Nick has discovered that he learns best when he reads a broad overview before he looks at different points of view. expository text?
or
narrative text?

It's Expository text

Explanation:

Remember Expository text exists to provide facts in a way that is educational and purposeful. The text is fact-based with the purpose of exposing the truth through a reliable source. The true and deliberate expository text will focus on educating its reader. Other descriptors of exposition are clear, concise, and organized writing.

stating your point of the article

i believe its a. the idea that women need protection from men is a myth.