women to want to buy these food products, the advertisers use certain key tactics that will appeal to most women. Advertisers know that many women today are striving to be super-thin, so are not afraid to show women that their products will fulfill their daily diets. Low-calorie, low-fat, no-fat, and fat-free are just a few of the phrases that will catch women's attention. If women know that they will not be "sinning" or going against their diet if they buy a certain product, then they will most likely be interested in what the advertisement is trying to sell to them. Showing women food that is low in fat and calories in women's magazines only re-iterates the notion that women are led to believe that thin is better. This kind of advertising can also lead to eating disorders because dieting and striving for thinness are two factors that are a precursor to anorexia and bulimia. The question that needs to be researched for future examination of advertising and eating disorders among women is why does society feel the need to portray women in this manner anyway? Are thin and super skinny women what males and even females feel is attractive? If it is what they find to be attractive, then that is a lethal idea that is already killing our people. People were made to be different from each other, and if not all women are super thin like the models in the magazines, then that can be beautiful too. It is sad that not too many males or females in our society remind themselves and others that it is okay to be different, and that not everybody is obligated to live up to these false advertised standards. Western society needs to come up with a new way of portraying women and the female body (Key and Lindgren 11). What if all different body types, shapes and sizes were advertised in magazines, especially women's magazines without being labeled "plus size?" Would that put an end to eating disorders? Probably not, but it would be a step in the right direction. Of course not all eating disorders are caused by the media and advertising alone. Some women want to feel like they have control over something, some are trying to meet standards that have set by other places other than the media. It is important, though, to recognize the kind of effect media and advertising has on women. It is important to realize that because of what is portrayed in Western society, many women will go to great lengths (sometimes deadly lengths) just to meet these portrayals. If society wants to change what women are doing to themselves every day, than it is up to the media to start showing women today that it is okay to be who you are, big or small.
Reference:
http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=15453
http://www.something-fishy.org/whatarethey/anorexia.phphttp://www.coun.uvic.ca/personal/eating.htm

Outline:

Paragraph 1 (Introduction)
Thesis Statement:
Women are striving for an unattainable body figure that is portrayed by the media as being the idea standard for today’s women.


Paragraph 2 (Body)
Top Sentence:
In order to realize the effect that advertising is having on girls and women in society today, it is important for people to know the facts and statistics that are current about eating disorders.
▲ Eating disorders: eight million girls and women
▲ Bulimia affects: nearly one in every five among college-age women
▲ Over weight: nearly 75%
Restatement: In order to change these staggering statisitcs in the future, we must examine what the media does to make girls and women obtain eating disorders.

Paragraph 3 (Body)
Top Sentence:
When researchers asked one hundred eighteen female, college-aged students to look at twenty pictures in ads from women’s magazine, they felt a sudden change in mood after the pictures were observed.

▲ A depression hit many women after leafing through women’s magazines.
▲ Many negative messages being conveyed in advertisements.
▲ One might find themselves to be a little down.
▲ Unfortunately many times women turn to eating disorders to try to take care of this problem.
Restatement:All of this melancholy just because of what society teaches women is the only acceptable way to look.

Paragraph 4 (Body)
Top Sentence:
Not only do advertisements in women’s magazines use skinny models to sell their products, but they also advertise a lot of food in the magazines as well.

▲ Certain key tactics in ads: In order for women to want to buy these food products.
▲ Catching women’s attention: Low-calorie, low-fat, no-fat, and fat-free
▲ Only re-iterates that thin is better.
Restatement: This kind of advertising can also lead to eating disorders because dieting and striving for thinness are two factors that are a precursor to anorexia and bulimia.

Paragraph 5 (Body)
Top Sentence:
The question that needs to be researched for future examination of advertising and eating disorders among women is why does society feel the need to portray women in this manner anyway?

▲ Are thin and super skinny women attractive?
▲ Is everybody obligated to live up to false advertised standards?
Restatement: What if all different body types, shapes and sizes were advertised in magazines, especially women’s magazines without being labeled “plus size” ?

Paragraph 6 (Conclusion)
Top Sentence:
It is important to recognize the kind of effect media and advertising has on women; it is important to realize that because of what is portrayed in Western society, many women will go to great lengths.

