what’s included
Each section below is its own reference file. Open a heading to read it.
The method
Governing thought
the single answer to the core question, framed with SCQA
Key line
3–5 MECE section arguments that prove the governing thought
Slide layout
per section: action title, ghost exhibit, supporting points
Coherence checks
vertical, horizontal, and MECE tests on the spine
Pyramid reference
inductive vs deductive, MECE tests, ordering, a worked example
The spine it produces
Action title
a so-what sentence stating what each slide proves
Ghost exhibit
the one chart that proves the title, named not vague
Supporting points
the evidence that will fill the slide body
Type
cover, divider, content, statement, or closing