Challenge: Building Deductive Storylines

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1. Question
What are deductive structures useful for?
- Presenting papers to the Board and only the Board
- Communicating complex ideas for any reason
- Conveying recommendations and only recommendations
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Which of the following is true of the ‘statement' (ie the first top line point in a deductive structure)?
- It must be new to the audience.
- It must be supported by reasons (ie evidence explaining why the statement is true).
- All of the above.
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How many ideas should you have at the key line for a deductive argument?
- Two.
- As many as you like.
- Three.
- Usually three, occasionally four.
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The conclusion at the right side of your deductive chain must only be supported by…
- Reasons
- Implications
- Actions
- Any one of reasons, implications or actions
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The first 2 points in a deductive structure must …
- Convey only reasons.
- Set up your audience so they are ready to hear your action plan
- Persuade your audience that your action plan is the right plan
- All of the above.
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True or false: As a whole, the ideas within a deductive structure must lead to one and only one recommendation
- True: As a whole, the ideas within a deductive structure must lead to one and only one recommendation
- False: As a whole, the ideas within a deductive structure can lead to many recommendations
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Deductive arguments are powerful when the logic is tight but otherwise risky. Why?
- The power of the recommendation rests on the tight links between the ideas.
- If one of the links between the elements in the deductive chain is weak, the recommendation is at risk of not being approved.
- Deductive arguments lead you to one and only one recommendation.
- All of the above.
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Ideas supporting each part of a deductive structure must be
- A set of 2-5 grouped ideas
- Organised however you like
- Pass the MECE test
- The first and third point are both correct
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