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Humanities, social science, ethics, arts, comparative passages, and time management
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History, literature, philosophy, religion — often argumentative or interpretive. Look for the author's thesis and the evidence used to support it.
Psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics. Data or studies may be described — evaluate methodology and conclusions. Watch for correlation vs. causation.
Moral dilemmas or competing ethical frameworks. Common frameworks: utilitarianism (outcomes), deontology (duties), virtue ethics (character).
Art, music, architecture, literary criticism. Focus on the author's evaluation and cultural significance.
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