Reflection
The media bestows a great deal of beauty and thinness on television and magazines that are viewed by many people daily. Everyone has the desire to look like the actors and actresses do but, in reality, it just will not happen for most of us. Abuse, whether it be physical, emotional, or sexual, can also contribute to the development of an eating disorder.



Television and Media Advertising Cause Eating Disorders
It is funny how so many girls and women today are led to believe that the only way to feel attractive and be beautiful is to have their bodies consist of nothing but skin and bones. Women are dieting more today then they have ever been before. They are striving for an unattainable body figure that is portrayed by the media as being the ideal standard for today's women. It gets worse. Not only are women dieting unlike ever before, but they will ruthlessly harm their bodies in order to achieve these inaccessible standards. This ruthless harm that haunts so many women today just so happens to be what we call eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia are the primary diseases that go in the category of eating disorders. Who is to blame for this daunting occurrence? In most cases, the media is either some or all to blame for the eating disorder and standards placed for women. Commercials, billboards, women's magazine ads, etc. are all forms of the media that portray negative images of women. When the women in today's society sees what is being advertised (which happens hundreds, if not thousands of times a day) it is not so shocking that many of them strive for these impossible body images. It is when the want and desire becomes so strong that these women drive themselves to starvation and other forms of eating disorders. In order to realize the effect that advertising is having on girls and women in society today, it is important for people to know the facts and statistics that are current about eating disorders. Eight million girls and women are affected with eating disorders (Wilson and Blackhurst 111). Among college-aged women, bulimia affects nearly one in every five (Wilson and Blackhurst 111). Most women (nearly 75%) consider themselves over weight, even though they fit the ideal weigh standards submitted by insurance companies (Wilson and Backhurst 111-112). There is something obviously wrong with these statistics. Women who subject themselves to these circumstances are fighting against their own body make-ups in order to fulfill the standards put out by the media. In order to change these staggering statistics in the future, we must examine what the media does to make girls and women obtain eating disorders. When researchers asked one hundred eighteen female, college-aged students to look at twenty pictures in ads from women's magazines, they felt a sudden change in mood after the pictures were observed. There was notable depression in the women, a depression that has seemed to hit many women after leafing through women's magazines (Key and Lindgren 11). This depression is due to the fact there are so many negative messages being conveyed in advertisements that are published in women's magazines. But who can blame the women for their depression anyway? When the majority of the ads in women's magazines show super-skinny models advertising nice clothes, makeup, jewelry, etc., one might find themselves to be a little down. Skinny models portray their figures to be the cultural norm in Western society today. How often does one find a model in a woman's magazine that is over a size six that is not shown advertising plus size merchandise? The answer is not very often, or sometimes never at all. If women do not see their body type being depicted in advertisements, then they are bound to feel left out and depressed. The women will be led to believe that they are not desirable to the public; therefore they must do something about the way their body looks. Unfortunately many times women turn to eating disorders to try to take care of this problem. They become anorexic, bulimic, or other types of eating disorders in a strive for body perfection. All of this melancholy just because of what society teaches women is the only acceptable way to look. Not only do advertisements in women's magazines use skinny models to sell their products, but they also advertise a lot of food in the magazines as well. It is funny how food products are mostly advertised in women's magazines, not men's magazines. Western culture knows that women are most likely to buy food over men; therefore the ads are mostly shown in women's magazines. But, in order for women to want to buy these food products, the advertisers use certain key tactics that will appeal to most women. Advertisers know that many women today are striving to be super-thin, so are not afraid to show women that their products will fulfill their daily diets. Low-calorie, low-fat, no-fat, and fat-free are just a few of the phrases that will catch women's attention. If women know that they will not be "sinning" or going against their diet if they buy a certain product, then they will most likely be interested in what the advertisement is trying to sell to them. Showing women food that is low in fat and calories in women's magazines only re-iterates the notion that women are led to believe that thin is better. This kind of advertising can also lead to eating disorders because dieting and striving for thinness are two factors that are a precursor to anorexia and bulimia. The question that needs to be researched for future examination of advertising and eating disorders among women is why does society feel the need to portray women in this manner anyway? Are thin and super skinny women what males and even females feel is attractive? If it is what they find to be attractive, then that is a lethal idea that is already killing our people. People were made to be different from each other, and if not all women are super thin like the models in the magazines, then that can be beautiful too. It is sad that not too many males or females in our society remind themselves and others that it is okay to be different, and that not everybody is obligated to live up to these false advertised standards. Western society needs to come up with a new way of portraying women and the female body (Key and Lindgren 11). What if all different body types, shapes and sizes were advertised in magazines, especially women's magazines without being labeled "plus size?" Would that put an end to eating disorders? Probably not, but it would be a step in the right direction. Of course not all eating disorders are caused by the media and advertising alone. Some women want to feel like they have control over something, some are trying to meet standards that have set by other places other than the media. It is important, though, to recognize the kind of effect media and advertising has on women. It is important to realize that because of what is portrayed in Western society, many women will go to great lengths (sometimes deadly lengths) just to meet these portrayals. If society wants to change what women are doing to themselves every day, than it is up to the media to start showing women today that it is okay to be who you are, big or small.

