Different Computer Users

Different Computer Users

MCU
柳衣盈 　Monica .Liou 93659204 #15
Time : 65265- Thu 20:20-22:05
Classification presentation 12/1/2005


Source of material: http://www.wiredprof.com/100/SampleEssays/classification/Computer%20Users.htm
Group to be classified: computer users
Basis of classification: using the computer for different purposes
Controlling idea: 6 + different purposes of using the computer+ types/kinds computer users
Order: general to particular
Point of view: third person
Verb tense: present
Tone: plain and ungarnished

OUTLINE

Title: Different computer users
Good beginning : Since the invention of the computer, life has become much easier for human.
Thesis statement + enumeration of types :
Although all computers are basically the same, hardware and software wise, people are known for using the computer for different purposes. Some use their computers for communication and others for a source of entertainment. There exists various types of computer users

BODY ¶2,3,4,5,6,7

Paragraph 2 :
Topic sentence: The hacker spends most of their time breaking into other computer’s.
Supporting details: These people stay up for hours looking for codes and passwords for various systems on the Internet in the hopes of obtaining some valuable information.

Paragraph 3 :
Topic sentence: The game freaks are the people who spend their time playing games online.
Supporting details:
1.These are the people who stay up to till dawn shooting and dodging bullets from other people on the internet.
2.The first thing they do when they get on the computer is to check for people playing online or start new games to play.
3.Their main purpose of using the computer is to play various games and learn everything they can about each game.
4.These individuals are addicted to playing games online, and can be seen staring in front of their computers until the sun comes up.

Paragraph 4 :
Topic sentence: The shoppers are the people who are constantly surfing the Internet for the newest clothes or other types accessories.
Supporting details:
1.They browse many websites such as Gap.com, Jcrew.com, Banana Republic.com, looking for the newest styles and colors of their favorite clothes.
2.Instead of going to the malls and looking for all these accessories, they just sit in their chair for hours and visit various websites on the Internet.
3.These people are addicted to buying stuff online and spend most of their time on the computer deals with looking for the best deals or where else it can be purchased.

Paragraph 5 :
Topic sentence: The downloaders are the people who use the computer mainly for the purpose of downloading anything that is free.
Supporting details:
1.These are the people who leave their computers on through the night or ever through the day downloading music, movies, and pretty much anything that can be downloaded on the web.
2.These people spend hours on end looking for anything that is free on the internet.


Paragraph 6 :
Topic sentence: The mailers are the people who live to check their email accounts.
Supporting details:
1.These are the people who are checking their computer every hour on the hour just to check if anyone has emailed them recently.
2.They prefer to use email as the main communication tool instead of using phones and even voicemails.
3.They spend most of their time on the computer replying and writing new messages
to certain individuals.


Paragraph 7 :
Topic sentence: The chatters are the people who spend most of their time in chat rooms.
Supporting details:
1.These are the people who spend endless hours talking to people from all over the world in a chat rooms.
2.They spend hours typing away, meeting new people, and making new friends in this online community.

Conclusion: Each type of user is similar in a way that they spend many hours in front of their computer screen, starting and typing away through the night.
Good ending: Not only has it made an impact on American culture, but as well as other countries.


SUMMARY
This article discussed how our life is enriched due to the invention of the computers and the advent of the Internet communication. However, nothing is impossible under the sun. People do everyday practice with computers and the Internet; therefore, be classified into six kinds of computer users according to the purposes of their using computers.



References:
http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=3565http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedipus_the_Kinghttp://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/soph/oedipus.htm


Different Computer Users

The sound of the keyboard typing away and the clicking of the mouse throughout the night has become a normal occurrence in every American household. Staying up until 3 or 4 in the morning, knowing work starts at 9AM is a characteristic of many computer users today. Since the invention of the computer, life has become much easier for humans. With the birth of the Internet communications now have limitless possibilities around the world. People are now able to communicate with others from all over the world, not even having to meet them face to face. With these two entitities [working together, computers have become a necessity for home users as well as businesses today. It has affected various aspects of our daily life and has advanced society towards the future. “The University of Cincinnati study found that problematic computer users tend to be most mesmerized by interactive pursuits--frequenting chat rooms and other multiuser domains, writing e-mail, surfing the Web, playing games” (Seaman par. 5). Although all computers are basically the same, hardware and software wise, people are known for using the computer for different purposes. Some use their computers for communication and others for a source of entertainment. There exists various types of computer users.


The hacker spends most of their time breaking into other computer’s. The word hacker is synonymous with Internet crimes, but most people overlook the fact that they are highly intelligent individuals with a vast knowledge of computers. They spend their time trying to break through security systems of various networks connected to the Internet. There has been infamous hackers who have penetrated through the CIA database and others into credit card companies. There was even a movie made a couple years ago called Hackers, which told of the many exploits of hackers in high school. These people stay up for hours looking for codes and passwords for various systems on the Internet in the hopes of obtaining some valuable information. There are also many websites dedicated to this past time which educates the general public as well as new hackers to the game. They know how the computers operate and are usually very familiar with programming languages, so they can create their own programs to break passwords. Hackers are not really hurting anybody by the activities that they perform, they just do it for the experience and bragging rights for other hackers.

The game freaks are the people who spend their time playing games online. These are the people who stay up to till dawn shooting and dodging bullets from other people on the Internet. There are many games which incorporate the online play such as Counterstrike and Starcraft, just to name a few, that gamers all over the world are so addicted to. The first thing they do when they get on the computer is check for people playing online or start new games to play. Most of these gamers even have all the accessories for the whole online experience such as headphones with a microphone to hear other players and a special joystick that can be used instead of the regular keyboard. Some even show their pride for their favorite games by wearing t-shirts and other types of clothing, as well as putting up many posters in their room. They use the computer as an extension to the Playstation 2 and X Box, which can also be connected to the Internet and played online. Many of these gamers use their computers to scavenge the Internet for any new tips or strategie guides which will help them in their favorite games. Their main purpose of using the computer is to play various games and learn everything they can about each game. These individuals are addicted to playing games online, and can be seen staring in front of their computers until the sun comes up.

The shoppers are the people who are constantly surfing the Internet for the newest clothes or other types accessories. These people are the ones who are on Ebay watching auctions for days, waiting until the last minutes to outbid everyone else. They browse many websites such as Gap.com, Jcrew.com, Banana Republic.com, looking for the newest styles and colors of their favorite clothes. They stay up late at night just looking for the newest clothes or coolest gadgets out in the market right now. They want to be able to brag about their clothes which no one else has or how cheap they bought it for. Instead of going to the malls and looking for all these accessories, they just sit in their chair for hours and visit various websites on the Internet. If they do not have money at the time to purchase the item, they will bookmark their favorite sites and plan to buy them at a later time. They use the Internet to research new clothes and accessories instead of academic purposes. These people are addicted to buying stuff online and spend most of their time on the computer deals with looking for the best deals or where else it can be purchased. These users are probably the most expensive because of all the money that is involved with the shopping trend.

The downloaders are the people who use the computer mainly for the purpose of downloading anything that is free. These are the people who leave their computers on through the night or even through the day downloading music, movies, and pretty much anything that can be downloaded on the web. Programs such as Napster and Morpheus are just a few of the programs that these people are very familiar with. They might not know how to navigate the web with ease, but they will be able find any song or video using Morpheus. They know every function of each button in the Morpheus program and they are experts in the various techniques of searching for songs. Anyone who is familiar with computers will know something about these programs. These people spend hours on end looking for anything that is free on the Internet.

The emailers are the people who live to check their email accounts. These are the people who are checking their computer every hour on the hour just to check if anyone has emailed them recently. Email providers such as AOL and Hotmail are their favorite programs to use whenever they are logged onto the Internet. They prefer to use email as the main communication tool instead of using phones and even voicemails. They also jump at the chance to provide websites with email addresses, just so they can be added to their mailing list. They are also very happy to see they have new mail in their mailbox every time they open it up. Also, they are more than happy to reply to anyone who has emailed them, just for the satisifaction of recieivng email. These people use the computer for manily communication purposes by writing letters to their friends, colleagues, and family. They spend most of their time on the computer replying and writing new messages to certain individuals.

