Editorial Defined

BEFORE CONTINUING, WHAT IS EDITORIAL IN YOUR

OWN WORDS?
 A. GALE WALDROP

“An editorial is an
article in a newspaper
giving the editor’s
view or those of a
person or persons in
control of the paper”
 JOSEPH PULITZER

“It is the expression

of the people’s
conscience, cause,
and convictions.”
 ARTHUR CAPPER

“The modern
editorial includes
analyses and
clarifications,
sometimes with no
opinion given.”
 RUFUS TERRAL

“The editorial should

provide the
background in which
the facts are seen in a
new perspective and
should express his
opinion.”
 William Allan White

“Bitterness, bias, and

fear have no place in
an editorial. They
make for weakness
no matter how much
they bluster.”
 M. Lyle Spencer

“It is a presentation of
facts and opinion in a
concise, logical
manner, or of
interesting significant
news in such a way
that its importance to
the average reader will
 Characteristics of a Good Editorial
(By: Reddick)
Interest
Brevity
force
 Characteristics of a Good Editorial
(By: Spears and Lawshe)
Must have clearness of style
Has moral purpose
Has sound reasoning
Has power to influence public opinion
 overall
Lead logically into conclusion
Present only one idea
Avoid wordiness
Present facts and not mere opinions
Types of Editorials
 Editorial of
Information

: It seeks to give
information on facts
unknown to the
reader
 Editorial of
Interpretation

: It explains the
significance or
meaning of a news
event, current idea,
condition, or situation,
theory or hypothesis
Editorial of criticism

: It points out the good

or the bad features of a
problem or situation
mentioned in the news
 Editorial of
commendation/
tribute/ commendation

: It praises, commends, or
pays tribute to person or
organization that has
performed some worthwhile
projects or deeds, or
accomplishments
 Editorial of
argumentation/
persuasion

: the editor argues in

order to convince the
reader to accept his
stand on the issue
 Editorial of
entertainment

: it evokes a smile,
chuckle, laughter,
while suggesting the
truth.
 Mood Editorial

: It presents a
philosophy rather
than an argument or
an explanation
Special occasion

: It explains the
significance of a
special day or
occasion
 How to write an editorial
Introduction
The body
ending
 Pointers on writing an editorial
Make the editorial interesting enough to read.
Develop it from one specific, limited idea, phrased into one sentence,
and expand it into the body of the editorial.
Have a purpose well in mind which should be accomplished with
sufficient data.
Organize all data into well-reasoned arguments, with each argument
leading up to conclusion.
Peg the lead sentence on a recent relevant news for it’s impact values
Present both sides of an issues and clarify tricky aspects with widely
understood analogy or with an illustration that makes for their easier
understanding.
 Pointers on writing an editorial
Direct the editorial towards the establishment of a
consensus.
Is the writing simple, direct, clear, and forceful?
Does it not carry a double meaning?
Does it reflect clear, logical thinking?
Is the subject matter significant to the students,
the school, the community, and the country?
Are the sentences and paragraph relatively short?
 Editorial may start with :
Simple statement that gives enough of the situation.
A question which calls the attention to, gives an idea
about the problem.
A striking statement which jolts the imagination and
arouses the interest of the reader.
A quotation relevant to the subject under discussion
A narrative illustrating the problem or situation.
 Checking your editorial
Is the form and style appropriate to its content and
purpose.
Were you able to accomplish your purpose
Is it sincere?
Is it direct to the point?
Does it hang from a real or an artificial news peg?
(parts of newspaper)
Was there no preaching?
 Checking your editorial
Is it original and was written skillfully?
Is the writing simple, direct, clear and forceful?
Does it carry double meaning?
Does it reflect clear and logical thinking?
Is the subject matter significant to the students,
the school, the community, and the country?
Are the sentences and paragraphs relatively
short?
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