Remarkable Individual by Joy

Ming Chuan University
梁秝蓁 Joy Liang #21
Student ID#92659241

When I was a child, I was crazy about comic books very much. Tezuka Osamu’s works are one of my favorite comics. He is also my most admire cartoonist. Why are his works so popular? To my mind, as an excellent cartoonist as him, Tezuka Osamu has a lot of extraordinary traits that could be organized into three classes which make him so successful—“Talent”, “Creativity”, and “Enthusiasm”.

The first trait is his talent. Tezuka Osamu loved to draw from a very early age. He grew up in the downtown where the next door is the one famous Japanese traditional ensemble; therefore, he was attracted by their vivid show and delicate body language deeply. When he was eighteen, he made his debut as a cartoonist with a four-panel newspaper comic strip and not too long thereafter, paperback compilations of his longer stories, with title such as “New Treasure Island”, “Lost World” and “Next World” became smash hits, selling unthinkable for comics-over 400,000 copies each and making him nationally famous. In addition to the great accomplishment in comics, he was also bringing "cinematic" art styles and novelistic plots to the medium. By and large, he created a revolution in comics and animation. His career parallels the rise of the Japanese animation industry and he is widely credited as the most influential animator in Japan.

"Creativity” that over our imagination is his second trait. His amazing ideas were overflowing just like pour forth in torrents. All his fantasy and vigorous creativities presented in every work are various as well. In “Astro Boy”, he created a future high-tech world that humanized robot and real human beings living together, and depicted all possible conflicts between two parties. It clued a surface question: How could all races in this world get together harmonious? In “Kimba the White Lion”, he accused that human destroy nature and advocated environment protection; “The Phoenix” emphasized the eternal life,and the toleration and ruthless of nature. Moreover, Tezuka Osamu also applied his medicinal background to create “Black Jack”. This long serial described one talent surgeon who has scary scar and in black cloak that without medical license how to ask his rich but unmoral patients for huge medicine charge and help innocent lives by secretly way. It illustrated this guy greedy for money, but his attitude that about treating life is more humble, more sincere than someone else. Besides, another interesting work “The Three-Eyed One” was summarized the legend of folk tale and through detailed scientific textual criticism to construct a mysterious world. Not only revealed a lot of truly incredible situation on this earth; but also recorded the upgrade of human civilization.

His strong enthusiasm for comic is the third character. Although Tezuka Osamu eventually received his physician's license, he chose to devote his life to comics and animation rather than practice medicine. In comics, he pioneered long narratives of hundreds particular, even thousand of pages. By 1950, he had firmly established his position as the leading comics artist of his day when he serialized his new-classic work, Jungle Emperor Leo (also known as Kimba the White Lion), in the monthly magazine. No later, he began serializing the same magazine in the young boys' monthly “Mighty Atom”, which later became "Astro Boy" as known as to Americans, becoming one of Tezuka's most popular and famous works. After that, Tezuka Osamu continued his productive works. In 1967 he also began drawing what he called his "Life work--the Phoenix--" and creating comics targeted at more adult audience. Remarkably, Tezuka continued creating and drawing with powerful, original themes throughout his long career until he died on February 9, 1989. Japanese address him respectful as “The God of comics”

