Deductive: Using deductive storylines

Deductive: Using deductive storylines

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1. When starting to use deductive storylines more in your own work, you may find some patterns useful. We find that these are a great way to kick-start your thinking. Click the link to download the page: 2015 May 25 Deductive Patterns
2. Click here to find answers to any technical questions you may have.
3. Download and use the Ten Point Test if you have not yet done so.

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Question 1 of 6

1. Question
When should you use a deductive argument?
- When you have a lot of persuading to do.
- When you need to provide an action plan.
- When your audience needs to know both your recommendation and how to implement it in the one piece of communication.
- When you are certain that your governing idea (Answer) is correct.
- Both of the last two options are correct.
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Question 2 of 6

2. Question
Which deductive chain works best?
- Competitors do X to succeed, you don't do X, therefore you should do X.
- Success requires X, you don't do X, therefore you should do X.
- Success requires X, you aren't equipped to do X, therefore you should develop the capability to do X.
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Question 3 of 6

3. Question
Which is a sound deductive chain?
- Deductions are only given when receipts are provided, you have provided receipts therefore you are entitled to a deduction.
- Deductions are only given when receipts are provided, you have receipts therefore you are entitled to a deduction.
- Deductions are only given when receipts are provided, you have some receipts therefore you have deductions.
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Question 4 of 6

4. Question
What is wrong with this deductive argument?

Governing Idea: Like all Firefighters, Maude must renew her first aid certificate annually.
Statement: Maude loves swimming.
Comment: Maude is a Firefighter.
Therefore: All Firefighters swim.
- The Statement and Comment combined do not inevitably lead to the Conclusion.
- The Comment does not truly comment on the Statement.
- Both points above are correct.
- The conclusion is not specific enough.
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Question 5 of 6

5. Question
What is wrong with this deductive storyline?

Answer: OilyCo needs to sell it's PNG oil and gas interests immediately.

Statement: The oil prices will be lower in 5 years time.
Comment: The legislative environment in the US is getting tougher for corporates.
Therefore: OilyCo should sell its PNG oil and gas interests as they are high cost operations.
- The Answer does not synthesis the argument.
- The Statement is not irrefutable.
- The comment is not sufficiently tightly linked to the Statement.
- The 'Therefore' point contains reasons, or is too general.
- The deductive chain does not lead only and inevitably to the conclusion.
- All of the above.
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Question 6 of 6

6. Question
Where will you put these ideas into practice next?
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