SOLUTION- where a solution to

the problem is stated

CONCLUSION- It emphasizes the

main issue
Who are the best editorial writers?

Good editorial writers need to be good

listeners, fair judges and advocates
open to challenge.
 EDITORIAL
WRITING:
THE SPECS WAY
1. S- State the problem or
situation

• Build opinion from a newspeg

• An objective explanation of the issue
2. p- State your position
• Very important: DON’T be reckless in
writing your editorial
• Think before you write
• Be proud and confident enough to defend
what you write
• State a clear and firm stand on a topic
• Know your thesis
• Spice up your Editorial
• Opnion
• Consider the road less travelled by
• Avoid hyperbole
• Emotions
• Logic
• Argue persuasively
• Give other original reasons
4. C- Concession/Counter argument
• Understand the opposition
• Directly refute the opposition’s belief
• Present your opposition first
5. s- Offer possible solutions to the
problem
• Give realistic solutions
• Conclude with a punch
• Concluding your write up
• Conclusion