General speaking, Tezuka Osamu’s work was filled with love and courage, ideal and justice, concerned people and applauded life also offered dream and different perspectives. Those huge works just reflected his traits: “talent”—amazing achievement in different field (comics and animation), “creativity”—varied stories plots and “enthusiasm”—only focused on his favorite all his lifetime and never give up. I think this is the reason why his works fascinate audience and readers so much, and even they grew up; they still couldn’t put the books down and were moved so deeply. So far, I can’t find other cartoonist that can catch up with him. Where is another Tezuka Osamu? I’m waiting and seeing.

Truman

Different Types of Parents
Anyone who is biologically capable and who can find another biologically capable person--of the opposite sex, of course-can become a parent. Parent-hood is a state that has no special conditions, and one must pass no qualifying exam to enter it. Since the word parents encompass such a large number of people, it is easy to understand why there are so many different kinds. In terms of how they treat their children, however, within this variety, there are three basic types: autocratic, democratic, and permissive.
The autocratic parent's word is the law, and when he says jump every one had better do it quickly. He assumes that he and he alone knows what is best for his children and that they will learn discipline and respect for authority from his regimentation. What he does not consider is that he may not know best and that rules untempered with mercy breed rebellion and contempt far authority. The authoritarian whose child came home one hour late from a date because there had been a major accident on the highway tying up traffic for miles would allow the child no opportunity to explain his reasons for being late. The child would be immediately grounded and have his allowance suspended This kind of parent probably has good intentions, wanting his child to grow up "right," but approaches the task as if his family were in boot camp.
The democratic parent is not so strict. He is willing to discuss rules and punishments with his children and to listen to their side of an argument. If his child had come in an hour late from a date he would listen to the explanation about the major wreck that tied up traffic for miles. Since this is such an easily verifiable story, the democratic parent would suspend any punishment in this case when he sees the morning paper or hears the morning news. In general, the democratic parent lays down fewer rules than his autocratic counterpart because he realizes there are some things in; life children must learn on their own. He prefers to work in the role of an advisor and always to be available when his children need help.
The permissive parent has no rules for his children rind offers little guidance frequently, this parent is too busy to take time with his children and leaves their rearing to TV, school, and chance. Re sets no rules for his children, so it would be impossible for his child to come home late from a date. He allows his children to come and go as they please either because he doesn't care what they do or because he thinks they must learn to set their own rules. He doesn't understand that all young people need guidance because when they are mature, they will have to abide by society's rules. Not learning a respect for order early may cause this parent's children to resent the rules everyone must obey.
Too few, people with children are democratic parents, which is the best of these three. Too much authority or too little often breeds disrespect and resentment. A good parent should offer guidance and advice and not try to rule or disregard his children completely.

Classification by Joy

Ming Chuan University
梁秝蓁 Joy Liang #21
Time: 65202- Th 8:15~10:05
Presentation-2004/12/2

TITLE: Shades of Character

OUTLINE:

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Body-Describe the details about first type of personality

Paragraph 3: Body-Explain how to take care this type of children

Paragraph 4: Body-Talking about what’s the second kind of personality

Paragraph 5: Body- Interpret good technique to deal with this kind of
children

Paragraph 6: Body-State the personality of the third type

Paragraph 7: Body-How to handle with this type of children

Paragraph 8: Conclusion


SUMMARY:
As according to children’s different traits, Dr. Peter L. Mangione categorized into three major groups of their personalities—“flexible”, “fearful” and “feisty”. Flexible children usually are easygoing and handle feelings of anger and disappointment by reacting mildly upset. Children of fearful type are not easy to adapt to new environments and take longer than flexible children when warming up to things. The feisty children remain active most of the time, and this causes them to be very aggressive. Children may have the traits of all three of the personality groups, but they are categorized into the one they are most like. However, no matter what kind of children they are, each one is an individual and they need to be treated according to their individual needs. Knowing every child’s special personality type and how to interact with them will help parents or caregivers’ job much easier and aid in the relief of unnecessary stress.


