In Phase 2 of the Writing Process, You Gather Information

In Phase 2 of the writing process, you gather information and brainstorm for ideas by jotting down all the reasons you have to explain the bad news. Which of the following is the best advice during Phase 2?

A) Present your weakest reason first and then build to your strongest reason.
B) If you have several reasons for the bad news, concentrate on your strongest and safest reasons.
C) If necessary, make up reasons that you think would be convincing to the reader.
D) Present as many reasons as possible, strong or weak, to fully convince the receiver.