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The editorial page of the paper should begin where the rest of the paper leaves off.
- Vermont C. Royster (Pulitzer Prize winning Editorial Writer)
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What is an Editorial?
-An editorial is an article that presents the
newspaper's
opinion on an issue.
influence public opinion, promote critical thinking, and sometimes cause people to take action on an
-Editorials are meant to issue. -In essence, an editorial is an
news story.
opinionated
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What is an Editorial?
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What is an opinion?
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In the best editorials: A judgment based on special knowledge and given by an expert. In general: A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof. The prevailing view, as in the phrase public opinion.
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Writing an Editorial:
1. In the introduction, state the subject and your position on the subject. 2. Discuss the opposing points of view. 3. Prove your position with supporting details. 4. Draw a conclusion.
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Writing an Editorial:
S P state the problem or situation state your position
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elementary, 4 years of junior high school with an additional 2 years for senior high school.
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Body
Conclusion
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Introduction:
Begin with a general statement. *Use the 5 W and 1 H. Followed by the main idea, central idea or the position. *You can use quotations, sayings, facts, statistics, a question or a very powerful statement to open the
paragraph.
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Body
Make a stand. *You may begin with phrases such a Yet it would be,
Admittedly, It is true.
Counter a stand. *Begin to show why you cant agree with this stand.
May begin with words such as In spite of, However, But. *Make a valid point that will make you appear as someone who has considered all the options.
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Body
Use facts, numbers and quotations to persuade.
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Conclusion
Re-enforce the main idea by
rewording or
Give solutions to the problem or challenge the readers to be informed. A rhetorical concluder too.
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Tips:
use the 3rd person approach present both sides; advantages & disadvantages attack the problem,situation, issue; not the person try to avoid preachiness use beautiful language depending on the purpose the title should be catchy to attract or compel readers to read the story the conclusion should flow naturally from the lead to the body. have a catchy title, attractive lead, organized body and a conclusion that would help shape readers opionion
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The editorial page is one means of conversation between a newspaper and its readers, but look closer and youll find reporting, advocacy and some wicked humor. Who knew something so gray could be so colorful?
Credits to... The Washington Post; Talk of the Town, Editorial Writing Weintraut, Alan; Writing an Editorial Anonymous; Tips in Editorial Writing
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