Shades of Character
by Michelle Watson

Anyone who has spent time with or around children will notice that each one has a special personality all of their own. Children, like adults, have different traits that make up their personalities. Experts have researched this phenomenon in detail and classified children into different categories. Some experts have named more than three categories, but Peter L. Mangione has chosen three that most experts agree with. These categories have been named “flexible,” “fearful,” and “feisty.”(Thesis Statement) Children generally may have similar interests, but the way they interact and deal with these interests displays their personality type.

The first personality type is called flexible. (Topic Sentence) This is the most common of the three types. About "40 percent of all children fall into the flexible or easy group” (Mangione). These children usually handle feelings of anger and disappointment by reacting mildly upset. This does not mean that they do not feel mad or disappointed, they just choose to react mildly. These actions mean the flexible child is easy to take care of and be around. According to Mangione, they usually “adapt to new situations and activities quickly, are toilet-trained easily, and are generally cheerful.” Flexible children are subtle in their need for attention. Rather than yelling and demanding it, they will slowly and politely let their caregiver know about the need. If they do not get the attention right away, they “seldom make a fuss.” They patiently wait, but they still make it known that they need the attention. These children also are easygoing, so routines like feeding and napping are regular (Mangione).

Flexible children may be referred to as “good as gold” because of their cheerful attitudes. (Topic Sentence)Since these are well-behaved children, the caregiver needs to make sure the child is getting the attention they need. The caregiver should “check in with the flexible child from time to time” (Mangione). By checking in with the child regularly, the caregiver will be more knowledgeable about when the child needs attention and when they do not.

The next temperament is the fearful type. (Topic Sentence) These are the more quiet and shy children. This makes up about 15 percent of children (Mangione). They adapt slowly to new environments and take longer than flexible children when warming up to things. When presented with a new environment, fearful children often cling to something or someone familiar. Whether it be the main caregiver or a material object such as a blanket, the fearful child will cling to it until they feel comfortable with the new situation. This can result in a deep attachment of the child to a particular caregiver or object. Fearful children may also withdraw when pushed into a new situation too quickly (Mangione). They may also withdraw when other children are jumping into a new project or situation they are not comfortable with. These children may tend to play alone rather than with a group.

In dealing with fearful children, caregivers find they need more attention than flexible children. (Topic Sentence) A good technique for helping these children is having “a sequence of being with, talking to, stepping back, remaining available, and moving on” (Mangione). The caregiver can also help the fearful child by giving them “extra soothing combined with an inch-by-inch fostering of independence and assertiveness” (Viorst). One of the most effective techniques is just taking it slow and helping the child become more comfortable with the surroundings.

The third temperament type is called feisty. (Topic Sentence) About “10 percent” of children fit into this category (Mangione). A feisty child expresses their opinions in a very intense way. Whether they are happy or mad, everyone around them will know how they feel. These children remain active most of the time, and this causes them to be very aggressive. Feisty children often have the tendency to have a “negative persistence” and will go “on and on nagging, whining and negotiating” (“Facts About Temperament”) if there is something they particularly want. Unlike flexible children, feisty children are irregular in their napping and feeding times, but they do not adapt well to changes in their routines. They get “used to things and won’t give them up” ("Facts About Temperament"). Anything out of the ordinary could send them into some type of fit. If these children are not warned of a change, they may react very negatively (Mangione). Feisty children also tend to be very sensitive to their surrounding environment. As a result, they may have strong reactions to their surroundings.

When dealing with feisty children, the caregiver should know strategies that receive positive results when different situations arise. (Topic Sentence) Mangione supports the “redirection technique” to calm feisty children. This method helps when the child is reacting very negatively to a situation. To properly implement the redirection technique begin by recognizing and empathizing with the feelings of the feisty child and placing firm limits on any unacceptable behavior. This response lets the child know that both his or her desire for the toy and feelings of anger when denied the toy are acceptable to the caregiver. At the same time, the caregiver should clearly communicate to the child that expressing anger through hurtful or disruptive behavior is not acceptable. The child will probably need time to experience his or her emotions and settle down. Then offer an alternative toy or activity that may interest the child, who is then given time to consider the new choice and to accept or reject it. (Mangione)

Generally speaking, children can be divided into three groups, but caregivers must not forget that each child is an individual. (Topic Sentence) Children may have the traits of all three of the personality groups, but they are categorized into the one they are most like. Whatever their temperament, children need to be treated according to their individual needs. When these needs are met appropriately the child will be happier, and those around the child will feel better also. Knowing the general personality types and how to react to them will help to make the caregiver’s job much easier and aid in the relief of unnecessary stress.





