The Life of Michael Jordan-Logical Division Essay-First Draft

Salih Özkan

March 30, 2014

The Life of Michael Jordan

Who could believe that a skinny child like him would turn out to be the best basketball player ever? Michael Jordan, who is 53 years old now, has been going through some good time as much as some bad time. To understand this process, it is better to divide his life into parts. Therefore, the life of Michael Jordan is divided into 5 parts: his childhood, teenage years, first NBA years, last NBA years, and the years after his retirement from his professional basketball career.

First, it is important to observe Jordan’s childhood to understand what made Jordan to be the best basketball player ever. Jordan, who was born in Brooklyn, was always the subject of disdain from his surroundings. He led an awkward childhood and could not find the chance of proving himself to his surroundings as his parents were not rich to help Jordan keep up with the Joneses and he was not good at anything but basketball. Dedicated to being an NBA player, Jordan was spending almost a half of the day playing basketball by himself.

Second, it is important to observe the years when Jordan was a teenager to understand what made Jordan to be the best basketball player ever. The first years when Jordan was entering puberty went really hard for him. Because of his father’s unproductive job, they moved to California, which was a strange place for him. He was only able to play with the junior squad since the varsity teams’ coaches did not believe in his talents as he was skinny. However, Jordan proved his talent in the junior squad by scoring more than 40 points for several games. Then he decided to enter to the 1984 NBA draft.

Third, it is important to observe Jordan’s first NBA years to understand what made Jordan to be the best basketball player ever. Jordan got selected with the third overall pick by Chicago bulls as the teams that had held first and second overall pick were so gullible that they could not see Jordan’s talents and chose two taller players. However, Jordan’s rookie year was perfect. The fans of Chicago Bulls loved him because he was doing all the things for a basketball player, yet it was not enough to lead the team to the championship. Dedicated to winning the championship, the general manager added some good players like Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant to the team. Through hard work, they won the championship 6 consecutive years.

Fourth, it is important to observe Jordan’s last NBA years to understand what made Jordan to be the best basketball player ever. While he was in his prime years, he was devastated by the death of his venerable father. He thought he would not be able to play anymore, so he announced that he was going to end his professional NBA career and got retired. This was a shock to all basketball fans that were used to watching Michael Jordan. After announcing his retirement, Michael Jordan was immediately honored to be a member of Naismith Hall of Fame, where only the amazing basketball players could be the members.

Finally, it is important to observe Jordan’s years after he got retired from his professional basketball career to understand what made Jordan to be the best basketball player ever. After he got retired from NBA, he thought he would have a chance of playing baseball because his father would want to see him as a baseball player. He got transferred by a few teams, but he was not good at baseball as well as he was at basketball. Then he thought that it would be the best for him to be around NBA; therefore, he became the general manager of Bobcats. Today, he is still the general manager of Bobcats.

To sum up, the life of Michael Jordan, who is regarded to be the best basketball ever, is divided into five divisions: his childhood, the years when he was a teenager, first NBA years, last NBA years, and the years after his retirement from the professional basketball career. Having knowledge about his life will help a basketball fan to transfer the knowledge to the next generation. The next generation children may get inspired by the life of Michael Jordan. Furthermore, they might understand that to be the greatest, people do not have to be born that way, but they have to work like the greatest one.

Outline

VII. Conclusion

1.      Giving some background information about Michael Jordan

2.      The thesis statement

II. Body paragraph 1

1.      Importance of observing Jordan’s childhood

2.      Being the subject of disdain

2.1. Leading an awkward childhood and not being good at anything but basketball

3.      His dedication to be an NBA player

III. Body paragraph 2

1.      Importance of observing Jordan’s teenage years

2.      The hard time when he was entering puberty

2.1.Moving to California because of his father’s unproductive job

3.      Only being able to play with the junior squad

3.1.Proving his talents

4.      Entering to the 1984 NBA draft

IV. Body paragraph 3

1.      Importance of observing Jordan’s first NBA years

2.      Getting selected with the third overall pick by Chicago Bulls

3.      The perfect rookie year

3.1. Being loved by the fans of Bulls by doing all the things on the court.

4.      Addition of some good players to the team.

5.      Winning the championships through hard work

V. Body paragraph 4

1.      Importance of observing Jordan’s last NBA years

2.      Being devastated by the death of his father

3.      Announcing his retirement

3.1. A shock to all basketball fans

4.      Being honored to be a member of Naismith Hall of Fame

VI. Body paragraph 5

1.      Importance of observing the years after Jordan’s retirement.

2.      Trying to play baseball

2.1. Not being good at baseball as well as basketball.

3.      Becoming the general manager of Charlotte Bobcats

4.      Still active as the general manager

VII. Conclusion

3.      Restate the thesis statement

4.      Importance of having knowledge about Jordan’s life

4.1.  The possibilities of the next generation children getting inspired by Jordan’s life

4.2. The importance of working to be the greatest

Japanese and Chinese- Second draft-Compare and Contrast 2

Salih Özkan

March 22, 2014

Japanese and Chinese

Europeans and Americans usually have difficulty in separating Japanese from Chinese. They think that there is no difference between each other as they think they look similar and speak the same language. However, there are a lot of differences. In fact, Japanese differ from Chinese in terms of their appearance, culture, language, education level, and communication with other countries.