The chatters are the people who spend most of their time in chat rooms. These are the people who spend endless hours talking to people from all over the world in a chat rooms. Popular programs such as AOL offer various chat rooms for their members to choose from, which connect AOL users from all over the globe. They spend hours typing away, meeting new people, and making new friends in this online community. Their favorite program to use is the AIM software, AOL Instant Messenger, which runs in the background of the computer and enable communication with people who on their buddy list. Expert users even customize their type of font which is displayed to other users as well as adding an picture icon to their screen name. They can be seen typing away in various chat rooms meeting new people almost every night of the week. These are the people who you can see on the buddy list for almost half of the day even when they are at work or at home.


Each type of user is similar in a way that they spend many hours in front of their computer screen, staring and typing away through the night. Computers have made life much simpler for people as well as bringing together people from various regions on the planet. Not only has it made an impact on American culture, but as well as other countries. Most professions have been centered around computers such as programmers, network administrators, web page designers, etc.

Classification : Joseph Smith-Religious Hero

Classification : Joseph Smith-Religious Hero
Ming Chuan University
吳宗隆 #2
Time: 65264-TH. F.M.20:20-22:05
Presentation -12/01/2005

Source of material:
http://www.englishforums.com/English/AdviceClassificationEssay/hcrl/Post.htm#34980

Summary :
This article classified the five different criteria of hero. There are courageous, noble, self-sacrificing, performs good deeds, and inspires others. To see how Joseph Smith measures up.
Title/Group to be classified: Joseph Smith – Religious Hero
Basis of classification: Criteria
Controlling idea: five different categories
Classification:. A hero is one who is courageous, noble, self-sacrificing, performs good deeds, and inspires others.
Point of view : third person
Verb tense : past tense


Outline :
Paragraph 1~3: Introduction-
Beginning with definitions of terms to weighing up the evidence supporting the facts.
What classifies as a hero? And determining if a specific individual satisfies this criteria..
Thesis Statement : Hero can be classified into five categories by their criteria. A hero is one who is courageous, noble, self-sacrificing, performs good deeds, and inspires others.

Paragraph 4~8 : Body
Paragraph 4:
Topic sentence: Joseph Smith was an exemplar of courage.
Example: He was repeatedly in situations where he was surrounded by danger and was constantly harassed and threatened by men who wanted to take his life
Restatement: I am going like a lamb to the slaughter; but I am calm as a summer's morning; I have a conscience void of offense towards God, and towards all men. I shall die innocent, and it shall yet be said of me – he was murdered in cold blood.

Paragraph 5:
Topic sentence: A person who is noble is one who has fine personal qualities.
Example: An example of these fine qualities came to light in a story related by David Whitmer, a friend of Joseph.
Restatement: Evidentially David Whitmer was so impressed by this act of nobility that he went so far as to write it down for future generations.

Paragraph 6:
Topic sentence: The level of self-sacrifice that Joseph exhibited is astounding.
Example: He was repeatedly arrested and jailed for numerous trumped-up charges
Restatement: “all the world is threatening my life, but I regard it not, for I am willing to die any time when God calls for me.”

Paragraph 7:
Topic sentence: Joseph's entire life abounded with good deeds.
Example: With so many members joining the church and immigrating to be with the other members at such a rapid rate, poverty and want were running rampant.
Restatement: Joseph established a Law of Consecration in which Joseph says, “that every man who has need may be ample supplied... Now for a man to consecrate his property ... to the Lord is nothing more nor less than to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the widow and fatherless, the sick and afflicted, and do all he can to administer to their relief in their afflictions, and for him and his house to serve the Lord.”

Paragraph 8:
Topic sentence: does Joseph Smith inspire others
Example: One example of how he inspires others is a daunting task.
Restatement: He was a man of immense power in creating new religious ideas and in attracting people to them. That I think is a simple historic fact


Paragraph 9~10: Conclusion-
He is revered for more than just his courage and nobility. They wonder at the love he had in being self-sacrificing and performing good deeds for others. These acts alone have inspired millions of church members world-wide as they come to know and love him.

Essay
Joseph Smith – Religious Hero Such an interesting topic for an essay – what classifies as a hero? And determining if a specific individual satisfies this criteria. The word “hero” can potentially be applied with a very wide and indiscriminate brush. For my audience, I would address my fellow classmates in my English class. The reason for this is quite simple – the individual that I would measure up to this is a religious figure. Most discussions about religion in general are either not well received by a closed-minded or intolerant audience or can be considered “preaching to the choir.” This class can look past the religious undertones and focus instead on the criteria for what a hero is, and if my choice measures up to this criteria.

So what is a hero? Let's start with the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, it states that a hero is “a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities; one that shows great courage.” The Wikipedia Encyclopedia tells us that courage is “the ability to confront fear in the face of pain, danger, uncertainty or intimidation.” Niall Richardson, a PhD student at the University of Ulster, writes an article in the Journal of Popular Culture defining Superman as having the qualities of a hero because “he is self-sacrificing; he performs good deeds simply for the benefit of mankind and not for personal benefit.” Finally, George Manning and Kent Curtis, both professors at Northern Kentucky University, have written a book entitled The Art of Leadership in which they label a hero as “one who inspires through manners and actions; an individual who leads through personal example and accomplishments requiring bravery, skill, determination, and other admirable qualities.” So, in short, a hero is one who is courageous, noble, self-sacrificing, performs good deeds, and inspires others.

During the nineteenth century Joseph Smith, Jr., under God's direction, founded The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and translated The Book of Mormon. Does Joseph Smith satisfy the above requirements that define a hero? Was he courageous? Noble? Self-sacrificing? Did he perform good deeds? Does he inspire others? Let's look at each of these requirements and see how Joseph measures up.
Joseph Smith was an exemplar of courage. He was repeatedly in situations where he was surrounded by danger and was constantly harassed and threatened by men who wanted to take his life. Yet, he never wavered in his convictions. Jusat days before he was assassinated he turned himself in at Carthage, Illinois he said, "I am going like a lamb to the slaughter; but I am calm as a summer's morning; I have a conscience void of offense towards God, and towards all men. I shall die innocent, and it shall yet be said of me – he was murdered in cold blood.” (Doctrine and Covenants 135:4)
A person who is noble is one who has fine personal qualities. An example of these fine qualities came to light in a story related by David Whitmer, a friend of Joseph, in which he said, “one morning when he was getting ready to continue the translation [of The Book of Mormon], something went wrong about the house and [Joseph] was put out about it... something that Emma... had done. Oliver and I [David] went upstairs and Joseph came up soon after to continue the translation but he could not do anything... he went downstairs, out into the orchard, and made supplication to the Lord; was gone about an hour – came back to the house, and asked Emma's forgiveness and then came upstairs where we were and then the translation went alright. He could do nothing save he was humble and faithful.” (Bushman 104) Evidentially David Whitmer was so impressed by this act of nobility that he went so far as to write it down for future generations.
The level of self-sacrifice that Joseph exhibited is astounding. He was repeatedly arrested and jailed for numerous trumped-up charges – none of which ever produced a guilty verdict in a court of law. He could have easily hidden from the law, but he often submitted himself to these arrests and imprisonments to protect the members of the church. One time that he was imprisoned in Liberty Jail he stated, “all the world is threatening my life, but I regard it not, for I am willing to die any time when God calls for me.” (Esplin 298)
Joseph's entire life abounded with good deeds. Example after example can be written about all of the characteristics of what a hero is and how Joseph measures up. Thus far, I've only given one example of each. Coming up with just one example of the good deeds Joseph has done is difficult considering his history. Yet, I will narrow it down to one single example that not only exemplifies his good deeds, but how he encouraged others to do good deeds as well. With so many members joining the church and immigrating to be with the other members at such a rapid rate, poverty and want were running rampant. Joseph established a Law of Consecration in which Joseph says, “that every man who has need may be ample supplied... Now for a man to consecrate his property ... to the Lord is nothing more nor less than to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the widow and fatherless, the sick and afflicted, and do all he can to administer to their relief in their afflictions, and for him and his house to serve the Lord.” (Smith 3:231)
Finally, we reach our last criteria – does Joseph Smith inspire others? The short answer to this is 'yes.' Just as with Joseph's good deeds, pinning down one example of how he inspires others is a daunting task. However, I think that Dr. Richard Bushman of Columbia University accurately sums it up by when he says, “I think anyone who studies the life of Joseph Smith, whether or not they believe he was divinely inspired, has to acknowledge him as a bold innovator. He was a man of immense power in creating new religious ideas and in attracting people to them. That I think is a simple historic fact.” (Swinton 128)
For those who are members of the church, there is a tremendous amount of awe and respect for what Joseph Smith accomplished during his life. He is revered for more than just his courage and nobility. They wonder at the love he had in being self-sacrificing and performing good deeds for others. These acts alone have inspired millions of church members world-wide as they come to know and love him.
To conclude, allow me to quote John Taylor, third president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who was with Joseph Smith when he was martyred on June 27, 1844 in Carthage, Illinois. Mr. Taylor said, “Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. In the short space of twenty years, he has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two continents; has sent the fulness (sic) of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to the four quarters of the earth; has brought forth the revelations and commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and many other wise documents and instructions for the benefit of the children of men; gathered many thousands of the Latter-day Saints, founded a great city, and left a fame and name that cannot be slain. He lived great, and he died great in the eyes of God and his people; and like most of the Lord's anointed in ancient times, has sealed his mission and his works with his own blood”. (Doctrine & Covenants 135:3) --- End essay ---

