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STRUCTURE OF AN EDITORIAL

EDITORIALS are written according to a well-


established formula:
Introduction-state the problem
Body- expresses an opinion and discusses it
Solution – offer a solution to the problem
Conclusion- emphasizes the main issue
Additional Tip on structuring your
editorial
• Lead with an objective explanation of the
issue/controversy (newspeg)
Include the 5 W’s and the H. Pull in facts and
quotations from sources which are relevant

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