Question

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

Answer 1

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

Paraphrasing the complex text using simpler terms will help Nancy better understand the content without changing the meaning of the information. This approach will allow her to break down the concepts and make connections to her own research interests.