CAMPUS JOURNALISM

1st Semester- Finals

Republic Act 7079- Otherwise known as the Campus Journalism Act of 1991, was enacted on July 5,
1991 to supposedly uphold and protect the freedom of the press at the campus level and to promote the
development and growth of campus journalism, as it stated in its declaration of policies.

EDITORIAL WRITING

-Editorial is an article that presents an opinion in an issue

-“voice of the publication”
*Editorial writers use facts to persuade people to change their minds, or to confirm their opinions, or to
get people to do something or to stop doing something.
TYPES OF EDITORIAL
1. Explain or interpret- Use to explain in a sensitive or controversial issue. School newspapers may
explain new school rule or particular student-body effort.
2. Criticize- These editorials constructively criticize actions, decisions or situations while proving
solutions to the problem identified. Immediate purpose is to get readers to see the problem, not
the solution.
3. Persuade- Editorials of persuasion aim to immediately see the solution, not the problem. From the
first paragraph, readers will be encouraged to take a specific, positive action. Political
endorsement are good examples of editorials of persuasion.
4. Praise- These editorials commend people and organizations for something done well. They are
not as common as the other three.
Parts of Editorial

 Introduction
 Body
 Conclusion
GUIDES IN WRITING AN EDITORIAL
S- State the problem or situation
P- State your position
E- Give evidence to support your position
C- State and refute the position of the other side in the conclusion
S- Offer two possible solutions to the problem
First Paragraph

 At least 3 sentences
 Include the newspeg- could be written at the first or second sentence
  The other two sentences should be an opinion about the newspeg
Second Paragraph

 At least 3 sentences
 Write strong evidence
 Then add your opinion
Third Paragraph

 At least 3 sentences
 Add more opinions but with evidence
Fourth Paragraph

 At least 3 sentences
 You may contract your previous opinions by citing some facts or reasons
 But quickly revert to your original stand
Last Paragraph

 At least 3 sentences
 Write your suggestions/ solutions/ recommendations on how to deal with the issue- make it
specific
Important Reminders

 Use third person only (better yet avoid using pronouns)

 Do not use words that are not sure of its consequences (Maybe, Perhaps)
 Always support your opinions with facts/ evidence- from least important to most important)
 Use transitional devices (furthermore, moreover, however, in addition to, etc)
Writing Your Title

 Maximum of 4 words. Avoid a sentence- like structure

 Your title should already give an opinion particularly on your stand
Examples: Betrayed Trust Dacera Slay: Case Closed?
Tips on Column Writing

 Write with conviction

 Relate it to your personal experience
 Base arguments on facts
 Be mindful of both sides
 Be critical
 Maintain your focus
 Use analogies
 Provide information as much as you can
DOS

 Do research
  Give people timely and helpful information
 Develop your own style and structure
 Be direct to the point
 Let others speak for you through quotations
DON’TS

 Use technical and complex words

 Use jargons or unfamiliar words
 State false accusations
 Write lengthy sentences and paragraphs

EDITORIAL CARTOON
-Also known as political cartoon
-An illustration containing a commentary that usually relates to current events or personalities.
-An artist who draws such images is known as an editorial cartoonist.

 A simple graphic presentation of opinion

 Helps the public form an opinion
 Points out the problem
Tools in Cartooning

 Symbols- simple pictures that are commonly understood by people

 Caricatures- drawings of people that exaggerate certain features to make the cartoon picture of the
famous person quickly and easily recognizable.
 Stereotypes- styles of picturing a person or group of people that call to the reader’s mind
commonly held ideas or prejudices about the type of person pictured
 Analogies- comparisons
Symbols in Editorial Cartoon

 Pencil/ pen/ newspaper- journalism/ media

 Dove- peace and freedom
 Salakot- Juan dela Cruz presenting a Filipino citizen
 Chain- maltreatment
 Syringe- death sentence, drug addiction
 Crocodile- abusive person of authority
 Beggar- poverty
 Mallet- justice
 Blindfolded woman carrying a weighing scale- Justice
 Big waves- hindrances
 Mask- deceiver
 Eagle- strength, bravery
 High rising building- development or progress
 Key- success
 Huge rock- tough situation, obstacle
 Rising sun- hope
 Tattooed man- criminal, bad man
 Skull with crossed bones- danger or death