REFERENCE:
1.http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/ShadesCharacter.htm
2.http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/Therapies.html
3.http://utminers.utep.edu/ajkline/classify.htm

Ming Chuan University
#6楊玉箐 Ging Yang
Time: 65202- Thur 8:15~10:05
Presentation-2004/12/2



TITLE: Baby talk helps bridge generation gaps - classification of employees according to their communication preferences

OUTLINE:

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Body-Describe the Radio Babies-top management

Paragraph 3: Body-Describe the TV Babies-majority of work force

Paragraph 4: Body-Describe the Computer Babies-future work force

Paragraph 5: Conclusion




SUMMARY:

According to the Towers Perrin’s Workforce 2002 research, the individual workers have different communication preference which linked to the media they grew up with. They have been classified to three groups. First group is the radio babies who are in top management. Second one is TV babies who are majority of work force. The third one is computer babies who are the future work force. In conclusion, realizing the distinct preferences of age groups in the organization will provide a good way to manage the employees.







Baby talk helps bridge generation gaps - classification of employees according to their communication preferences
Most human resource managers can recite the Workforce 2000 business issues by heart because they are already affecting human resource strategies. As we studied the changing values of workers during Towers Perrin's Workforce 2000 research, we noticed a distinct [n1] difference among workers by age group in their communication preferences - workers have distinct media preferences linked to the media they grew up with. We classified them as Radio Babies, TV Babies and Computer Babies. The statistics provide a profile of each work force segment.The challenge you have is to reach all employees with effective media and methods to help them achieve the organization's goals, as well as their own individuals goals. To do this, you'll need to understand each group's orientation.
Radio Babies
As we look across the work force today, we find older workers, Radio Babies born between 1925-1942, in top management positions. [n2] These workers are the career loyalists who thrive on competition and live to work. They still rely on printed materials and prefer large group meetings with the opportunity to ask questions and will comply with organizational directives.
TV Babies
Our TV Baby Boomers, born between 1943-1960, are the [n3] majority of the work force. The largest segment of U.S. population in history, this group grew up with television and maintains a preference for very visual information as education and entertainment. With a tendency toward small group meetings and a preference for listening for organizational needs they can support, the baby boomers continue to seek personal growth in their work and job satisfaction through meaningful experiences.
Computer Babies
Now, Computer Babies are setting the pace for our future work [n4] force. They've grown up with video games and the interactivity of computers. They like one-on-one activities and prefer to relate to management that way. They like to be involved, preferably with those in control or at the top so the value of their individual contribution can be recognized and rewarded. They are very close to the employee Sculley described above - they are mobile, savvy, skilled and intend to take their skills to the organization that will give them the most challenging opportunities and pay them well. As a communicator, your challenge is to develop methods and use appropriate media to help management make the most of its human resources. Strategies include reward and recognition programs to acknowledge organizational appreciation and support for individual contributions. Orientation programs can be designed to reinforce that value and worth of the employee to the organization. Programs to help employees share their ideas contribute to involving employees in ways that use the talent and innovation business must tap to stay competitive.
Understanding the individual preferences of the diverse age groups in the [n5] organization can help you manage the messages managers have for employees.The challenge is to keep the business messages consistent across all age groups, and package them in ways with which employees are comfortable, to achieve the widest acceptance, support and results.We're in an age of organizational redefinition - business strategies, products and services, worker values, and management approaches have all become significant communication issues and challenges. The role of the organizational communicator is being redefined - you play an essential role in achieving organizational objectives by involving employees through effective communication in using their talents to make a difference and in helping organizations make the most of their human resources


