I have sometimes found that they are actually there, but screwed in far enough that it LOOKS like they aren't. ;) Also, which online tutorial are you viewing? Is it on YouTube?
If so, drop the link so I can see what your talking about I work at buydancepoles.com and would be happy to help you get it solved... :).
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.