Study Strategies
## Boosting Your Passage Skills
To ace the social and behavioral sciences section, learn to read passages with
a critical eye. Focus on identifying the main argument, supporting evidence, and underlying assumptions.
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Highlight key terms and phrases
- Paraphrase important points in your own words
- Watch for contrasting viewpoints and cause-effect relationships
Practice regularly and reflect on why authors present information the
way they do.
Examples
- Highlighting keywords in a passage about social roles.
- Identifying the thesis statement in a research summary.