Editorial
Writing
EDITORIAL
An article that presents the
newspaper’s opinion on an issue.
• It is like a persuasive essay.
• It is an opinionated news story.
• It is a comprehensive presentation
of a certain viewpoint.
Types of
Editorial
CRITICIZE
It the editorial criticizes, it
If you criticize, you have an
should always be
obligation to offer an
constructive.
alternative solution or
course of action.
Emphasize the positive side
about what you are
criticizing, or your readers
will not trust you.
Inform/explain
Editorials that explain are
The only expression of
somewhat like expository
opinion comes in the
essays.
interpretation of the
facts.
They attempt to interpret
or inform rather than to
argue a point of view.
persuade/provides solution
Generally, editorials that
A persuasive editorial can
persuade offer specific
provide leadership in
solutions to a perceived
bringing about changes in
problem.
school policy or in student
behavior.
They expect immediate
action rather than the
understanding of a situation.
praise/command
If the editorial praises, there
should be specific reasons
for doing so.
Perhaps an organization or
individual has gone above
and beyond the call of duty
and the staff feels there
should be some recognition.
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Editorial
What is an editorial?
An article that presents the
newspaper's opinion on an
issue. .
It reflects the majority
vote of the ediforial board,
the governing body of the
newspaper made up of
editors and writers
The official stand of the paper on a relevant
development or issue. It is a personal
commentary written by the editor who
comments or gives insights about a news or
the staffs opinions about various aspects on
an issue which is of public interest and
importance to the public.
It involves a critical interpretation
of significant, usually
comtemporary events so that the
readers will be informed,
influenced, or entertained.
An editorial must be
accompanied by an
editorial cartoon.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD EDITORIAL
Jeffrey Reddrick
Interest
Be sure that a commoner
can relate to the topic.
Brevity
Presents facts and not
purely opinions. Present
only one stand. Avoid
wordiness.
Force
It must have clearness of
style, moral purpose and
sound reasoning.
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Editorial
Writing
Learning The Parts
Of Editorial Writing
Title
The title must be striking
enough to arouse the
readers interest. It may
also give the gist of the
content.
Let’s
Learn
by
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at an
Example:
Lead
A lead paragraph (sometimes shortened to
lead; in the United States sometimes
spelled lede) is the opening paragraph/s of
an article, essay, book chapter, or other
written work that summarizes its main
ideas.
The lead must contain the News Peg.
News peg is a news story that forms
the basis of opinion/justification. In
simple words, it is the issue that will be
tackled.
After having the news peg, have rightly
the opinion you are about to justify.
By the way, you have a ray of choices in
starting a lead. The following may be useful:
• Rhetorical Question
• Quotation
• Narration
• Remarks about the topic
• Order
• Prophecy
• Reaction
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by
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at an
Example:
Body
It is the middle paragraphs in an editorial. It can
consists of a maximum of four paragraphs.
This is the part where you will arrange your facts
and arguments, cite data, present accurate
details to bolter the opinion or principle of the
newspaper on the given issue.
Arguments must be arranged from the most
significant to the least significant ones.
Body
The following are the components that a body
must contain:
- arguments of the opposing side (with complete
details and objective presentation), after
presenting this, refute it.
- arguments supporting the thesis statement:
stand.
- evidence supporting each of your argument.
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by
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at an
Example:
Conclusion
It is the ending paragraph/s of an editorial.
It must derive home the most important message and must
have an impact.
Conclusion is the most important part of an editorial. It presents
solutions, plea, advise, command, forecast possible effects
and quotation relevant to the subject or just a summary.
Conclusion must have these two components:
realistic solutions that an author can offer
punch or an impactful end reflecting the thesis
statement
Let’s
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by
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at an
Example:
DIFFERENT
TECHNIQUES IN
WRITING AN
EFFECTIVE
EDITORIAL
SIMPLE STYLE
-Avoid high fallutin’ words
-Learn to develop a simple, clear,
direct and vigorous style of writing
-Choose words that will accurately
describe or explain a point or issue
SOUND REASONING
-Support arguments with the right facts
-Logical thinking shows the writer’s
competence
-Cluttered ideas and unsubstantiated
arguments
ONE-EDITORIAL, ONE-POINT RULE
-Focus on a theme
-Always have one point to convey to the
readers
-Several points confuse the readers
BE SPECIFIC
-Use concrete facts and figures not general
ideas, terms or statements
-Hazy and broad, generalizations do not
impress
DRAFTING: WRITING THE FIRST
DRAFT
Editorials usually have
three parts:
-The beginning
-The body and
-The conclusion
AFTER WRITING THE DRAFT
✓Revise your work.
✓Add action and clarity to writing
✓Reread your draft carefully
✓Focus sentences through parallelism and translation
✓Rethink, reevaluate and rewrite
✓Use transitions
✓Move sentences
✓Add words and phrases
AFTER WRITING THE DRAFT
■ Proofreading and Editing
-Concentrate on surface features of your writing
-Check for clarity
-Check for errors in grammar, punctuation, mechanics and
spelling
■ Publishing
-Prepare copy for print, broadcast or electronic media
-Follow style sheet
-Choosing a way to present your work:
• Print
• Broadcast
• Electronic Media
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