Associated Press

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/associated-press

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year?1846
2. What is the organizational framework?Unincorporated association operating as a cooperative
3. Why does the Associated Press have a cooperative model?The cooperative model lets member newspapers share money and equipment, making it faster and cheaper to get news, especially during busy times like wars.
4. How does the Associated Press help writers with their writing?The AP publishes the AP Stylebook, a guide that tells writers how to use grammar, punctuation, and words so that news stories are clear and consistent.

News Agency: An organization that collects and distributes news reports to various media outlets.
Cooperative Model: A business structure where members collectively own and benefit from the organization.
Journalistic Ethics: The principles and standards that guide the conduct of journalists in their work.
Dissemination: The act of spreading information widely.