Solutions to example introductions - Niles 2015

Some possible solutions (there are certainly multiple ways to turn these questions into problem statements):

What are the dangers of eating too much sugar?

The health effects/dangers of eating sugar are unclear.

While we eat more sugar than ever before, it's less clear how sugar effects our health over time.

Recent trends encourage us to reconsider how sugar affects our bodies.

Should privacy be more important than safety as we consider extending current government surveillance programs?

...This raises the question about whether privacy should take precedence over public safety as we consider extending current government surveillance programs.

Leaked details about government surveillance invite greater discussion about how to weigh privacy against security.

Is it more sustainable to buy a new hybrid car, or keep driving my compact car for a few more years?

While hybrid vehicles seem to be a clear "green" choice, it's worth considering the environmental cost of their production against their well-advertised gas savings.

Even though hybrid cars use less gas, it's still possible that keeping your existing vehicle will have a smaller net impact on the environment.

...This makes us reconsider the environmental benefits of buying a new hybrid versus continuing to use a fairly efficient used car.

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