Reference:
1.http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m4422/is_n12_v8/ai_11779741
2.http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0PAV/is_2_2/ai_n6121479
3.http://ol.scc.spokane.edu/jstrever/models/essays/classify/chatterton.htm



[n1]Thesis Statement

[n2]Topic Sentence

[n3]Topic Sentence

[n4]Topic Sentence

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Great EntrepreneursStudent number:92659152Name:JACKYSeat number:12
Basis of classification :backgroundsClassification: Great Entrepreneurs can be classified into three categories by their backgrounds. Some entrepreneurs inherit their abundant families’ business, some take advantage of local resource, like oil and natural gas but still others rise by their own efforts, like Bill Gates.Outline:Title : A Great Entrepreneur- Bill Gates who starts from scratch.IntroductionHow Bill Gates reaches the huge achievements without any supports from his families or others. His background is such as a general individual. He just relies on his thoughts and interests that make people can work more effectively by his computer. He becomes as a great entrepreneur not only depending on his achievements but also his kindness. Thesis statement: A great entrepreneur not necessarily needs eminent backgrounds. Bill Gates’ depends on his interests, thoughts and kindness to complete his business therefore becoming one of the successful entrepreneurs in the world.Paragraph4 :Topic sentence:Supporting ideas of interests:While at Harvard, Gates developed a version of programming language BASIC for the first microcomputer-the MITS Altair.Paragraph6:Topic sentence:Supporting ideas of his thoughts:Under Gates' leadership, Microsoft's mission has been to continually advance and improve software technology, and to make it easier, more cost-effective and more enjoyable for people to use computers. Paragraph7:Topic sentence:Supporting ideas of his thought:In 1999, Gates wrote Business@the Speed of Thought, a book that shows how computer technology can solve problems in fundamentally new waysParagraph8:Topic sentence:Supporting ideas of his kindness:Philanthropy is also important to Gates. He and his wife, Melinda, have endowed a foundation with more than $27 billion to support philanthropic initiatives in the areas of global health and learning, with the hope that in the 21st century, advances in these critical areas will be available for all people.
Conclusion His story gives that later generation as a very good example for the people who rise in life by their own efforts.Summary:There are many successful entrepreneurs mushrooming like bamboo shoots after a spring rain recent years. Bill Gates relies on his thoughts, interests, and kindness to complete his great achievements and become as a great entrepreneur around the world. He can be as a good example for people studying his efforts to complete their aspirations.THE END
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Classification by Lily Yu

MCU University
游麗玄
Lily Yu
Time: 65202-Th. 8:15~10:05
Presentation: 12/04/2004

Outline

Paragraph 1:

Introduction with thesis

Paragraph 2:

Describing type 1 – dominators (know-it-all)
Personality- display their knowledge in each and every meeting by speaking
Example – Lynda and Fred

Paragraph 3:

Talking about type 2 – dependers
Characterization -- tear-soaked faces and tissues

Paragraph 4:

Describing type 3 - equalizers
Characterization – “knowledgeable yet open-minded.”

Thesis Statement:

I had the pleasant misfortune of making friends with three very different types of people whom I'll call the dominators, the dependers, and the equalizers

Summary

This essay is a classification about friends group. There are three types of friend, including dominators, dependers and equalizers. Dominator is a “know-it all” type, they show their knowledgeable in each and every meeting by speaking with self-appointed authority about the topic under discussion. The second type is dependers, they are always seeking help but seem to share a similar need with the dominators-to be at the center of attention. Dependers are easily to spot because of their tear-soaked faces and tissues. Final one is equalizers, they are the “knowledgeable yet open-minded”. They have a sincere desire to help others. Although these types can be found in recovery groups, they can also be found among friends in general. We all probably have friends like these somewhere; wouldn't life be boring without them?

