Editorial Writing 101

Editorial Writing Exploring issues using the process writing approach

The Editorial Page ,[object Object],[object Object]

Objectives of an Editorial ,[object Object],[object Object]

Functions of an Editorial Writer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Principles of Editorial Writing

The code of principles emphasizes the scientific method in arriving at and presenting the TRUTH. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Editorials of crusade and reform – those which criticize certain conditions, then suggest a solution or change; or which just give a message of reform without necessarily pointing out a problem or a bad condition ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Editorials on special occasions – those which are written to give meaning to occasions such as Christmas, labor day, heroes’ birthday, and other significant events. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Editorials that praise or commend – those that express appreciation for a worthy action ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Editorials that offer entertainment – those which are written to give in a light vein, primarily to entertain readers. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Editorials of tribute ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Editorial liners – short, witty paragraphs, either serious or light. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How to write? Understanding the Writing Process

Prewriting : Planning what to write ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Drafting : Writing the first draft ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Beginning: Editorial Lead ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The opening statement must be brief. It may consist only of the news on which the editorial is based, or the topic or problem to be taken up. It may be: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Drafting : Writing the BODY ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Conclusion The last part drives home the final important thought or direction. This conclusion may be in the form of advice, challenge, command or just a rounding out or a simple summary .

Drafting: Writing the CONCLUSION ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Simple style ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sound reasoning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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One-editorial, one-point rule ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Checklist Evaluating your work…

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“ If a newspaper were a living thing, as I think it is, its news content may be the lifeblood, the front page may be its face but its editorials – its criticism and commentary – are its very soul. And when the editorials are flabby, complacent or irresponsible, then the newspaper has lost its soul – and also its character.” - John B. Oakes, New York Times

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