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Editorial: Soul of

the Paper
Editorial….

• Reflects the thinking, philosophy and morality of


the management.
• Shows the kind of moral compass the paper has.
• Projects the principle and integrity of the
organization.
• The paper’s conscience.
What are the characteristics of a
good editorial writer?
• Must have “brain”
• Good comprehension
• Good at analysis
• Must be a wide reader
• Critical thinker
• Objective
• Good writer
Qualities of a good editorial:

• Interest,
• Brevity,
• Force.
Editorial must

– clearness of style
– moral purpose
– sound reasoning
– the power to influence public opinion
• It can be added further that a good editorial must:
– present only one idea,
– avoid wordiness
– present facts and not mere opinion.
– lead logically to a conclusion
Process in Editorial Writing

• Read, Read, Read, Read


• Research
• Practice
– List down your facts
– Organize information
– Make an outline
Parts of the Editorial

– The Lead
• Emphatic statement or maxim-
– The law may be harsh but it’s the law.
• Remarks about the topic or person
– It confronts us everyday and yet no one seems to
acknowledge it- that’s Climate Change.
• Narration
– Our nation is in a sad state right now as the other two
main branches of the government seemed to be under
siege from the executive.
The Process….

• An Order
– Pay your taxes!
• A Question
– Is rate hike the best solution to the problems confronting
the railway system in the country right now?
• A quotation
– Experience is the best teacher.
The Process

• Prophecy
– If we won’t act now, we will lose this most significant
battle.
• Reaction
– Never have we experienced an incompetent leader as
what we have now.
• News Peg
– The “shabu hotbed” tag labelled by President Duterte on
Naga City must be substantiated by Malacanang.
The Process….

• The Body
– Arrange the facts and arguments
– Cite data and stats
• Conclusion
– Must drive home the most important message
– Must have an impact
– Remember that the conclusion is the most
important part of your editorial
Purpose of Editorial

• Persuade or influence
• Share opinion, view or comment
• Inform
• Explain
• Educate
Editorial...

• Explains or interprets
- Elaborates on a particular issue
• Criticizes
- Objective criticism, provides
alternatives
• Persuades
- Aims to convince the readers to take a
stand
• Praises
- Commends action
Editorial must be...

• Timely
• Factual
• Logical
• Direct to the point
• Brief and concise
• Precise
• Well-organized
• Cohesive
• Easy to understand
• Grammatically correct
• Persuasive
Parts of an Editorial

• Title
• Introduction
- The issue or news peg
- Opinion of the author
• Body
- Present arguments
- Pros and cons
- Supporting argument, data, quotes
• Conclusion
- Final argument
- Summation
- Offer solution/s, alternative mode/s of action
- A challenge
- A rhetorical question
- Or a call to action

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