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The Logic Tree

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- Main pillars to support the
argument
- The Broad/Big Ideas
- Timeless
Example:
- Most Winning Team in NCAA
- Traditions
- Accomplishments

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The
Argument
- The answer to a question
- The point being argued
Example:
- Michigan is the best football team
in NCAA history.

- Specific
- Time & location based
- Evidence to prove the argument
Example
- (Winning) Most wins in NCAA History,
Best winning percentage in NCAA history
- (Tradition)Largest Stadium in NCAA, Most
recognized fight song & helmets
- (Accomplishments) 77 All Americans,
3 Heisman Trophies
42 Conference Championships,
11 National
Championships

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