Partial arguments are weak arguments. If you address only some aspects of an issue while ignoring others, German audiences will notice the gaps and hold them against you. Effective persuasion requires comprehensive treatment—understanding the full scope of the matter and addressing it systematically. Demonstrate that you have gone beyond obvious points to engage with complications and nuances.
Show you have done the work to understand the topic deeply, not just superficially. The German ideal of Gründlichkeit—thoroughness, getting to the bottom of things—applies directly to persuasion. Your argument should leave no relevant stone unturned. Superficial treatments may seem efficient but they undermine credibility with audiences who value depth.
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