Reference :
1. http://www.essaylib.com/library/essay/101425.html
2. http://utminers.utep.edu/ajkline/classify.htm
3. http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=15380

Remarkable Person-Oedipus the King

Ming Chuan University
詹淑慧 Sophia Chan
#17 93659222
Time: 65264-Th 8:20~10:05
Presentation 12/1/2005

Outline
Theme: Classification
Group to be classified: Remarkable Person-Oedipus the King
Basis of classification: Criteria


Title: The Symbol of the Pierced Ankle in Oedipus the King

Introduction-paragraph 1:
Thesis statement:
Oedipus the King as a remarkable person because he meets three different criteria
Subtopic sentence:
Oedipus must have no control over the situation which he is in, he has to have been harmed by someone for doing nothing or doing what is just, and he must come to an end in which he is utterly lost, or dies without resolving the situation.

Body-paragraphs 2, 3, 4,
Paragraph 2: Topic sentence:
The first of the criteria, having no control over the situation he is in, can be met in several situations.
Sufficient development:
◆Due to the Greeks strong belief in set destiny, the moment the Seer told Oedipus real father what would occur, his life was set in stone.
◆It is an unconscious act that is controlled by a force not in his realm of understanding nor his ability to stop or avoid it.

Paragraph 3: Topic sentence:
Next, the criteria of having been harmed for no fault of his own, is one of the major themes of the play, and reiterated by Oedipus’ ignorance to his own problem.
Sufficient development:
◆Though his father may have had a reason to want Oedipus dead, after hearing what the mystic had to say about young Oedipus’ future, it was not Oedipus fault that he was destined to do what he was.
◆When Oedipus does in fact kill his father, he is met at the crossroads and attacked by his father’s men, through no fault of his own.

Paragraph 4: Topic sentence:
Finally, Oedipus must come to an unhappy ending in which he dies, or is utterly lost.
Sufficient development:
◆In the end, Oedipus leaves, releases his children, and goes of with Creon to die as far as is told, just as he was left out to die by his father.

Conclusion-paragraph 5
Conclusion sentence: The ankle theory ties together so many elements of the story that, as a symbol, it is one of the few complete links in this story.

Summary
These three criteria always are seen in tragedies. In the same way, Oedipus was destined to meet all of them and became a remarkable tragic person.


References
http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=3565
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedipus_the_King
http://www.sacred-texts.com/cla/soph/oedipus.htm


Essay

The Symbol of the Pierced Ankle in Oedipus the King

The classification of Oedipus the King as a tragedy requires it to meet certain criteria pertaining to the main character, Oedipus. Oedipus must have no control over the situation which he is in, he has to have been harmed by someone for doing nothing or doing what is just, and he must come to an end in which he is utterly lost, or dies without resolving the situation. All three of these criteria can be found represented under a symbol, and that symbol is the piercing of his ankles as a child.

The first of the criteria, having no control over the situation he is in, can be met in several situations, and is symbolized by the ankle piercing because he could not stop his father from piercing his ankles as a baby. Due to the Greeks strong belief in set destiny, the moment the Seer told Oedipus real father what would occur, his life was set in stone. Try as he might, we know that Oedipus could no more have avoided killing his father than he could breathing. It is an unconscious act that is controlled by a force not in his realm of understanding nor his ability to stop or avoid it.

Next, the criteria of having been harmed for no fault of his own, is one of the major themes of the play, and reiterated by Oedipus’ ignorance to his own problem. Though his father may have had a reason to want Oedipus dead, after hearing what the mystic had to say about young Oedipus’ future, it was not Oedipus fault that he was destined to do what he was. A second example of this, when Oedipus does in fact kill his father, he is met at the crossroads and attacked by his father’s men, through no fault of his own. Once again this displays the symbolism of his ankles being pierced as a child, meeting the second of the three criteria.

Finally, in the end, as in all Greek tragedies, Oedipus must come to an unhappy ending in which he dies, or is utterly lost. The symbolism here under the ankle piercing is also the first step to his bad end, since if his father did not take Oedipus out to the woods and pierce him, then leave him to die, Oedipus would never have killed his father nor married his mother. Just as the father sealed his own fate by trying to kill his child, he sealed Oedipus’ fate as well. So, in the end, Oedipus leaves, releases his children, and goes of with Creon to die as far as is told, thus completing the tragedy, just as he was left out to die by his father.

The ankle theory ties together so many elements of the story that, as a symbol, it is one of the few complete links in this story. Not only does it represent each of those three elements discussed earlier, but there were also unmistakable similarities between the three, all presented by the symbol of the ankle being pierced.

Three Types of Dieters

Ming Chuan University
林香岑 Selena 93659336 #8
Time: Thu. FM 6:30~8:15
Presentation: 1st Dec. 2005

Source of material: http://www.123helpme.com/search.asp?text=classification
Group to be classified: Dieters
Basis of classification: Disguises
Controlling idea: 3 (number) + various disguises (adjective) + types + dieters(noun)
Order of three major types: climactic
Point of view: the third person
Verb tense: present
Tone: straight-forward
Diction: concrete, figurative

Outline

Title: Three Types of Dieters
Introduction: ¶ 1
A sad fact in American society is that thousands of people search for the elusive dream of being thin. On any given day, one finds neighbors, friends, and relatives on some kind of diet.
Thesis statement: Dieters assume various disguises, but the noteworthy ones are the "bandwagoneer," the "promiser" and the "lethal loser."

Body: ¶ 2,3,4
Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence: Everyone wants to lose weight quickly and effortlessly; therefore, any fad diet promising overnight results becomes the new "call" of the "bandwagoneer."
Bridge: She tries the grapefruit diet or the watermelon diet, but she decides her stomach cannot possibly deal with all of that fruit.
Example: bandwagoneer
Restatement: The "bandwagoneer" is always listening for the newest cure on the dieting market.

Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence: A family wedding or a special dance is a logical reason for a woman to decide it is time to take off her few, unwanted pounds; however, decisions made in haste are hard to keep, and the "promiser" soon fails in her attempt.
Bridge: She is the dieter with only fifteen pounds to lose, and, as each year flies by, she decides dieting is harder than eating what she wants to, and much less fun!
Example: promiser
Restatement: One is not fooled by the "promiser" but saddened that her attempts at weight loss are unsuccessful.

Paragraph 4:
Topic sentence: The most tragic dieters in American society are the "lethal losers," young women following a self-destructive path.
Bridge: Characteristically, this dieter is a young woman with low self-esteem from a middle income family.
Example 1: deceiver
Example 2: sad scarecrow
Restatement: Innocently enough, the "deceiver" and "sad scarecrow" start their diets with good intentions; however, along the way some mechanism is triggered, and the "lethal losers" are awakened; their lives are never the same.

Conclusion: ¶5
The importance of the dieting game is not the goal, but how one decides to get there.

Summary
The essay classifies three types of dieters who assume various disguises to lose their weight. First, there are the bandwagoneers who listen for newest cure on the dieting market. Then, there are the promisers who make a decision hastily but hard to keep. Last, there are the lethal losers include deceivers and sad scarecrows. Deceivers who overeat in a party and purge excess food in the bathroom; sad scarecrows who analyze the calorie content of every morsel of food and usually they do not eat. In truth, the importance of dieting game is not the goal, but how one decides to get there.

Essay

A sad fact in American society is that thousands of people search for the elusive dream of being thin. On any given day, one finds neighbors, friends, and relatives on some kind of diet. Dieters assume various disguises, but the noteworthy ones are the "bandwagoneer," the "promiser" and the "lethal loser."
Everyone wants to lose weight quickly and effortlessly; therefore, any fad diet promising overnight results becomes the new "call" of the "bandwagoneer." She tries the grapefruit diet or the watermelon diet, but she decides her stomach cannot possibly deal with all of that fruit. The next day the television advertises a new wonder pill that allows the user to lose up to ten pounds in one week, and the "bandwagoneer" answers the "call." Although the magic pill does not produce the desired weight loss, she never gives up hope for a new "wagon" to hitch onto. Once again, this dieter is lured by advertisements of instant spot reduction--liposuction. She crosses over the safety line into a danger zone of unknown procedures, performed by unqualified physicians. Some dieters lose their lives in the search for a beautiful body. The stomach staple is another dieting tool that dieters try. The staple yields a large weight loss, but the dieter endangers her health because of excess loss of body fluids. The "bandwagoneer" is always listening for the newest cure on the dieting market.
A family wedding or a special dance is a logical reason for a woman to decide it is time to take off her few, unwanted pounds; however, decisions made in haste are hard to keep, and the "promiser" soon fails in her attempt. She is the dieter with only fifteen pounds to lose, and, as each year flies by, she decides dieting is harder than eating what she wants to, and much less fun! She promises to lose the extra weight for her ten-year class reunion, but her weight-loss pledge is not kept. Some women become "promisers" during their pregnancies, and they broadcast to all within hearing distance that they will lose the extra pounds as soon as the baby is born. The "tomorrow promiser" and the "Monday promiser" are the dieters with whom most people are familiar and whose excuses they know. The "promisers" are always starting their diets tomorrow, after one last, scrumptious dinner--their favorite meal of course! The "Monday promiser" can last through lunch, but by dinner she cannot take her hunger pains any longer. She decides there is always another Monday; furthermore, she eats all week, like a bear preparing for winter hibernation, in preparation for her Monday fast. One is not fooled by the "promiser" but saddened that her attempts at weight loss are unsuccessful.
The most tragic dieters in American society are the "lethal losers," young women following a self-destructive path. Characteristically, this dieter is a young woman with low self-esteem from a middle income family. While in her teens, the young lady decides to shed some unwanted pounds, and, much to her surprise, she loses the extra weight quickly. She attends a party with friends, overeats on junk food and decides to "rid" her body of the excess food by purging in the bathroom; thus the "deceiver" is born. From that moment on, she thinks she is in control of her "new found" diet, but the ultimate "deceiver" is her diet. She sneaks large quantities of food for midnight snacks, and she does not care what she eats, only that she satisfies the yearning deep inside her soul. She faces the beginning of the downward turn of her diet--the binge and purge cycle. Ultimately she loses touch with reality and is treated by a physician in a hospital. The "deceiver" has a companion who is, much like herself, another deadly player in the dieting game. This dieter analyzes the calorie content of every morsel of food on her dinner plate and decides whether or not to eat it; usually she does not, but quietly excuses herself from the table to return to her room. She has lost all sense of the value of food for her body, and she cannot see what she has become--a "sad scarecrow." A scarecrow gains nourishment from her straw stuffing, and the "sad scarecrow" needs food to hold her body together. But this dieter cannot see the "straw" she leaves on the ground when she turns her head away from food; she is beyond all reasoning. Innocently enough, the "deceiver" and "sad scarecrow" start their diets with good intentions; however, along the way some mechanism is triggered, and the "lethal losers" are awakened; their lives are never the same.
All dieters share a common goal, losing weight, but they approach the goal from many different sides. The importance of the dieting game is not the goal, but how one decides to get there. The dieter can choose life or death in her quest for a thin body.

Reference:
http://www.123helpme.com/search.asp?text=classification
http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=15374
http://essayinfo.com/essays/classification_essay.php

Classification of friends

Ming Chuan University
朱俐頻 Belinda Chu
93659311 #6
Time: 65202-Thur 18:30~20:15
Presentation 2005/12/1


Title/Group to be classified: friends
Basis of classification: acquaintance

Introduction-paragraph 1
Verb tense: past tense
Point of view: first person
Subtopic sentence= enumeration of 3 types
Thesis statement: There are three different kinds acquaintance of friends in the life.
Controlling idea: 3 + different acquaintance + types/kinds friends

Body-paragraphs 2, 3, and 4,

The first type of friend is simply an acquaintance. We call “pest friends.”
The second category of friends is closer than acquaintances. We call “guest friends.”
The last type of friend is you know them the longest. We call “best friends.”

Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence=The first type of friend is simply an acquaintance; this means that you basically only know their name.

You might not even remember what they look like if you go away for a short vacation. You normally would not mind having a cup of coffee with them, but if anything else came up you usually would have no problem parting company. You would not normally tell an acquaintance when he or she is dong something aggravating.

Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence=The second category of friends is closer than acquaintances, but no where near as close as a true friend.

You know their name, a little of what they like or dislike, a little of their family history, and usually have several things in common. They usually don’t converse about anything substantial or deep. They try to keep the topic of conversation happy and light. They wouldn’t open up to you how they are really felling. They still preoccupied with “saving face.”

Paragraph 4:
Topic sentence=The last type of friend is the “best friend.” Normally, you know them the longest.

You probably grew up together as children He or she knows everything about you.
Transitional expressions: You know each others quirks and habits and can always tell when there is something wrong.
Addition-CAUSE: A true friend has no problem correcting you when you are wrong, or being stern with you when you are out of line.
Emphasis/Intensification-Purpose: They would always look out for you and never do anything intentionally to hurt you.

Conclusion-paragraph 5
Transitional expression: We should always strive to be the best friends that we can be.
Use of one of the good endings: We should remember that all best friends started out as just acquaintances.

Summary:
This article classified the three different acquaintances types of friends. First, there are the “pest friends”-general acquaintances. Next, there are “guest friends”-social partners. Lastly, there are “best friends”-our true friends.

Reference: http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=37475
http://www.123helpme.com/search.asp?text=classification

Essay-Classification of Friends

Ever since I was a child, my mother raised me to recognize and appreciate various kinds of friends. There are three different kinds of friends in this life. I classify them according to how well I know them and how well they know me. We encounter each of them everyday, whether in school, home, or at the gym. However, we rarely spend much time actually thinking about and classifying these people. First, there are the "pest friends"- general acquaintances. Next, there are "guest friends"- social partners. Lastly, we have "best friends"- our true friends.

