A Speakers Resource or An Economic and Social History of the Ottoman Empire 1300 1600

A Speaker's Resource: Listener-Centered Public Speaking

Author: Liz OBrien

A Speaker's Resource embodies an innovative, classroom-proven technique for teaching public speaking that sets it apart from other texts and handbooks. The listener-centered approach— using a framework known as listenability—relies on two major principles: conversation and considerateness. Considerate speakers prepare and deliver their presentation from a listener-centered mindset and the heavy reliance on the conversational approach allows them to use their own voices as they do so. Using a student-friendly tone, lively examples, and practical advice, the handbook helps students develop successful speeches from the first week of class.

Table of Contents:

PART 1. BENEFITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC SPEAKINGChapter 1. Speaking In Public Chapter 2. Giving Your First Speech – The Public Speaking Process Chapter 3. Creating Confident Presentations Chapter 4. Applying Ethics Chapter 5. Listening to the Speeches of Others Chapter 6. Knowing and Evaluating Yourself as a Public Speaker

PART 2. GETTING STARTED Chapter 7. Approaching Public Speaking as a Listener-Centered Practice Chapter 8. Analyzing Your Audience Chapter 9. Determining Your Speech Purpose, Topic and Thesis Chapter 10. Incorporating Your Research Chapter 11. Supporting Your Ideas

PART 3. ORGANIZING AND DEVELOPING YOUR SPEECH Chapter 12. Organizing Your Ideas Chapter 13. Outlining Your Ideas Chapter 14. Creating the Introduction Chapter 15. Creating the Conclusion Chapter 16. Using Transitions

PART 4. PRESENTING YOUR SPEECH Chapter 17. Choosing a Method of Delivery Chapter 18. Creating Speaking Notes Chapter 19. Practicing Your Presentation Chapter 20. Communicating with Language Chapter 21. Communicating with Your Voice Chapter 22. Communicating with Your Body Chapter 23. Using Narrative Chapter 24. Selecting and Incorporating Visual Support Chapter 25. Maintaining Listener Engagement Chapter 26. Establishing Your Credibility as a Speaker

PART 5. TYPES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Chapter 27. Speaking to Inform Chapter 28. Speaking to Persuade Chapter 29. Developing Your Arguments Chapter 30. Speaking on Special Occasions RESOURCES Speaking in Groups Guide to Documentation Styles Speaker Evaluation Form Speaker Self-Evaluation Form Sample Speech Topics Glossary Chapter Notes Credits Index

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An Economic and Social History of the Ottoman Empire, 1300-1600, Vol. 1

Author: Halil Inalcik

This major contribution to Ottoman history is now published in paperback in two volumes: the original single hardback volume (CUP 1995) has been widely acclaimed as a landmark in the study of one of the most enduring and influential empires of modern times. The authors provide a richly detailed account of the social and economic history of the Ottoman region, from the origins of the Empire around 1300 to the eve of its destruction during World War One. The breadth of range and the fullness of coverage make these two volumes essential for an understanding of contemporary developments in both the Middle East and the post-Soviet Balkan world.