The Recovering Dysfunctional

Art Linkletter, a once famous television personality, coined the phrase "Kids say the darndest things!" I have found this also to be true of friends. We all have friends, from mere acquaintances to intimate relationships, with social friends being somewhere in the middle of the span. We meet them at work, church, and, sometimes, at meetings of various types of recovery groups. To protect the innocent (and the not so innocent), I'll refrain from naming the recovery group I attended as well as any individuals involved; let's just call these individuals recovering dysfunctionals. I had the pleasant misfortune of making friends with three very different types of people whom I'll call the dominators, the dependers, and the equalizers. Thesis statement The dominators are those "know-it-all" types that have to be the center of attention in nearly every situation. They seem to have knowledge covering every subject known to mankind, but especially that of recovering dysfunctionals. They proudly display their knowledge in each and every meeting by speaking with self-appointed authority about the topic under discussion. Being courteous, they wait to be the last person to share in a meeting (or until the internal pressure is about to cause spontaneous combustion) before gracing the group with their vast wisdom. They then go through a series of "one-upmanship" comments about previous speakers to prove how much more knowledge they have than their peers. In or out of the meetings they are always ready to tell others the right way (their way) to manage their lives. One friend, I'll call her Lynda, constantly seeks to tell others how she has found the answers. She'll pry her way into a conversation, probing a person to reveal a personal dilemma, all in the name of helping a fellow human being. Then Lynda will fill the next 15 minutes with a non-stop harangue of what to do to fix the problem. Another example of this type is Fred. He always tells others how "he thought that he knew he knew." Of course, that was before he really knew anything, but now he knows. Dominators also seek to be the center of attention. They accomplish this feat by quite literally dominating conversations. One way they do this is by speaking as frequently and as long as present company will permit. Frequently, they speak and act outside the "norm." That is, the normal speech volume for them is usually twice as loud as most people. They will also act with an over-exuberant amount of compassion for their point, as they speak down from their Olympian heights.

The next group, the dependers, are on the other end of the spectrum. They are always seeking help but seem to share a similar need with the dominators-to be at the center of attention. Their grand purpose in life appears to be draining the life out of others. Easily recognizable, they speak with a chronic neediness and will beg for help from nearly anyone. Seldom will they try to seek answers for their problems in any manner other than to act on what others tell them to do. Being considerate of others is not usually part of their character. If they need to call at 3 a.m. to cry out their blues to a sleepy sponsor, that is perfectly acceptable to dependers. Or if they need to spill their guts for two hours over coffee, well that's all right too. Dependers have a dire need for attention, but they display it with a whine that any three-year-old wouldn't be caught using. They operate on the opposite extreme from dominators, usually as emotional wrecks. They are easy to spot because of their tear-soaked faces and tissues. Speech for them is usually interrupted by gasps for breath between their broken sentences. What causes further amazement is their repeated tales of woe. These can be told ten different times in a day and never lose an ounce of intensity. Ninety percent of these tales are about broken relationships. If these dependers are lucky, someone from the next group of friends will be there for them.

Somewhere in the middle between the dominators and the dependers are the equalizers, those who are knowledgeable yet open-minded, and helpful rather than self-seeking. First are the "knowledgeable yet open-minded." These equalizers have a firm grasp of the entire program for recovering dysfunctionals. They have gained this knowledge through diligent study of the program's text. In addition, they have practical knowledge from working through all the various stages of recovery. Although knowledgeable, they maintain a significant degree of humility. They don't pretend to offer advice they are not qualified to give, such as a psychologist or marriage counselor might give. They also know there is always more to learn, never claiming to have reached any saintly status. Second, unlike the other two groups, equalizers tend to be more helpful than self-seeking. They accomplish this by being attentive listeners. They will read between the lines to see what a person may not be saying. Visually they will watch to see if another person's body language matches his verbal message. Finally, they have a sincere desire to help others. Their point is never more important than the person they are helping; what motivates equalizers is the satisfaction they gain from giving freely of themselves.

In conclusion, recovering dysfunctionals share a common behavioral problem in their pasts. However, the first, the dominators, are loud, pompous, know-it-all types. The second, the dependers, are the over-dependent whiners who live off other people's advice. Finally, the equalizers are the stable and compassionate glue that holds the whole group together. Although these types can be found in recovery groups, they can also be found among friends in general. We all probably have friends like these somewhere; wouldn't life be boring without them?
Reference :
http://www.andover.edu/english/200/reader/2002/tocclas.html
http://www.123helpme.com/assets/15375.html
http://thefeed.no/marcus/archives/000613.html