Hello there!
I have noticed my predilection for ending introduction paragraphs with a question, when my case is a qualified version of the given statement, as well as starting with a prominent example such as:
Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" is perhaps one of the most cited and famous speeches of all times. His dreams that people of all colors would one day live peacefully not only alongside each other but also together, with actively taking part in each others lives was illusory back in his times. However, his vision gradually became a commonly accepted ideal which has pervaded domestic politics all over the world. This is a vivid example of how following your dreams can gain clout, even originating incisive events in the progress of mankind to individual freedom and equality of races. In this case, personal dreams and societal benefit concurred. But how about cases where the dreams of a person are rather egoistic and anything but benevolent? Should not the emphasis be put on the practically worthy goals rather than advocating the pursuit of individual dreams?
or here:
College instructors often face the challenge to offer a single course curriculum for participants of very different backgrounds and knowledge. In their view, it would certainly be ideal if every student entering college can be expected to have the same level of skills in the subjects they want to pursue. Is it however worthwhile to attempt a nationwide uniform and obligatory
curriculum until college for every student?
Since I'm only insinuating my actual thesis instead of explicitly noting it, would I get a point reduction because of this (if my conclusion is clear enough)? I find it somehow repetitive and boring if you give away your final conclusion in the beginning...
Would appreciate a comment on that, thanks!
Fanny