Citing Sources in Editorial Writing

Who is the author mentioned in the video?

• Abel John

• Tom Jerry

• NPR

• Roland Case

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What is the basic premise of 'Tom and Jerry'?

• A dog chasing a cat

• A cat chasing a mouse

• A bird chasing a worm

• A mouse chasing cheese

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How many sources did the speaker mention using in the essay?

• Three

• Five

• Four

• Six

Which article was one of the main citations used in the essay?

• The New York Times

• BBC

• CNN

• NPR

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What process did the speaker follow to frame the argument?

• Claim-Warrant-Impact

• Cause-Effect

• Introduction-Body-Conclusion

• Problem-Solution

According to the NPR article, how many dead birds, rodents, or lizards can a housecat bring home in a month?

• 5

• 8

• 15

• 11

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What is the annual feline kill count of birds in the United States according to the Fish and Wildlife Service?

• 3.6 billion

• 1.2 billion

• 2.4 billion

• 4.8 billion

By what percentage have bird counts fallen in the last 50 years in the United States?

• 39%

• 49%

• 29%

• 19%

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What is the significance of using well-researched sources in an essay?

• It makes the essay more entertaining

• It makes the essay longer

• It adds credibility to the argument

• It reduces the need for citations

Which organization provided the statistic on the annual feline kill count?

• BBC

• New York Times

• Fish and Wildlife Service

• NPR

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