[header] How to make a point [title] Research the issue or problem. [step] Spend some time grappling with the issue or problem. After all, if you don't have a solid understanding of the issue or problem, you won't be able to articulate a convincing point. 
[substeps] Read extensively about the issue or problem. For example, if you want to make a point about the problem of providing foreign aid, you should read as many newspaper articles, policy papers, and more about the subject as possible.