First, although Japanese and Chinese look like each other, there are some differences in their appearance that can be easily seen to separate them. First of all, Japanese and Chinese differ in face color. Japanese's faces are generally a bit pale, whereas Chinese's faces are usually a bit dark. Second, Japanese and Chinese differ in the shapes of face. While Japanese generally have a narrow face, Chinese usually have a round face. Third, Japanese and Chinese differ in dressing. As Japanese follow the western culture, they often want to get dressed just as the western people do. However, since Chinese tend to follow their traditions, they frequently get dressed in according to their traditions.

Second, although Japan and China are located in Asia, the cultures between Japanese and Chinese are very different. First, Japanese culture and Chinese culture differ in the concept of food. Although rice is worthy in two cultures, Japanese prefer seafood, while Chinese prefer roasting food. Second, Japanese culture and Chinese culture differ in the concept of family matter. Even though family is an important matter in both of the cultures, Chinese have strict rules about the family, while Japanese do not get involved in the family matter as Chinese do. Third, Japanese culture and Chinese culture differ in the concept of music. Although both of the cultures try to keep their music tradition alive, Japanese seem to lose their bonds as they follow the western culture.

Third, although others might think that Japanese and Chinese speak the same language as they sound similar when they speak, the language they speak is very different. First, Japanese and Chinese differ in writing. Although Japanese and Chinese use the same alphabet, which is Kanji, Japanese use Altaic language family, whereas Chinese use Sino-Tibetan language family. Second, Japanese and Chinese differ in the production of sounds. Although they may sound similar when they speak, Chinese use /l/ and /ʃ/ sounds frequently. However, Japanese tend to add /u:/ and /ɒ/ sounds to the end of the words. Third, Japanese and Chinese differ in that Chinese is far more spoken than Japanese. Although Japanese is known to be a lot easier to learn, people prefer Chinese as it is more important in business. 

Fourth, although Japan and China are located in Asia, the education level between Chinese and Japanese is very different. First, Japanese and Chinese differ in the graduation degree they hold. While almost all Japanese hold university degree, some Chinese do not even have any degree. Second, Japanese and Chinese differ in the number of scientists they have brought up. Although Chinese have brought up great scientists, some of them are Zhang Heng and Gu Chaohao, Japanese are one of the most successful nationalities that have brought up a great number of scientists. Third¹, Japanese and Chinese differ in the number of books they read for a year. While a Japanese averages 20 books for a year, a Chinese can only average two books.

Fifth, although Japan and China are located in Asia, the communication they establish with other countries is very different. First, Japanese and Chinese differ in kindness they show to other nationalities. Although both of the communities went through some hard time with other nationalities, Japanese are very cordial, whereas Chinese are not nice to others. Second, Japanese and Chinese differ in hospitality. Although both of the communities were usually in a war against others in the past, Japanese are more likely to welcome other people, while Chinese are more likely to ignore them. Third, Japanese and Chinese differ in the respect they show to other religions. Although most of Japanese and Chinese believe in the same religion which is Buddhism, Japanese respect others’ faith, but Chinese force others to believe the same religion Chinese have.

To sum up, Japanese and Chinese can be separated by observing their image, tradition, language, academic level, and communication with other communities. By observing it, people will be able to identify who are Japanese or Chinese. People should be able to identify them because it helps people to know who they communicate with, and with that knowledge people will act how they should act. Furthermore, it is really an annoying question to ask them whether they are Japanese or Chinese.

