When trying to form an opinion, it is almost never useful to look at the topic from multiple perspectives. true or false

This is false.

When trying to form an opinion is it useful and important to look at all the sides of the issue, that is to look at it from different perspectives and to understand the different opinions of others - otherwise we might be missing an important piece of information and can't make an informed decision.

Write out a reference sheet. document your findings. use a presentation to show the findings. give a detailed outline to each individual.