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Turn a video transcript or NYT article into a quiz

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How an AI video quiz works with news content

An AI video quiz starts with text, because the tool reads your material rather than watching footage. If you want questions on a news video, get its transcript or write your own summary notes and upload them as plain text.

Use a transcript or your own notes when the source is a video.
Save an article as a PDF so the full text comes through.
Start with true/false questions to check basic facts, then move to multiple-choice.
Review every explanation, not just the score, before you move on.

Example news reading questions from NYT articles

What is the inverted pyramid structure in news writing?The most important facts come first, followed by supporting details and background. Editors can cut from the bottom without losing the core story.

What is a byline?The reporter's name printed under the headline. It tells you who wrote the piece and helps you judge their coverage.

What is a dateline?The line at the start of an article giving the city where the reporting came from. It tells you where the reporter was when the story was filed.

What is the main difference between a news report and an op-ed?A news report aims to present facts with balance, while an op-ed is an opinion piece by a writer stating a view. Read op-eds as argument, not reporting.

Which part of an article usually gives the most important facts?The lead, meaning the opening paragraph. It answers the key questions, so it's the best place to start when you test yourself.

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Works from text you already have

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. A saved transcript or article becomes the source for your questions.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Choose the question type that fits the material. Each question includes an explanation so you learn why an answer is right.

Flashcards and mind maps too

Turn the same material into spaced repetition flashcards or a mind map of the main ideas when a quiz isn't the right format.

How it works

Get the text

Copy a video transcript into a text file, or save the NYT article as a PDF for your own study.

Upload and choose a format

Add the file to DeckOwl and pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions.

Study and review

Take the quiz in your browser, read the explanations for anything you missed, and repeat the questions later.

News articles suit quizzing well because they open with the key facts and then add detail. A quiz built from a single article can check whether you can find the who, what, when and why, and whether you can tell reporting apart from opinion.

Take the quiz once without notes, then read the explanations for the questions you missed. Retaking the same questions a few days later shows what stayed with you.

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Frequently asked questions

Can DeckOwl make a quiz directly from a video file?

Not directly, since video files aren't a listed input. Upload a transcript or your own notes as plain text, or a PDF of the article, and the quiz is built from that.

How should I study a news article so the facts stick?

Read the opening paragraphs first to get the main facts, then skim the rest for supporting detail. Test yourself on who, what, when and why before you look back at the text.

Can I export NYT article quizzes to PDF or Anki?

PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are paid features on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan, and do I need a credit card?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start.

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