Outline

I. Introduction

1.      Giving background information about the difficultness of separating Japanese and Chinese

2.      Making a turnabout

3.      Thesis Statement

II. Body Paragraph 1

1.      Difference in appearance

2.      Difference in face color

2.1. Paleness to darkness

3.      Difference in the shapes of face

3.1. Narrowness to roundness

4.      Difference in dressing

4.1. Modern to tradition

 III. Body Paragraph 2

1.      Difference in culture

2.      Difference in the concept of food

2.1. Seafood to roasting food

3.      Difference in the concept of family matter

3.1. Strictness of rules to less involvement

4.      Difference in the concept of music

4.1. Losing their bond to keeping their tradition alive

IV. Body Paragraph 3

1.      Difference in language

2.      Difference in writing

2.1. Altaic language family to Sino-Tibetan language family

3.      Difference in sounds

3.1. Intense usage of /l/ and /ʃ/ in Chinese

3.2. Intense usage of /u:/ and /ɒ/ at the end of the words in Japanese

4.      Difference in the number of speakers

4.1. Importance of Chinese in business

V. Body Paragraph 4

1.      Difference in the education level

2.      Difference in the graduation degree they hold

2.1. Holding university degree to not having any degree

3.      Difference in the number of scientists they have brought up

3.1. The success of Japanese in the number of scientists they have brought up

4.      Difference in the number of book they read for a year

4.1. Averaging 20 books to 2 books

VI. Body Paragraph 4

1.      Difference in the communication with other countries

2.      Difference in kindness they show

2.1. Being cordial to being not nice

3.      Difference in hospitality

3.1. Welcoming others to ignoring others

4.      Difference in the respect they show to other religions

4.1. Respecting others' faith to forcing others to believe their religion

VII. Conclusion

1.      Summarizing

2.      Explaining the reason why people should be able to identify them.

Japanese and Chinese-First Draft-(Compare and Contrast Essay)

Salih Özkan

March 23, 2014

Japanese and Chinese

Europeans and Americans usually have difficulty in separating Japanese from Chinese. They think that there is no difference between each other as they think they look similar and speak the same language. However, there are a lot of differences. In fact, Japanese differ from Chinese in terms of their appearance, culture, language, education level, and communication with other countries.

First, although Japanese and Chinese look like each other, there are some differences in their appearance that can be easily seen to differ them. First of all, Japanese and Chinese differ in face color. Japanese's faces are generally a bit pale, whereas Chinese's faces are usually a bit dark. Second, Japanese and Chinese differ in the shapes of face. While Japanese generally have narrow face, Chinese usually have round face. Third, Japanese and Chinese differ in dressing. As Japanese follow the western culture, they often want to get dressed just as the western people do. However, since Chinese tend to follow their traditions, they frequently get dressed in according to their traditions.

Second, although Japan and China are located in Asia, the cultures between Japanese and Chinese are very different. First, Japanese culture and Chinese culture differ in the concept of food. Although rice is worthy in two culture, Japanese prefer seafood, while Chinese prefer roasting food. Second, Japanese culture and Chinese culture differ in the concept of family matter. Even though family is an important matter in both of two cultures, Chinese have strict rules about the family, while Japanese do not get involved in the family matter as Chinese do. Third, Japanese culture and Chinese culture differ in the concept of music. Although both of the cultures try to keep their music tradition alive, Japanese seem to lose their bond as they follow the western culture.

Third, although others might think that Japanese and Chinese speak the same language as they sound similar when they speak, the language they speak is very different. First, Japanese and Chinese differ in writing. Although Japanese and Chinese use the same alphabet, which is Kanji, Japanese use Altaic language family, whereas Chinese use Sino-Tibetan language family. Second, Japanese and Chinese differ in the production of sounds. Although they may sound similar when they speak, Chinese use /l/ and /ʃ/ sounds frequently. However, Japanese tend to add /u:/ and /ɒ/ sounds to the end of the words. Third, Japanese and Chinese differ in that Chinese is far more spoken than Japanese. Although Japanese is known to be a lot easier to learn, people prefer Chinese as it is more important in business. 

Fourth, although Japan and China are located in Asia, the education level between Chinese and Japanese is very different. First, Japanese and Chinese differ in the graduation degree they hold. While almost all Japanese hold university degree, some Chinese do not even have any degree. Second, Japanese and Chinese differ in the number of scientists they have brought up. Although Chinese have brought great scientists, some of them are Zhang Heng and Gu Chaohao, Japanese are one of the most successful nationalities that have brought up a great number of scientists. Third, Japanese and Chinese differ in the number of book they read for a year. While a Japanese averages 20 books for a year, a Chinese can only average two books.

Fifth, although Japan and China are located in Asia, the communication they establish with other countries is very different. First, Japanese and Chinese differ in kindness they show to other nationalities. Although both of the communities went through some hard time with other nationalities, Japanese are very cordial, whereas Chinese are not nice to others. Second, Japanese and Chinese differ in hospitality. Although both of the communities were usually in a war against others in the past, Japanese are more likely to welcome other people, while Chinese are more likely to ignore them. Third, Japanese and Chinese differ in the respect they show to other religions. Although most of Japanese and Chinese believe in the same religion which is Buddhism, Japanese respect others' faith, but Chinese force others to believe the same religion Chinese have.

To sum up, Japanese and Chinese can be separated by observing their image, traditions, language, academic level, and communication with other communities. By observing it, people will be able to identify who are Japanese or Chinese. People should be able to identify them because it helps people to know who they communicate with, and with that knowledge people will act how they should act. Furthermore, it is really an annoying question to ask them whether they are Japanese or Chinese.

