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What does this section from paragraph 4 mean? “It is common for several small teams to attack each problem and for employees to try to influence each other using arational persuasion and data. Gut feeling has little impact on how decisions are made. In some meetings, people reportedly are not allowed to say ‘I think…’ but instead must say,  ‘the data suggest…'” (paragraph 4)

What is the overall main idea of the article?      [main idea]

The word “its” in the first sentence of paragraph 2 refers to…      [pronoun reference] “Google strives to operate based on solid principles that may be traced back to its founders.”  (paragraph 2)

According to the article, what effect has advancing technology had on tips?      [supporting detail]

1. Dissoi Logoi

2. Episteme vs. Doxa

I. Terminology: Identify the theorist most associated with the term, then give a brief explanation of the term in the context of that theorist’s ideas – as discussed in class lectures.  Complete sentences are not necessary.  (19 prompts, 4 points each)

4. How does Edward Said discuss the relevance of hegemony in the context of studying literature and culture?

9. Materialism

6. Signification vs. Value