Editorial Writing

Pick a current event/issue that you are interested in to complete this assignment.

You are going to OUTLINE (bullet points, short sentences) an editorial article:

- Begin with an unbiased statement or introduction to describe the issue

- Give your viewpoint

- Who else supports this view?

How can you classify this group? What are their beliefs/opinions?

- Give at least three fact based reasons with details that support your position

- Offer a realistic solution

- Conclusion statement

EXTRA CREDIT – For up to 100 points in the summative category you can write the actual
editorial (complete sentences, proper capitalization, good grammar,). The minimum length for the
assignment is 3 quality, fully developed paragraphs.