The first type of friend is simply an acquaintance. This means that you basically only know their name. You might not even remember what they look like if you go away for a short vacation. Usually, you meet these types of friends in school, at work, on the bus, in the gym, or anywhere else you might be. You normally would not mind having a cup of coffee with them, but if anything else came up, you usually would have no problem parting company. You normally don’t miss them when they are elsewhere. It is also this type of friends who give you the most amount of aggravation. Since most of the time you are placed in a position where you have to act friendly, such as school or work, you would not normally tell an acquaintance when he or she is doing something aggravating, such as tapping the fingers an a table or chewing gum loudly. This is why I call them "pest friends."

The second category of friends I call "social partners." This is because they are closer than acquaintances, but no where near as close as a true friend. Social partners are usually acquaintances who evolve into "guest friends" through increased extracurricular activities. You know their name, a little of what they like or dislike, a little of their family history, and usually have several things in common. As the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together," so too the social partners have to have several things in common with you. No one is going to want to spend any more time than necessary with somebody completely opposite and aggravating to him. Keep in mind, though, that the biggest thing that distinguishes a "best friend" from a "guest friend" is the fact that "guess friends" usually don’t converse about anything substantial or deep, such as their innermost desires and fears. Usually, "guest friends" try to keep the topic of conversation happy and light. They would not open up to you how they are really feeling. They are still preoccupied with "saving face." You still do enjoy hanging out with them. But when the going gets tough, they are not there for you.

The last type of friend is the "best friend." Normally, you know them the longest. You probably grew up together as children. He or she knows everything about you. Likewise, you know everything about him or her. They are basically like family. You would have no problem if they spent the night at your house. You know each others quirks and habits and can always tell when there is something wrong. You would not hesitate to share your deepest feelings or thoughts with them. "A true friend will see you through when others see that you are through." A true friend has no problem correcting you when you are wrong, or being stern with you when you are out of line. Likewise, a true friend will love you like a member of his own family. He will always be there for you. They are not perfect, but at least they will always look out for you and never do anything intentionally to hurt you.

On a final note, I would like to take some time to say that we should always remember keep in mind what kind of a friend we are to other people. We are all surrounded by pest, guest, and best friends. We should always strive to be the best friends that we can be. Also, as the saying goes, "You can’t use your friends and have them too." We should appreciate and value all friendships that come into our lives, no matter how deep or superficial. We should always remember that all best friends started out as just acquaintances.

Three types of Children

Ming Chuan University
周吟芝Lisa Chou #5
Student No:93659302
Time: Thu. 18:30~20:15
Presentation-12/01/2003



Classification:Three types of Children


Source of material: http://www.123helpme.com/preview.asp?id=15372

Summery: The article talks about in order to effectively teach children you need to understand their personalities, and basis on that, you may classificate children into 3 category.


Title/Group to be classified: Children
Basis of classification: Personality

Introduction-paragraph 1
At least five sentences
Use of one of the good beginnings (general statement->more specific)
Thesis statement=subject (group to be classified) and basis of classification+ controlling idea (number + adjective + types)
Subtopic sentence= enumeration of 3 types
Expert classified children into three different categories, these are flexible, fearful, feisty.
Controlling idea: 3 + different personalities+ types/kinds Children

Body-paragraphs 2, 3, and 4
Presentation of three major subtopics
Logical order of three major subtopics

The first personality type is called flexible
The second personality is called fearful
The last one is feisty


Paragraph 2: Topic sentence=transitional expression + reference to thesis statement + subtopic 1
The first personality type is called flexible, these children usually handle feelings of anger and disappointment by reacting mildly upset.

Sufficient development of subject with supporting details such as specific examples, facts, illustrations,
1.they usually adapt to new situations and activities quickly
2.These children also are easygoing

Paragraph 3: Topic sentence=transitional expression + reference to thesis statement + subtopic 2
The next temperament is the fearful type; these are the more quiet and shy children.

Sufficient development of subject with supporting details such as specific examples, facts, illustrations,
1.They adapt slowly to new environments.
2.When presented with a new environment, fearful children often cling to something or someone familiar.
3.Fearful children may also withdraw when pushed into a new situation too quickly.
4.They may also withdraw when other children are jumping into a new project or situation they are not comfortable with.
5.These children may tend to play alone rather than with a group.

Paragraph 4: Topic sentence=transitional expression + reference to thesis statement + subtopic 3
The third temperament type is called feisty; a feisty child expresses their opinions in a very intense way

Sufficient development of subject with supporting details such as specific examples, facts, illustrations,
1.Whether they are happy or mad, everyone around them will know how they feel.
2.These children remain active most of the time, and this causes them to be very aggressive
3.they do not adapt well to changes in their routines.
4.Feisty children also tend to be very sensitive to their surrounding environment
5.If these children are not warned of a change, they may react very negatively

Conclusion-paragraph 5
At least three sentences
Use of one of the good endings.
Knowing the general personality types and how to react to them will help to make the caregivers job much easier and aid in the relief of unnecessary stress.


Three types of Children

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. Manigone has chosen three that most experts agree with. These categories have been named flexible, fearful, and feisty. 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, 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. Flexible children may be referred to as good as gold because of their cheerful attitudes. 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. 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, these are the more quiet and shy children. This makes up about 15 percent of children. 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. 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. A good technique for helping these children is having Уa sequence of being with, talking to, stepping back, remaining available, and moving on. The caregiver can also help the fearful child by giving them extra soothing combined with an inch-by-inch fostering of independence and assertiveness. 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; 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. 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. 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 begins 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 and 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.

Caregivers should consider that these children generally do not have regular feeding and napping times. The caregiver should be flexible when working with these children, and try to conform more to the child. If there is going to be a change in a child routine, the caregiver has an easier time with the child if the child has been warned of the change. Generally speaking, children can be divided into three groups, but caregivers must not forget that each child is an individual. 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 caregivers job much easier and aid in the relief of unnecessary stress.

classification of friends

MCU
#4 翁瑩瑜 Felecia Weng
65264 Time: Thu 8:20-10:05
2005/12/01

Source of material: http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=37475
Group to be classified: friends
Basis of classification: acquainted degree
Point of view: first person
Verb tense: present

OUTLINE
Title: Classification of Friends
Introduction~Paragraph 1
Thesis statement: There are three different kinds of friends in this life
Subtopic sentence = enumeration of 3 types
Due to the acquainted degree friends can be categorized into three types
Controlling idea: 3 + different acquainted degree + type/kinds friends

Body~
Paragraph 2
Topic sentence: The first type of friend is simply an acquaintance
Supporting details:
1. This means that you basically only know their name.
2. You might not even remember what they look like if you go away for a short vacation.
3. You normally don’t miss them when they are elsewhere

Paragraph 3
Topic sentence: The second category of I call “social partners.”
Supporting details:
1. This is because they are closer than acquaintances, but no where near as a true friend.
2. They would not open up to you how they are really feeling.
3. They are still preoccupied with “saving face.”

Paragraph 4
Topic sentence: The last type of friend is the “best friend.”
Supporting details:
1. Normally, you know them the longest.
2. He or she knows everything about you.
3. You know each others quirk and habits and can always tell when there is something wrong.
4. You would not hesitate to share your deepest feeling or thoughts with them.
5. A true friend has no problem correcting you when you are wrong, or being stern with you when you are out of line.

Conclusion-Paragraph 5
We should always to be the best friends that we can be.

Summary: We should appreciate and value all friendships that come into our lives, no matter how deep or superficial. We should always remember that all best friends started out as just acquaintances.

