The Minto Pyramid Principle

1. 1. Logic in writing

1.1. Why a pyramid structure?

1.1.1. Sorting pyramids

1.1.1.1. The magical number 7

1.1.1.2. The need to state logic

1.1.2. Ordering from the top down

1.1.3. Thinking from the bottom up

1.2. The substructures within the pyramid

1.2.1. The vertical relationship

1.2.2. The horizontal ralationship

1.2.3. The introductory flow

1.3. How to build a pyramid structure

1.3.1. The top-down approach

1.3.2. The bottom-up approach

1.3.3. Caveats for beginners

1.4. Fine points of introductions

1.4.1. The story form

1.4.1.1. Why a story?

1.4.1.2. Where do you start situation?

1.4.1.3. What's a complication?

1.4.1.4. Why that order?

1.4.1.5. Why about the key line?

1.4.1.6. How long a story?

1.4.1.7. Do I need to introduce the key line points?

1.4.2. Some common problems

1.4.2.1. Giving direction

1.4.2.2. Seeking approval to spend money

1.4.2.3. Explaining "How to"

1.4.2.4. Choosing among alternatives

1.4.3. Some common pattern-consulting

1.4.3.1. Letters of proposal

1.4.3.2. Progress reviews

1.5. Deduction and induction:the difference

1.5.1. Deductive reasoning

1.5.1.1. How it works

1.5.1.2. How to use it

1.5.2. Inductive reasoning

1.5.2.1. How it works

1.5.2.2. How to differs

2. 2. Logic in thinking

3. 3. Logic in problem solving

4. 4. Logic in presentation

5. Apendices