Outline

I. Introduction

1.      Giving background information about the difficultness of separating Japanese and Chinese

2.      Making a turnabout

3.      Thesis Statement

II. Body Paragraph 1

1.      Difference in appearance

2.      Difference in face color

2.1. Paleness to darkness

3.      Difference in the shapes of face

3.1. Narrowness to roundness

4.      Difference in dressing

4.1. Modern to tradition

 III. Body Paragraph 2

1.      Difference in culture

2.      Difference in the concept of food

2.1. Seafood to roasting food

3.      Difference in the concept of family matter

3.1. Strictness of rules to less involvement

4.      Difference in the concept of music

4.1. Losing their bond to keeping their tradition alive

IV. Body Paragraph 3

1.      Difference in language

2.      Difference in writing

2.1. Altaic language family to Sino-Tibetan language family

3.      Difference in sounds

3.1. Intense usage of /l/ and /ʃ/ in Chinese

3.2. Intense usage of /u:/ and /ɒ/ at the end of the words in Japanese

4.      Difference in the number of speakers

4.1. Importance of Chinese in business

V. Body Paragraph 4

1.      Difference in the education level

2.      Difference in the graduation degree they hold

2.1. Holding university degree to not having any degree

3.      Difference in the number of scientists they have brought up

3.1.  The success of Japanese in the number of scientists they have brought up

4.      Difference in the number of book they read for a year

4.1. Averaging 20 books to 2 books

VI. Body Paragraph 4

1.      Difference in the communication with other countries

2.      Difference in kindness they show

2.1. Being cordial to being not nice

3.      Difference in hospitality

3.1.  Welcoming others to ignoring others

4.      Difference in the respect they show to other religions

4.1. Respecting others' faith to forcing others to believe their religion

VII. Conclusion

1.      Summarizing

2.      Explaining the reason why people should be able to identify them.

Women in Turkey-Second Draft-(Compare and Contrast)

Salih Özkan

February 19, 2014

 

Women in Turkey 

           

When I first saw the light of the day, there were only two women around me: my sister and my mother. After years, I realized that my sister became a different woman from my mother as my sister was following technology, fashion, and education. My mother was not able to use them as these things were not literally available in Turkey in 1980s when she was a teenager. It is obvious to see that women in modern society are different than women in 1980s in Turkey in terms of the fashion concept, the education level, and the social status.

First, we can see the difference between the two generations in the fashion trend they follow. Women in 1980s usually could not buy many clothes. Even if they could, there were not so many choices, so they had to wear the same clothes again and again. Furthermore, there were some condemnation about women's dress style. However, things have significantly changed. Today, women can buy lots of dresses and there are lots of choices. Moreover, people no longer judge or criticize one's dress.

Second, we can see the difference between the two generations in their education level. As Turkey is a new and developing country, Turkey did not have so much to offer in 1980s. Because of that, women in 1980s were not able to get education in a high level. However, things have dramatically changed. Today, 32% of women hold a university degree. Furthermore, some women take some courses to improve their abilities.

  Finally, we can see the difference between the two generations in their social status. As women in 1980s were seen only as housewives or secretaries, they were thought to be less smart than men. Therefore, the managerial position was not usually given to them. They would not fight for it because they would get married early and give birth. However, women are totally different today. They get educated or take some courses. They no longer have to be secretaries or housewives. They are more likely to delay marrying or giving birth since they want to continue their career.

  Women in 1980s differ from women in modern society in terms of their dressing, their academic level, and their position in public. It is always good to see how things were in the past in order to take a lesson from it. To me, women always deserve better conditions as they have more responsibilities than men. To give them what they deserve, we need to put ourselves in their shoes.

 

Outline

I. Introduction

1. An anecdote

2. Thesis Statement

II. Body Paragraph 1

1. Fashion Trend

2. The difficulty of buying clothes for women in 1980s

2.1. Necessity of wearing the same clothes for women in 1980s

2.2. Prejudgment of wearing low-cut clothes to women in 1980s

3. Reform of things

4. Limitless possibilities of clothes for women in these days

4.1. No prejudgment for women in these days

III. Body Paragraph 2

1. The education level

2. The bad condition in education for women in 1980s

2.1. The difficulty of getting a high level education for women in 1980s

3. Reform of things

4. The percentage of women of women holding a university degree

4.1. Women in modern society taking clothes

IV. Body Paragraph 3

1. The social status

2. The jobs women worked in 1980s

2.1. Not being a manager

2.2. Marriage and giving birth's effect on women in 1980s

3. Reform of things

4. Forever Learning

4.1. Ability to work at different jobs

4.2. Delaying marriage or giving birth

V. Conclusion

1. Restate the thesis statement

2. Taking a lesson from past

3. An opinion

3.1. Recommending an idea