How Do Civil Trials Differ from Mediation

I have a mediation scheduled pretty soon, and I'm not sure if I'm understanding this all correctly... And I've been reading up on how to write an appropriate sort of opening statement, because "you twatwaffle!!!" isn't really appropriate in any court room for any reason. So, now I have my snazzy, positively toned statement. Annnd now what?

Do I write a more a more heavily, accusatory statement? Preparing 3 or 4 Reid style questions. Do I just drag all my papers down to the courthouse to file for a civil trial?

Thanks in advance.

P.S. this is all happening in a small town in rural Ohio. Civil trials happen within just a few days of failed mediation.

How Do Civil Trials Differ from Mediation