EDITORIAL WRITING
I. Introduction to Editorials
Topics Notes
Editorial
● soul of the paper
● expression of fact & opinion in a concise, logical, and
pleasing order for the sake of entertaining &
influencing opinion / policies
● article that states the newspaper's stance on a particular
issue
- basically, it is a persuasive essay that offers a
solution to a problem
● reflects the thinking, philosophy & morality of the
management
● shows the kind of moral compass the paper has
● projects the principle & integrity of the organization
● the paper's conscience
Primary Function
● declares the newspaper's policies & principles
● may argue, attack, criticize & try to persuade the
readers to accept its guiding principles
● explains & interprets the news primarily to help its
reading public understand raging issues to enable them
to form intelligent opinion & guidance in dealing with
their everyday activities
, Purpose of the
Editorial ● persuade / influence
● share opinions / views / comments
● inform
● explain
● educate
An Editorial May:
● inform
● influence
● entertain
Qualities of an
Editorial ● interesting
● clear & effective reasoning
● factual to support the side
● concise
Characteristics of a
Good Editorial 1. Must have "brains"
Writer 2. Good comprehension
3. Good at analysis
4. Must be a wide reader
5. Critical thinker
6. Good writer
7. Objective
I. Introduction to Editorials
Topics Notes
Editorial
● soul of the paper
● expression of fact & opinion in a concise, logical, and
pleasing order for the sake of entertaining &
influencing opinion / policies
● article that states the newspaper's stance on a particular
issue
- basically, it is a persuasive essay that offers a
solution to a problem
● reflects the thinking, philosophy & morality of the
management
● shows the kind of moral compass the paper has
● projects the principle & integrity of the organization
● the paper's conscience
Primary Function
● declares the newspaper's policies & principles
● may argue, attack, criticize & try to persuade the
readers to accept its guiding principles
● explains & interprets the news primarily to help its
reading public understand raging issues to enable them
to form intelligent opinion & guidance in dealing with
their everyday activities
, Purpose of the
Editorial ● persuade / influence
● share opinions / views / comments
● inform
● explain
● educate
An Editorial May:
● inform
● influence
● entertain
Qualities of an
Editorial ● interesting
● clear & effective reasoning
● factual to support the side
● concise
Characteristics of a
Good Editorial 1. Must have "brains"
Writer 2. Good comprehension
3. Good at analysis
4. Must be a wide reader
5. Critical thinker
6. Good writer
7. Objective
