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Many an investigation has burrowed its way into the intricacies of Harvard's academic machinery, and perhaps the most consistent sufferer is the tutorial system. But the still new and rough-edged gears of this phenomenon continue to demand overhauling. Latest trouble-shooter to tackle the problem is the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Barbs of criticism cast at the tutorial system are that it fails to instill students with more than a mechanical interest in their work; that assignments are too dull and irregular, and that tutors are too preoccupied with theses, research projects and regular class instruction to devote proper time to the task of guiding their flocks. The Student Council and various Faculty groups have already thrown their weight into the investigation; the added intellectual oomph of PBK may make the difference between investigation for the pure joy of it and progressive action.
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