The document provides guidance on writing effective editorials, including defining what an editorial is, discussing its key components and structure, and offering tips on different types of editorials and dos and don'ts for writing them. It emphasizes that editorials should take a clear position, support that position with facts and evidence, and aim to inform or persuade readers on issues relevant to them. The document outlines the typical structure of an editorial, including an introduction to state the issue, body paragraphs to discuss opposing views and support the writer's stance, and a conclusion to summarize the main point.

1. -MICHAEL SAMERAN ATCHASO-
Resource Speaker
SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP ON CAMPUS
JOURNALISM FOR SCHOOL PAPER ADVISER AND
CAMPUS JOURNALISTS

2. Editorial Writing
“The
editorial
page of the
paper
should
begin
where the
rest of the
paper
leaves off.”
-Vermont
C. Royster
 Is an article that states
the newspaper’s ideas on
an issue.
 It serves as the official
view of the paper,
reflecting the many sides
of an issue.
Editorial Writing

3. Editorial Writing
Conten
ts of an
Editori
al
It deals with a current
issue which is
affecting many
readers.
It may attempt to
influence, by giving
readers all the facts
and concerns.
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4. Editorial Writing
 It offers suggestions and
indications as to outcomes of
the issues.
 The opinion, if offered, will not
be an extreme view, but a
well-prepared and informed
one, taking into consideration
many aspects from both sides
of the debate.
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Conten
ts of an
Editori
al

5. Editorial Writing
 The test of success in
editorial writing is a
clearness of style, a moral
purpose, and a sound
reasoning.
 It is using the power of
words to express what the
writer conceives to be the
right course of action to
influence public opinion.
Editorial Writing
Conten
ts of an
Editori
al

6. Editorial Writing
Parts
of
Editori
al
1. News peg
(Introduction)- is brief
statement about the
news event upon which
the editorial is based or
an existing issue that
needs to be solved right
away.
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7. 2. Body- two or three
paragraphs that
support or justify the
reaction. It should
prove or justify the
reaction or stand
already made in the
introduction.
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Parts
of
Editori
al

8. 3. Conclusion- it is
called the punchline
or clincher. It
summarizes the
editorial’s stand on
issues.
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Parts
of
Editori
al

9. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
1. Introduction- It is
where the issue or
problem is stated.
2. Body- It expresses
an opinion and
discusses it.
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10. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
3. Solution- it is
where a solution to
the problem is
stated.
4. Conclusion- it
emphasizes the
main issue.
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11. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
Remember:
1. Lead with an objective
explanation of the issue/
controversy.
2. Include the five W’s and the
H. Pull in facts and
quotations from sources
which are relevant.
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12. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
Example: Settling seats
If the nation is to emerge stronger from
the current political crisis, it will require
responsible behavior from both sides of the
political fence. Responsible behavior does
not involve switching off House
microphones while opposition members are
trying to argue their case. And responsible
behavior does not involve throwing a
tantrum and tossing documents into the air;
then stomping out of the session hall when
there is still room for reasonable data.
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13. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
Remember:The Lead
1. Begin with an objective
explanation of the
issue/ controversy.
a. Include the five W’s
and the H. Pull in facts
and quotations from
sources which are
relevant.
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14. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
Remember:
The BODY
2. Present your opposition first.
a. Use facts and quotations to
state objectively their
opinions.
b. Give a strong position of the
opposition.
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15. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
Remember:
c. You gain nothing in
refuting a weak
position.
3. Directly refute the
opposition’s beliefs.
a. Pull in other facts and
quotations from people
who support your
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16. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
Remember:
b. Concede a valid point
of the opposition.
c. Be rational, consider
all options.
4. Give other, original
reasons or analogies
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17. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
Remember:
a. In defense of your
position, give reasons
from strong to
strongest order.
b. Use literary or cultural
allusion (making an indirect
reference to somebody or
something )that lends to
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18. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
Example of Body:
Impeachment is a complicated process
dominated by politics, with complex rules rooted in
law. If impeachment were as easy as making hot
pan de sal, Filipinos would be throwing out
presidents, Supreme court justices, whenever the
mood hits them.
An impeachment battle is always bruising, and
those that seek the ouster of an impeachable
official must come fully prepared for it.
It is possible for a complaint to be dismissed
before it reaches the Senate; Chief Justice Hilario
Davide Jr. survived efforts to oust him through
impeachment two years ago.
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19. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
Example of Body:
It is not enough to pile every imaginable
accusation into an impeachment complaint,
in hopes that by reading the charged sheet
on National TV, the subject of impeachment
would be found guilty. Filipinos tend to
believe the worst of each other, but that is
not enough to warrant the ouster of an
impeachable official.
There have to be a verified impeachment
complaint with enough signatures or
endorsed in the plenary for trial.
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20. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
The Conclusion
5. Conclude with some
punch
a. Give solutions to the problem or
challenge the reader to be informed.
b. Quotation from a respected
source. c. A rhetorical
question. a question asked for effect
that neither expects nor requires an
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21. Structur
e of an
Editorial
-
Establis
hed
formula
The Conclusion: Example
E Whatever the outcome of the
current effort to unseat President
Aquino, the process must be credible.
This is largely the responsibility of the
majority bloc allied with the President
in the House of Representatives. At the
same time, the impeachment complaint
must be credible. This is the
responsibility of the opposition. So far,
both sides have a disappointment.
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22. 5 Easy
Steps in
Writing
the
Editorial
1. State your subject.
2. State your position on the
subject in the introduction or
news peg.
3. Discuss opposing points of
view.
4. Prove your position with
supporting details.
5. Draw a conclusion.
Editorial Writing

