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Re:Why we're doing things that don't scale by thirdman on Thursday July 25, 2013 @07:34PM (#6105658)
I agree with you, except that beginning a piece with an argument and then following that argument with supporting evidence isn't inverted -- it's Essay Writing 101.
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Re:Why we're doing things that don't scale by SkyMarshal on Thursday July 25, 2013 @08:41PM (#6105942)
That's not quite what I meant. I'm saying, start with the conclusion to the argument, then work backwards through the supporting evidence to the argument, and conclude by reviewing how the originally stated conclusion satisfies it.

Can't think of a good example atm, but will try to find one and have it handy in case this topic ever comes up again.

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