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WRITING
Olek Sarmiento Dela Cruz
September 25, 2013
La Paz National High School
If Journalism is good, it is
controversial, by its nature.
- Jullian Assange
What is an Editorial
An editorial is an article written by or under the
What is an Editorial
An article that states the newspapers stance on a
Characteristics
of an Editorial
Must have clearness of style
Has a purpose
Has a sound reasoning
Has the power to influence public opinion
Objectives
of an Editorial
TO INFORM
Example:
Objectives
of an Editorial
TO CRITICIZE
Example:
Objectives
of an Editorial
TO PERSUADE
Example:
Objectives
of an Editorial
TO ENTERTAIN
Example:
Objectives
of an Editorial
TO HONOR
Example:
Objectives
of an Editorial
TO COMMEMORATE/CELEBRATE EVENTS
Example:
The real heroes of the worlds first nonviolent revolt that toppled a dictatorship
are the people.
Objectives
of an Editorial
TO ARGUE
Example:
Objectives
of an Editorial
TO ARGUE
Example:
How to write
an Editorial?
Intro: present the issue (problem or
situation)
Take a stand!
Reasons for position
(Reasons refutes opposing views)
(Evidences are presented here)
Present a logical solution
State the papers stance
To write is already
to choose.