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Column Writing 2025

The document outlines a journalism training session focused on column writing for school paper advisers and coaches, scheduled for January 6-9, 2025. Participants will learn about the characteristics, purpose, and techniques of column writing, as well as how to engage their audience effectively. The session includes discussions on types of columns, writing processes, dos and don'ts, and practical activities to foster confidence in writing personal opinions.

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Column Writing 2025

The document outlines a journalism training session focused on column writing for school paper advisers and coaches, scheduled for January 6-9, 2025. Participants will learn about the characteristics, purpose, and techniques of column writing, as well as how to engage their audience effectively. The session includes discussions on types of columns, writing processes, dos and don'ts, and practical activities to foster confidence in writing personal opinions.

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EMPOWERING VOICES:

A Journalism Training for School


Paper Advisers and Coaches

Ciriaco Hotel, Calbayog City


January 6-9, 2025
Session 4

COLUMN

WRITING
RHODORA A. BORJA
Catarman SPED Center, MT-II
Session Objectives
At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
 Gain comprehensive understanding of what
characterizes column writing, its purpose, tone
and audience engagement;
Session Objectives
At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
 Gain comprehensive understanding of what
characterizes column writing, its purpose, tone
and audience engagement;

 Generate unique and compelling ideas for


column;
Session Objectives
At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
 Gain comprehensive understanding of what
characterizes column writing, its purpose, tone
and audience engagement;

 Generate unique and compelling ideas for


column and explore effective techniques; and

 Foster confidence in writing and sharing


personal opinions and voicing personal
perspective.
Professional Standards Covered

PPST:
Domain 3 – Diversity of Learners
Domain 4 – Curriculum and Planning
Domain 7 – Personal Growth and Professional
Development
Discussion Flow

Columns and Its Purpose

Types of Columns

The Column Writing process


Discussion Flow
Knowing the Purpose, Audience,
Content and Structure

Dos and Don’ts in Column writing

Column Format
Activity: Knowquest
Instructions:

Form a group. Using Manila paper, write


words that are associated with Column
articles. Present your answers after 5
minutes.
Question:

What words are common among all groups’ responses?


Question:

What is/are new to you?


Question:

Based on the given responses, how are we going to define Column


articles?
The HEART of journalism may
be news reporting, and the
SOUL of journalism is the
editorial page, but the
PERSONALITY of journalism is
the column.
What are columns?
• Columns are the most personal of all newspaper writing.
• They have a very personal appeal, an authoritative
influence and very useful contribution to make in spreading
news and opinions.
• They are written to inform, to influence or entertain readers.
• They stimulate public discussion of the day’s affair.
Common Types of Column
.
• Opinion Column
• Advice Column
• Review Column
• Sports Column
• Humor Column
• Economic Column
Column Writing Process
• Column writing involves the regular publication
of opinion pieces by a specific writer.
• Unlike news articles, columns offer the
columnist’s personal perspective, analysis or
commentary on current events, trends or issues.
Column Writing Process
• They often reflect the columnist’s expertise or
unique voice, aiming to engage readers and
provoke thought.
• Columns typically follow a consistent structure,
beginning with a compelling introduction that
sets the tone and topic.
.
Column Writing Process
• The body of the column present the columnist’s
arguments, insights, or anecdotes supported by
evidence or personal experience.
Column Writing Process
• The body of the column present the columnist’s
arguments, insights, or anecdotes supported by
evidence or personal experience.
Column Writing Process
• Techniques such as storytelling, humor or
rhetorical devises are commonly used to
captivate the audience.
• A column can also be structured into an
introduction, core and conclusion.
• Columns often conclude with a strong closing
statement or call to action.
Know your…
• Purpose
• Audience
• Content
• structure
Do’s in Column Writing
• Maintain your focus
• Choose a topic that will interest the readers
• Do research
• Use unique ways of expressing yourself
• Grab readers’ attention
• Open your piece with a story or quote
• Write with clarity
Don’ts in Column Writing
• Use technical or jargon words or unfamiliar
words
• talk about one topic constantly
• include too much detail or materials
• exhaust subject
• Refer to yourself as a third person
Column Format
• LEAD- provides background
• NUT-states opinion
• BODY-provides arguments and evidence
• CONCLUSION- Restates opinion/solution
Additional Tips
• Write the way you talk.
• Uncover a lead or opening that will catch
attention
• Refer to facts
• Write simply
• Localize or personalize
• Be critical but passionate
• Provide solution or answer to the issue.
Additional Tips
• Write in first person
• Develop a structure and keep it
• Come up with an attention-grabbing lead
• Include a few facts to back up your
statements
• Write simple and short sentences and
paragraphs
• Let others speak for you by using quotes and
references
APPLICATION
Write an opinionated stand on the statement,
“Posting thoughts, feelings and emotions on
social media allows individual to feel less
isolated and offers opportunities for
connection and support”. What is your take on
this?
References
1. Bermudo, J. T. (2024). Column writing
2. Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST)
3. Regional Virtual Coaching of NSPC Qualifiers
"The most distinctive mark of a
cultured mind is the ability to
take another’s point of view; to
put one’s self in another’s
place, and see life and its
problems from a point of view
different from one’s own.."

-Arthur H.R. Fairchild

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