Word: methodic
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There is a third method of dealing with examination questions--that is by the use of the overpowering assumption, an assumption so cosmic that it is sometimes accepted. For example, we wrote that it was pretty obvious that the vague generality was the key-device in any discussion of examination writing. Why is it obvious? As a matter of fact it wasn't obvious at all, but just an arbitrary point from which to start. That is an example of an unwarranted assumption...
SOFIA, Bulgaria: Call it the Belgrade method. Mired in an economic crisis, Bulgarians want change at the top, and they want it now. After daily protests by students and workers reached 100,000 people on Sunday in Sofia alone, the government agreed to meet with opposition leaders. The two sides will discuss holding early elections to replace an unpopular Parliament well before the scheduled 1998 elections. The demonstrations started last week when the Socialist Party insisted it would name a new premier without going to the polls. Socialist Premier Zhan Videnov resigned in late December, amid mounting criticism...
...Japan Society, the Society of Arab Students, the Chinese Students Association and the Asian American Association have strengthened bonds and communication between groups and helped worthy causes in the Boston area. We endorse this cooperation, and encourage more, since direct interaction with other ethnic groups is the best method of learning about race relations. It would, however, be nice if we did not need an Interethnic Day of Service...
...advocating that we should simply return to the old method of elections within the council. Popular elections allow for a greater diversity of candidates and give the council a much-needed sense of credibility. The fervor the elections create around campus is exciting and bodes well for soliciting support and enthusiasm for the council in the future. However, one can not overlook the problems...
...school student Lee said of his interview: "We engaged in the Socratic method of questioning and answering. They take a particular point and try to nail...