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Associated Press Style & AP Quizzes

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One of the first things a student in a beginning journalism course learns about is Associated Press style, or AP style for short. AP style is simply a standardized way of writing everything from dates to street addresses to job titles. AP style was developed and is maintained by The Associated Press, the world’s oldest news service. Here you can brush up on your knowledge of AP style, then put that knowledge to the test with a series of AP style quizzes.

1. The Basics of Associated Press Style

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One of the first things a student in a beginning journalism course learns about is Associated Press style, or AP style for short. AP style is simply a standardized way of writing everything from dates to street addresses to job titles. AP style was developed and is maintained by The Associated Press, the world’s oldest news service. 

2. Tips for Learning AP Style

Learning Associated Press style may not be the most glamorous aspect of being a journalist, but it's necessary. Why? Because the vast majority of news outlets in the U.S. follow AP Style. Here are some tips for learning AP style as quickly as possible.

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