This document discusses how to write a column. It begins by defining a column as a regularly appearing article on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine. It then lists different types of columns such as political, entertainment, humorous, health/educational, and advice columns. The document outlines that an effective column has a beginning, middle, and conclusion. The beginning should introduce the topic with an interesting point or current news item. The middle should back up any opinions with facts, examples, or quotations. The conclusion should relate back to the introduction and leave the reader with something to think about by summarizing the main opinion. Finally, it notes some properties of a good column, such as being factual, topical, and