Editorial is a concise expression of facts and opinions 2. Criticize 5.

Editorial of Entertainment
or an analytical interpretation of significant and timely Editorials constructively criticize actions, decisions, or Some editorials also discuss issues lightly but present 5. Strikes keynotes in a first sentence
topics or issues. situations. serious points. -Intrigue the readers.
- It is a formal writing where the paper has the chance to -When an editorial criticizes, it provides solutions to the 6. Editorial of Crusade (campaign editorial) 7.May or may not be timely
write what it thinks about a certain issue affecting the problems identified. This editorial usually endorses a thought or course of -Feature stories may skip immediacy
readers. 3. Persuade action. Types of Feature Stories
Characteristics of an Editorial -Editorials primarily aim at driving the readers to go with -It promotes a concept, an idea or an advocacy Informative Feature
1. It follows a pattern. the paper's stand. 7. Editorial Liners -Gives information on the subject of current interest.
-It is an essay written like a feature story. -It has a goal of encouraging others to take a specific - These are short, wity paragraphs, serious. This feature is usually based on interview and research.
-The editorial article should have positive action. MODULE 11 Human Interest Feature
an introduction, body, and conclusion. 4. Praise Writing Editorial Article: Sample Structure - Deals with minor incidents that deserve attention
coverage of the paper's release. -Editorials are used to commend people and 1. Start with the news peg -is a brief statement about because of the dramatic, humorous, tragic, sensational
2. It simplifies an issue. organizations for their contributions to progress, the news event or issue upon which the editorial is or unusual angle of the story.
-It should be an objective explanation of the hottest development, or peace. based. Personality Sketch
issue within the simplifies an issue by eliminating Types of Editorial 2.Present your opposition- use facts or quotations to -This is a profile feature people are interested in people,
extraneous parts of the 1. Editorial of Criticism objectively state the opinions of the opposition. You may so as to articles written about them especially about
3. It provokes opinions from the opposing -The editorial points out the faults of the situation or in identify specific groups or people in the opposition side. their private life. Simple persons can also be highlighted
viewpoints. an issue mentioned in the news. 3.Directly refute the opposition's beliefs- after using this kind of feature story.
-Although an editorial presents the paper's stand on an - It uses a scientific method by defining the problem, presenting the strongest argument of the opposition Humorous Feature
issue, it always attempts to be objective by presenting examining the evidences available and then, perhaps side, pull in other facts and quotations from people who - Its primary objective is to entertain, make people laugh
other views. suggesting a solution. support your position. and be relieved of the stress of life while reading the
4. It shows evidence delivered in a professional and 2. Editorial of Interpretation 4. Provide more original reasons or analogies- to article.
formal manner. -The main aim of this editorial is to put the news in its defend your stand, give reasons from strong to Interpretative Feature
-Good editorials engage issues, not personalities. It is proper perspective. strongest order. Use a literary or cultural allusion that - This feature helps the reader understand the
written with formality including the use of language and -The paper may take a neutral stand on the specified lends to your credibility and perceived intelligence. background and an OY significance of social, economic,
the style of argumentation. issue and may give responsibility of choosing a side to 5. Conclusion with a punch! - give solutions to the political, and other problems of everyday life.
5. It offers alternative solutions the readers themselves. problem or challenge the reader to be informed. Historical and Cultural Feature
-Aside from criticizing the chosen issue, a good editorial 3. Editorial of Commendation or Tribute MODULE 12 - Historical events and sites can provides reader a
presents alternative solutions to address the mentioned -This editorial is used to praise a worthy deed Characteristics of Feature Stories sense of idenitity.
concerns. done by a person, a group or an organization, or by the 1. Variety of Subject Matter News Feature
6. It proffers a solid and concise conclusion institution. -A feature story can take any topic -Gets its materials from current events, covering details
- A good editorial ends with a powerfully summarized -This type of editorial must clarify how such contribution 2. Variety of tones that were omitted by the news.
opinion. impacts on the lives of the reading public or the -To fulfill its purpose of entertaining the readers, writer Personal Experience
- It gives the readers an unforgettable line that they can academic community. may use different tones. -Tells some unusual true-to- life experiences written in
live by. 4. Editorial of Argumentation or Persuasion 3. Variety of form and style the first person account.
Functions of Editorial -This is the most common type of editorial which takes a -Writer may use any form or style Seasonal or Holiday feature.
1. Explain or Interpret stand in a controversial issue and tries to convince the 4. Well-organized -This feature includes subjects like events celebrated
-Editorials are often used to explain the way the readers to adopt that stand. -It follows the rule of thumb for writing- general format once a year.
newspaper covered a sensitive or controversial subject. and logical arrangement.
Travelogue. It is an account of one's travel experience -This combination becomes the radio signal that brings
and a vivid description of places visited. the program to radio.
Science and Technology Feature. Anecdotal Style TIPS FOR BEGINNING FEAUTURE WRITERS -The transmitter sends the radio signal to the antenna.