Reference:
1. http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=37475
2. http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=15374
3. http://www.wiredprof.com/100/SampleEssays/classification/Computer%20Users.htm



Classification of Friends

Ever since I was a child, my mother raised me to recognize and appreciate various kinds of friends. There are three different kinds of friends in this life. I classify them according to how well I know them and how well they know me. We encounter each of them everyday, whether in school, home, or at the gym. However, we rarely spend much time actually thinking about classifying these people. First, there are the “pest friends” – general acquaintances. Next, there are “guest friends”- social partners. Lastly, we have “best friends”- our true friends.

The first type of friend is simply an acquaintance. This means that you basically only know their name. You might not even remember what they look like if you go away for a short vacation. Usually, you meet these type of friends in school, at work, on the bus, in the gym, or anywhere else you might be. You normally would not mind having a cup of coffee with them, but if anything else camp up, you usually would have no problem parting company.

You normally don’t miss them when they are elsewhere. It is also this type of friends who give you the most amount of aggravation. Since most of the time you are placed in a position where you have to act friendly, such as school or work, you would not normally tell an acquaintance when he or she is doing something aggravating, such as tapping the fingers an a table or chewing gum loudly. This is why I call them “pest friends.”

The second category of friends I call “social partners.” This is because they are closer than acquaintance, but no where near as close as a true friend. Social partners are usually acquaintance who evolve into “guest friends” through increased extracurricular activities. You know their name, a little of what they like or dislike, a little of their family history, and usually have several thing in common. As the saying goes, “Bird of a father flock together,” so too the social partners have to have several things in common with you. No one is going to want to spend any more time than necessary with somebody completely opposite and aggravating to him. Keep in mind, though, that the biggest thing that distinguishes a “best friend” from a “guest friend” is the fact that “guest friend” usually don’t converse about anything substantial or, such as their innermost desires and fears. Usually, “guest friends” toy to keep the topic of conversation happy and light. They would not open up to you how they are really feeling. They are still preoccupied with “saving face.” You still do enjoy hanging out with them. But when the going gets tough, they are not there for you.

The last type of friend is the “best friend.” Normally, you know them the longest. You probably grew up together as children. He or she knows everything about you. Likewise, you know everything about him or her. They are basically like family. You would have no problem if they spent the night at your house. You know each others quirks and can always tell when there is something wrong. You would not hesitate to share your deepest feelings or thoughts with them. “A true friend will see you though when others see that you are through.” A true friend has no problem correcting you when you are wrong, or being stern with you when you are out of line. Likewise, a true friend will love you like a member of his own family. He will always be there for you. They are not perfect, but at least they will always look for you and never do anything intentionally to hurt you.

On a final note, I would like to take some time to say that we should always remember keep in mind what kind of friend we are to other people. We are all surrounded by pest, guest, and best friends. We should always strive to be the best friends, that we can be. Also, as the saying goes, “You can’t use your friends and have them, too. “We should appreciate and value all friendships that come into our lives, no matter how deep or superficial. We should always remember that all best friends started out as just acquaintances.

Classification-Three Beethoven's musical styles

Ming Chuan University
#14 劉植卉 Janet Liu
Time: 65202-Th 6:30~8:15
Classification Essay-12/1/2005

Reference:http://www.gate.net/~nnomoto/beethoven/sonatas2.htm

Title: Three Beethoven's musical styles
Group to be classified: Beethoven's main music career
Basis of classification: Piano sonatas
Controlling idea: 3 musical types
Order of the major type: Time / Chronological

Outline (Body: 2~4 paragraphs)

Paragraph 1 Introduction:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) composed thirty-two piano sonatas between the year of 1792 and 1822. It was the time when the Classic period was changing to the Romantic period. His piano sonatas show the changes of musical style in form, structure, and his life between 1792 and 1822.
Thesis statement:
Beethoven had three periods in his main music career: the first Vienna period (1792-1802), the middle period (1802-1814), and the last period (after 1815). Each period shows his different musical style.

Paragraph 2
Topic sentence:
Beethoven's music in his first decade in Vienna reflects a period of the Classic style absorption that modeled on the style of Haydn, Mozart, and other eighteen-century composers.
Bridge: it was the stage of imitation.
Supporting idea: Beethoven's first compositions of thirty-two piano sonatas were op. 2 three sonatas (dedicated to his teacher Haydn).
Examples: The first sonata in F minor, the second sonata in A major, and the third sonata in C major.
Concluding sentence: Beethoven proved his achievement and mastery that show the varied characters of the sonatas, the dynamic element in the first sonata in F minor, the more lyric character in the second sonata in A major, and the concert-type of virtuosity in the third sonata in C major.

Paragraph 3
Topic sentence:
Beethoven's compositions in his middle period (also known as his heroic style era) obviously show the Romantic approach.
Supporting idea: An increase in degree of contrast that affected the scoring and dynamics gave a varied strength to the music.
Example 1: Symphony No.5 in c min,Op.67
Concluding sentence: Climax and resolution tended to be delayed, and the development became extremely large.

Paragraph 4
Topic sentence:
In Beethoven's last period (also called isolated or creative era), he was almost totally deaf and more isolated than before.
Supporting idea: consequently, the last five sonatas he composed in the final period seem more communications between the composer (artist) and music (art) than communications between the composer and public audience
Example 1: “op.109 in E major”, “op.110 in A-flat major”,
Example 2: “op.111 in C
Concluding sentence: he achieved fulfillment in his compositions, and experimented non-standard (at that time) musical form, structure, and tonal plan in the last period.

Paragraph 5 Conclusion:
Those sonatas clearly show the change in his musical style and life, and Beethoven's music became the predecessor to many composers in coming ages.

Summary
This article classified the three Beethoven’s periods in his main music career.
In his first period in Vienna reflects the classical style absorption that modeled on the style of Haydn, Mozart, and other eighteen-century composers. And In his second period obviously show the Romantic approach. Finally, he achieved fulfillment in his compositions in the last unhearing period.

Classification Essay
Three Beethoven’s musical styles

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) composed thirty-two piano sonatas between the year of 1792 and 1822. It was the time when the Classic period was changing to the Romantic period. His piano sonatas show the changes of musical style in form, structure, and his life between 1792 and 1822. Beethoven had three periods in his main music career: the first Vienna period (1792-1802), the middle period (1802-1814), and the last period (after 1815). Each period shows his different musical style.

Beethoven's music in his first decade in Vienna reflects a period of the Classic style absorption that modeled on the style of Haydn, Mozart, and other eighteen-century composers; it was the stage of imitation. However, Beethoven's music in this period seems stronger but rougher in texture and dynamic contracts than those of his predecessors. Beethoven's early piano sonatas show characteristic of symphonies (or string quartets) rather than piano sonatas because of minuet movement, Mannheim rockets (sudden dynamic rise over a wide range in broken chord or tremolo), quartet harmonization, and a symphonic slow introduction.
Beethoven's first compositions of thirty-two piano sonatas were op. 2 three sonatas (dedicated to his teacher Haydn). Beethoven proved his achievement and mastery that show the varied characters of the sonatas, the dynamic element in the first sonata in F minor, the more lyric character in the second sonata in A major, and the concert-type of virtuosity in the third sonata in C major.

Beethoven's compositions in his middle period (also known as his heroic style era) obviously show the Romantic approach. An increase in degree of contrast that affected the scoring and dynamics gave a varied strength to the music. In addition, the scherzo movements replaced the minuets of the Classic four-movement sonata plan in many cases. Beethoven’s music in this period expressed much more instabilities in harmonic, tonal fashion, and rhythm. Climax and resolution tended to be delayed, and the development became extremely large. Most of his best known works are from this period.

In Beethoven's last period (also called isolated or creative era), he was almost totally deaf and more isolated than before; consequently, the last five sonatas he composed in the final period seem more communications between the composer (artist) and music (art) than communications between the composer and public audience, such as “op.109 in E major”, “op.110 in A-flat major”, and “op.111 in C”. However, he achieved fulfillment in his compositions, and experimented non-standard (at that time) musical form, structure, and tonal plan in the last period.