23. Types
of
Editoria
ls
1. Editorial of Argument and
Persuasion.
-takes a firm stand on a
problem or issue. It attempts to
persuade the reader to think the
same way. This editorial often
proposes solution or advises
taking some definite actions.
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24. Types of
Editorial
2. Editorial of
Information and
interpretation
( Balanced)
- attempts to explain the
meaning or significance
of a situation or news
event.
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25. Types of
Editorial
3. Editorial of Tribute,
Appreciation or
commendation
- praises a person,
institution or an
activity.
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26. Types of
Editorial
4. Editorial of
Entertainment
- Two Categories-
a. Short Humorous
Statements
b. Slightly
satirical/sarcastic
treatment of a serious
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27. Types of
Editorial
5. Editorials that explain
- attempt to interpret or
inform rather than to
argue a point of view. (
ex. A change in the
grading system, class
schedules or sudden
change of school
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28. Types of
Editorial
6. Editorials that evaluate
- focus an actions or
situations that the editors
view as being wrong or in
need of improvement or
that of praiseworthy. (ex.
A staff that needs recognition
because of going beyond the
call of duty.)
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29. Types of
Editorial
7. Editorials that
persuade
- offers specific solutions
to a perceived problem.
They expect immediate
action rather than the
understanding of the
situation.
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30. Types of
Editorial
7. Editorials that
persuade
Example: provide
leadership in bringing
changes in school policy
or in student behavior or if
a school is in controversy,
it offers the opportunity to
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31. Do’s in
Writing
the
Editorial
1. Win the reader’s
interest with an impelling
lead paragraph
2. Keep your editorial
short around 300 words
only.
3. Relate editorials only
to the lives of the
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32. Do’s in
Writing
the
Editorial
4. Write simply.
5. Sentences and
paragraphs should be
relatively short.
6. Develop the editorial
from only one specific,
limited idea, phrased in
one sentence and
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33. Do’s in
Writing
the
Editorial
7. Know the facts and be able
to make them as references in
your arguments.
8. Use facts and details to back
up your opinion and help make
your case.
9. Leave your readers with a
lasting impression- a strong
point that will make them
consider your point of view.
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34. Don’ts in
Writing
the
Editorial
1. Avoid generalities by using
plenty of facts and by telling
what these facts mean.
2. Do not preach, scold or
moralize.
3. Avoid the first person “I”. Use
“We”.
4. Do not preach to the reader. A
good editorial will make the
readers notice of the situation
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35. Editorial Writing