Minto Pyramide

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Introduction

Problem Definiton

See page 121 in the book.

Background

See page 121 in the book.

What is going on?

Starting point/Opening Scene

Disturbing Event

What do we not like about the status quo?

What do we want to have instead?

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Complication

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Key Line (Answer)

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Conclusion 2, inductive or deductive?

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Conclusion 3, inductive or deductive?

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