Nancy has sourced three scientific papers to read for inspiration as she decides which topic to conduct research on, but she is finding the content pretty complex. Which is the BEST approach for Nancy to apply as she reads these papers?

A. Rewrite the complex text in full to help better understand it.
B. Summarize the complex text using vocabulary appropriate for grade school.
C. Paraphrase the complex text using accurate, but simpler, terms.
D. Read the complex text out loud and then highlight key points.

C. Paraphrase the complex text using accurate, but simpler, terms.

Paraphrasing the complex text using simpler terms will help Nancy break down the information and fully understand the content of the scientific papers. This approach allows her to clarify difficult concepts in a more manageable way.