When planning your argument, think in terms of three parts: the Introduction, the Argument itself, and the Conclusion.

You will spend most of your time at the podium on the Argument, but be sure to spend the needed time planning the Introduction and the Conclusion.

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1. When planning your argument, think in terms of three parts: the Introduction, the Argument itself, and the Conclusion.