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Putting it All Together

The final step is the art of putting it all together. There are many possible variations for organizing an argument, and there is no one formula for success. Obviously, these materials have touched on a quite number of considerations, but the first few may be the most valuable to you at this time. Organize around your theme and theory, and use variations of them in your introduction and conclusion. Organize around 30-second messages, and remember the KISS Rule.

A rather simple but very effective outline comes from Mark Dombroff, Dynamic Closing Arguments (1985):
1. The dramatic first minute.
2. The facts.
3. Your adversary’s theory.
4. Why that theory doesn’t work.
5. Your theory.
6. Why your theory does work.
7. The law.
8. The relief requested.
9. The persuasive last minute.

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