Tanvi is giving a speech on coral reefs. During the speech, she says, "Coral reef bleaching can be incredibly destructive. I interviewed Wilson Kimble, a former doctor who has spent the last fifteen years conducting underwater coral reef tours in the Caribbean. He said 'I've seen healthy reefs wiped out by bleaching over the course of just a year or two.'" Tanvi has
A. established the source's credibility by mentioning the author's experience with the topic.
B. established the source's credibility by mentioning the author's educational qualifications.
C. established the source's credibility by directly quoting the source.
D. not established her source's credibility.
Answer: A
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