1. Enter the concept to be analyzed into the symbol labeled "Main Idea."

2. Enter supporting ideas into the next level of subtopics.

3. Continue to break down each of the supporting ideas and record them in subsequent levels.

4. Add further levels as necessary using the Create tool.

5. After adding symbols, use the Arrange tool to arrange the diagram into a Top Down Tree.

Benefits of using the Supporting Idea template

Reducing complex ideas and systems into component parts helps to spot weak areas of analysis.

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