The piano sonatas, which Beethoven composed at the transition time from the Classic to the Romantic period, contain the musical elements that Beethoven received and adapted from his predecessors. However, those sonatas clearly show the change in his musical style and life, and Beethoven's music became the predecessor to many composers in coming ages.

Reference:
http://tw.knowledge.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1405101703250
http://www.gate.net/~nnomoto/beethoven/sonatas2.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beethoven

Classification: Shades of character

Mcu university
陳姿文 Riva Chen
time:65302-Th 6:30-8:15
classification presentation 01-Dec-2005

Source of material: http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/ShadesCharacter.html

Summary:
This essay is a classification essay,and it surround with the person. It was written by Michelle Watson in 2000. In this essay, it talk about that children have different personalities and they can be divided into three different categories, it also tell us that the caregiver how to dealing with the three kinds of children.

Group to be classified: children
Basis of classification: personality
Controlling idea: three different categories
Point of view: third person
Verb tense: present tense

Outline
Title: Shades of character
Introduction -paragraph 1
Anyone who has spent time with or around children will notice that each one has a special personality all of their own. Experts have researched this phenomenon in detail and classified children into different categories. These categories have been named flexible, fearful, and feisty. Children generally may have similar interests, but the way they interact and deal with these interests displays their personality type.

Thesis statement=Children’s personalities can be classified into 3 categories , which are flexible , fearful and feisty.
Subtopic: know the strategy to deal with the three kind of children.

Body-paragraphs 2, 3, and 4
Three type of the children.
The way to deal with every kind of children

Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence: The first personality type is called flexible.
This is the most common of the three types. These children usually handle feelings of anger and disappointment by reacting mildly upset, these actions mean the flexible child is easy to take care of and be around.
Flexible children may be referred to as “good as gold” because of their cheerful attitudes. Since these are well-behaved children, the caregiver needs to make sure the child is getting the attention they need.

Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence: The next temperament is the fearful type.
These are the more quiet and shy children. 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.
In dealing with fearful children, caregivers find they need more attention than flexible children. A good technique for helping these children is having “a sequence of being with, talking to, stepping back, remaining available, and moving on”

Paragraph4:
Topic sentence:The third temperament type is called feisty.
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.
When dealing with feisty children, the caregiver should know strategies that receive positive results when different situations arise. 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.

Conclusion-paragraph 5
Topic sentence: Children can be divided into three groups, but caregivers must not forget that each child is an individual.
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.

=Essay=
Shades of Character 2000, 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. Manigone has chosen three that most experts agree with. These categories have been named “flexible,” “fearful,” and “feisty.” 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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)
Caregivers should consider that these children generally do not have regular feeding and napping times. The caregiver should be flexible when working with these children, and try to conform more to the child (Mangione). If there is going to be a change in a child’s routine, the caregiver has an easier time with the child if the child has been warned of the change.
Generally speaking, children can be divided into three groups, but caregivers must not forget that each child is an individual. 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.
Works Cited
“Facts About Temperament.” Temperamentproject n.d. 25 Oct 2000.
Mangione, Peter L. The Different Temperaments of Infants and Toddlers. J. Ronald Lally. Dir. Janet Poole. Media Services Unit, California Department of Education. California Department of Education.
Viorst, Judith. “Is Your Child’s Personality Set at Birth?” Tennessee Electronic Library. (Nov. 1995) Online. InfoTrac OneFile, A17618832.
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Problems With my Neighbors

Ming Chuan University
宋雯晴 Sunny Sung #4
TIME: 65202-Th 6:30~8:15
Presentation- 12/01/2005

Classification
Source of material: http://www.essaylib.com/library/essay/101425.html
Group to be classified: Neighbors
Basis of classification: Problems
Controlling idea: 3 + different problems + types/kinds neighbors
Classification: My neighbors can be classified into three types with the problems. Which are
unfriendly, dirty, and noisy.

OUTLINE
Title: problems with my neighbors
Paragraph 1: Introduction-
How are your neighbors with you? You are lucky if they treat you as a member of their family, but what about if it is the contrary? What about if they treat you as a thing not as a human? If this is your situation, I know how you are feeling, I have had to deal with their unfriendly, dirty, and noisy way of living.
Thesis statement: My neighbors can be classified into three types with the problems. Which are unfriendly, dirty, and noisy.

Paragraph 2: Boby
Topic sentence: My neighbors are very unfriendly people, and that is why they are hated.
Bridge: During the day when I see them, they do not say hello to me.
Example: Sometimes, I try to have a conversation with them, but they always ignore me or give me a cold look.
Restatement: Sometimes, when they are playing in front of their house, my neighbors come out and tell them to leave using a filthy language that scare my children.

Paragraph3:
Topic sentence: The awful thing is not only that my neighbors are unfriendly, but they are dirty, too.
Bridge: During the week, they often throw their trash in front of my house.
Example: Although, whenever I see it, I always clean it, but later they throw more.
Restatement: Why do not they care about it? How lazy they are! Perhaps, they do not know the meaning of the word gclean.h

Paragraph 4:
Topic sentence: The other thing that makes my neighbors mean, besides being unfriendly and dirty, is that they are very noisy.
Bridge: 1They have three children and the smallest, the baby, is the one that makes all the noise during the day and they also have one big dog that barks all the time.
Example1: He is always crying because he is hungry or because he wants something.
Example2: The other day I was going to study, but then it began to bark, and thanks to its harmful noise, I could not concentrate on what I was doing.
Restatement: So the loud music and the strange noises from the drunken people begin at noon and end at midnight.

Paragraph5: Conclusion-
To solve this problem, there is only one solution and that is to move out of the neighborhood, but should we do this?

Summary:
This article classified the neighbors with three problems. First of all, my neighbors are very unfriendly people, and that is why they are hated. Second, the awful thing is not only that my neighbors are unfriendly, but they are dirty, too. Finally, the other thing that makes my neighbors mean, besides being unfriendly and dirty, is that they are very noisy. In conclusion, my neighbors are inconsiderate people, who do not care about others. They just care about themselves, and do what is best for them.

Essay
Problems With my Neighbors

How are your neighbors with you? You are lucky if they treat you as a member of their family, but what about if it is the contrary? What about if they treat you as a thing not as a human? If this is your situation, I know how you are feeling. I know it because I am living this kind of life. In other words, I do not get along with my neighbors. From the day I moved into my house, I have had to deal with their unfriendly, dirty, and noisy way of living.
First of all, my neighbors are very unfriendly people, and that is why they are hated. For example, during the day when I see them, they do not say hello to me. Sometimes, I try to have a conversation with them, but they always ignore me or give me a cold look. Since the day they ignore me, I began to hate them for being the way they are. In addition, my neighbors are not only mean with me, but with my children, too. Sometimes, when they are playing in front of their house, my neighbors come out and tell them to leave using a filthy language that scare my children.
Second, the awful thing is not only that my neighbors are unfriendly, but they are dirty, too. For example, during the week, they often throw their trash in front of my house. Although, whenever I see it, I always clean it, but later they throw more. They are irresponsible people who do not care about others around them. Moreover, their yard looks like a jungle with empty cans and bottles and other trash among the big grass that is growing. Why do not they care about it? How lazy they are! Perhaps, they do not know the meaning of the word gclean.h
Finally, the other thing that makes my neighbors mean, besides being unfriendly and dirty, is that they are very noisy. They have three children and the smallest, the baby, is the one that makes all the noise during the day. He is always crying because he is hungry or because he wants something. Why do not his parents try to lull him? Besides the baby, they also have one big dog that barks all the time. For example, the other day I was going to study, but then it began to bark, and thanks to its harmful noise, I could not concentrate on what I was doing. Moreover, every weekend, they are always having a party at their house. So the loud music and the strange noises from the drunken people begin at noon and end at midnight.


