The reader should come away convinced from this thesis that you actually did learn something,

I am convinced that the McCain-Kennedy bill is an amnesty.

Jammal has a lot to learn, but he played very well against Julius Peppers.

I actually had to learn what an Oscar was.

I'm not convinced rape actually occurred. When you take in all the elements of rape, which is one's mindset between horseplay or do you intentionally plan to harm someone?

I am not convinced my suggested methods are actually as usable as I think they are.