-It is concentrated on the latest advancement in science - Uses a conversational tone to create an intimacy 1. Limit to 500 words or less -The antenna, in turn, sends the signal out into the air
and technology with the aim of informing the readers between the reader, the writer, and the characters in the 2. Use facts and statistics when appropriate as radio waves.
and arousing their interests. article. 3. Use appropriate quotes - Many stations locate their antenna or towers and in
How-to and What-to-do Feature. Quotation 4. Consider your readers high or open places, above and away from tall buildings
-Provides knowledge about an activity or process. It is a - The writer needs to ensure that the quotation is 5. Consider the medium where the feature will appear and other structures that might interfere with the radio
step-by-step procedure doing something. appropriate and that he can manage to establish the MODULE 13 waves. -
Business and Development Feature relationship of the topic and the quotation. Sound of a person's voice that consists of vibrating in -A lot of times, small stations locate their antenna on top
- Provides a glimpse of insights on the business world Contrast Technique the air that is caused by the person vibrating vocal of the station building or a nearby building.
and the development of certain sectors or areas. -The writer sets off his subject with two apparently cords. Reception of Radio Programmes
Entertainment Feature contradictory pieces of information to emphasize two -Sound travels through the air in the form of waves -It is interesting to note that radio waves are not heard,
-Show business events are the common subjects in this contending ideas or events. called sound waves. seen or even felt.
type of feature. Break formal style. -When the waves reach the person's ear, the person -However, radio receivers pick them up and turn them
Hobby Feature -This leaves the things that happened in between hears the original sound. into sounds that make up radio programmes. While
-This type of feature focuses on exceptional hobbies. events to the imagination of the readers. -During a radio broadcast, a microphone picks up some radios are equipped to receive only AM or FM
Lifestyle Feature Character technique speech and other live sounds that make up programme. signals, others are able to pick both. A listener can
- The quick change in fashion trends and lifestyles - Primarily, this style introduces the central person in a -An electric current in the microphone creates vibration therefore simply flip a switch to select the AM or FM
makes an interesting reading story. This is the most common in personality profiles or in it that match the sound waves. bands with their frequencies.
Career Feature stories in which you use an individual to represent a -Accordingly, these electric waves are used to produce -There are also other radio receivers called multiband
-Focuses on career guidance, tips, and issues. larger topic. the radio waves that make up the broadcast. radios.
Insider Feature Figurative Style -In the same way, the equipment in the radio station -These are able to pick AM, FM and other bands such
-Focuses on unusual occupations issues, or events -It opens the feature article by employing figures of changes the pre-recorded sounds of a programme in to as short wave, aircraft and marine radio communication.
which are hidden from the public. speech. electric waves. -Most radio receivers operate or electric power from a
Question Quoting an Expert Electric waves that represent the sounds of a wall outlet on battery.
-It raises a question or a rhetorical question which the -This introductory style uses a statement of an authority programme travel over wires to the control boards. -The main point of an electrically or battery powered
article may or may not try to explore and discuss. in a specified field. -The control board has many switches and dials. A radio are the antenna, the tuner, amplifier and the
Exclamation Staccato Style technician controls the sounds sent to the board by speaker.
- Used to compel attention. -In music parlance, staccato means short and not varying the volume loudness of each sound. The Antenna: This is a length of wire or a metal rod that
Striking Statement sounding connected. - The electric waves move to the transmitter from the picks up radio waves. When radio sticks the antenna,
- Enticing piece of information in a short punchy format. -A feature writer may start by using sudden and brief control board. they produce very weak electric waves in it.
It adds suspense. ideas or words or phrases. Transmitting Radio Waves -An antenna receives radio waves from many stations
Descriptive Technique Lyrics of a song -It is the transmitter that strengthens the incoming simultaneously.
- Draw the readers into the story by creating a strong - Uses a line of the song. The writer should link the electric waves that represent the broadcast. -To listen to a single program, the listener must tune the
image in his or her mind. relationship of the lyrics to the topic or theme of the -The transmitter also produces another kind of electric radio to the desired station.
Summary Technique article. waves called carrier waves. The Tuner: This is a part of the radio that makes it
This sums up the general topic of the story (but does not Letter Style - It combines the carrier waves with the electric waves sensitive to particular frequencies or channels.
follow the inverted triangle structure) -Letter-style introduction. from the radio studio.
-A dial attached to the Tuner shows the frequencies or
channels of the station that may be tuned in.
-Amplifiers: This component strengthens the
programme signal selected by the tuner. Speaker:
-This is the final link between the broadcast radio and
the listener as it changes the electric signal back into
the original programme sounds.
PARTS OF EDITORIAL
1. Editorial proper - article that gives conglomeration of
opinions of the members of the editorial board on the
hottest issue of the day.
2. Column – written by a columnist who is well
acquainted with the subject. What differentiates a
column from other forms of journalism is that column
meets each of the following criteria:
a. It is a regular feature in a publication
b. It is personality driven
c. It explicitly contains an opinion or point of view.
3. Op-ed - abbreviation of opposite the editorial page, a
newspaper article that expresses the opinions of a
named writer who is usually unaffiliated with the
newspaper's editorial board.
4. Editorial cartoon- also known as political cartoon, a
caricature containing political or social message that
usually relates to current events or personalities.
5. Letter to the editor - sometimes abbreviated LTTE
or LTE a letter sent to a publication about issues of
concern to its readers. The most common topics are:
a.Supporting or opposing stance, or responding to
another writer's LTE.
b. Commenting on a current issue being debated by
local, regional or national depending on the publication's
circulation.
C. Remarking on materials that have appeared in a
previous edition or release, letter may either be critical
or praising.
d.Correcting a perceived error or misrepresentation.