In conclusion, my neighbors are inconsiderate people, who do not care about others. They just care about themselves, and do what is best for them. They do not realize how much damage they are causing by doing the things they do. Their unfriendly, dirty, and noisy way of living brings me to that conclusion. The worst is that I am not the only one who is suffering, but my whole family. To solve this problem, there is only one solution and that is to move out of the neighborhood, but should we do this? Is this the only solution we have? What should we do?


Reference:
1. http://www.essaylib.com/library/essay/101425.html
2. http://essayinfo.com/essays/classification_essay.php
3. http://www.wow-schools.net/Split_Shot/resources/readings/annoying.php

Classification: The Geography of English 102

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Joanna 93659062 #03
Time: 65264-Thu.20:20-22:05
Classification Presentation 01-Dec-2005

＊Source of material: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/classification.htm

＊Summary: The essay is really a combination of a Personal Essay and a Classification Essay. It was written by Ima Ersatz, a former community college student who went on to become a community college instructor. She told us a lot about what kind of student they are according to where they have chosen to sit in a classroom from her personal experience.

＊Identify the order of the types:
General to particular

＊Tone: Amusement

＊Diction: Concrete/overstated

＊OUTLINE
Title: The Geography of English 102
Introduction: ¶1
Use of one of the good beginnings (general statement ->more specific)
Thesis statement: You can tell a lot about what kind of student they are according to where they have chosen to sit in a classroom (assuming they’re allowed to sit where they want)

Thesis Statement =subject (group to be classified) and basis of classification.
a. the group being classified: students in the classroom
b. basis of the classification: student choose where to sit

Subtopic: I know this from personal experience.

◎ Point of view: First person
I know this from personal experience.
◎ Verb tense: Present
I know this from personal experience

Subtopics sentences: When I was in college, my favorite perch was always well to the back of the classroom—not necessarily in the Back Row, because I thought that was reserved for true, inveterate slackers, but just in front of the Back Row.

Body: ¶2, 3, 4, 5
Presentation of four major types
Logical order of the major types
(General to particular)

Paragraph 2
Topic sentence: How I loathed the students in Front Row, especially Bob Engstrom!
Sufficient development of subject with supporting details such as specific examples, facts, illustrations:
He always raised his hand to ask and answer questions. That was bad enough, but all class long he bobbed his head up and down in agreement with everything the professor said. I wanted to throw spitballs at the back of that bobbing head. I would have whacked that head with my copy of Bleak House if it weren't so far in front of me. I continue to associate everyone in Front Row with the back of Bob Engstrom's head.

Paragraph3
Topic sentence: I can confirm that what I learned earlier from the back of the classroom is true.
Sufficient development of subject with supporting details such as specific examples, facts, illustrations:
Front Rows are students who want to appear more interested in what's going on in the class; they interact more often and more expertly with the instructor, and they get better grades. Back Seats are either too shy or unwilling to engage in the life of the class; they get lower grades. I have no statistical analysis to back this up, but I'd bet a new eraser on it

Paragraph4:
Topic sentence: The geography of the classroom is divided into additional segments.
Sufficient development of subject with supporting details such as specific examples, facts, illustrations:
For this very reason, SIDE SEATS are often the safest. Not only are they more comfortable — year after year students have been leaning their sleepy heads against the walls until there is a nice groove worn in the plaster — but the instructor needs stereoscopic vision to catch them.

Paragraph5:
Topic sentence: The largest segment of classroom geography, of course, is the area of CENTER SEATS, that circle of seats in the middle of the classroom, not front or back or off to the sides.

Sufficient development of subject with supporting details such as specific examples, facts, illustrations:
The students of Center Seats deserve the benefit of the doubt, always; they will get B's and C's, and frequently there will be a pleasant surprise sitting among them — perhaps they came to class late and couldn't find a seat in the front or they just wanted to be disguised for some reason.


Conclusion: ¶6
At least three sentences
Transitional expression (optional)
Of course you will find deviations from this geography.

Use of one of the good endings.
And, as a young teacher, in my very first literature class at the University of Connecticut, I was dumbfounded by a student who insisted on sitting in the very Front Row Center and yet fell profoundly asleep every class. He just didn't understand where he belonged in the geography of the classroom.
Reference:
http://utminers.utep.edu/ajkline/classify.htm
http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=18555
http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=3565

The Geography of English 102Ima Ersatz
You can tell a lot about students in a classroom before they open their mouths or put pen to paper. You can tell a lot about what kind of student they are according to where they have chosen to sit in a classroom (assuming they're allowed to sit where they want). I know this from personal experience. When I was in college, my favorite perch was always well to the back of the classroom — not necessarily in the Back Row, because I thought that was reserved for true, inveterate slackers, but just in front of the Back Row. It was part of my scheme to get through four years of college without ever being called on in class. I had other devices -- pretending to be scribbling notes furiously in my notebook or looking up something in my book (Profs won't bother you if they think you're taking notes on their precious words), pretending to be suffering from a nasty cold -- but none more effective over the long haul of a semester than simply choosing my seat carefully.

How I loathed the students in Front Row, especially Bob Engstrom! He always raised his hand to ask and answer questions. That was bad enough, but all class long he bobbed his head up and down in agreement with everything the professor said. I wanted to throw spitballs at the back of that bobbing head. I would have whacked that head with my copy of Bleak House if it weren't so far in front of me. I continue to associate everyone in Front Row with the back of Bob Engstrom's head.
Later on — irony of ironies — I became a college instructor who depended greatly on students' willingness to participate in class discussion. I can confirm that what I learned earlier from the back of the classroom is true. Front Rows are students who want to appear more interested in what's going on in the class; they interact more often and more expertly with the instructor, and they get better grades. Back Seats are either too shy or unwilling to engage in the life of the class; they get lower grades. I have no statistical analysis to back this up, but I'd bet a new eraser on it.
The geography of the classroom is divided into additional segments. Actually, I've found that Back Seats are not necessarily the best seats for avoiding the eye of the questioning professor. A professor who stands in front of his class might well look over Front Seats and look Back Seats right in the eye. This is bad for Back Seats because the professor knows why they're sitting there and will overlook the waving arms of Front Seats to get at the squirming, coughing victims of Back Seatdom. For this very reason, SIDE SEATS are often the safest. Not only are they more comfortable — year after year students have been leaning their sleepy heads against the walls until there is a nice groove worn in the plaster — but the instructor needs stereoscopic vision to catch them. Thus, if they do fall asleep, Side Seats are far less apt to fall onto the floor because they enjoy the support of the wall, but they are also never in the direct gaze of the instructor. Surprising point of fact: the very best seat for avoiding the instructor's questions might very well be the FIRST ROW, SIDE SEAT (either side, perhaps depending on whether the instructor is left- or right-handed or blind in one eye).
The largest segment of classroom geography, of course, is the area of CENTER SEATS, that circle of seats in the middle of the classroom, not front or back or off to the sides. Here you find the good friendly citizens of academia. They haven't really made a commitment to being an academic star, nor are they willing, quite yet, to write you off and fall asleep on you. The students of Center Seats deserve the benefit of the doubt, always; they will get B's and C's, and frequently there will be a pleasant surprise sitting among them — perhaps they came to class late and couldn't find a seat in the front or they just wanted to be disguised for some reason.
Of course you will find deviations from this geography. Every once in a while, an academic superstar will sit in Back Row. Be assured she will be treated as an alien by her nearby classmates, and rightfully so. And, as a young teacher, in my very first literature class at the University of Connecticut, I was dumbfounded by a student who insisted on sitting in the very Front Row Center and yet fell profoundly asleep every class. It couldn't have been my fault; the others in Front Row were predictably alert. But fifteen minutes into the class this student's head would begin the old bob-and-weave and snap-to-attention and soon he would all but snore and drool. I was hypnotized by his drooping eyes and the class began to pay more attention to his weaving head than to my scintillating lecture. I should have taken up a collection to buy him a cup of coffee. It couldn't have been my fault, after all. He just didn't understand where he belonged in the geography of the classroom.