EDITORIAL

WRITING

PREPARED BY:
JANDY P. AYSON, LPT
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 EDITORIAL IS
 An article that presents the newspaper’s
opinion on an issue.
 Meant to influence public opinion.
 Promote critical thinking
 Cause people to take an action on an issue.
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 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
EDITORIAL WRITER

1. MUST HAVE A BRAIN

2. GOOD COMPREHENSION
3. GOOD AT ANALYSIS
4. MUST BE A WIDE READER
5. CRITICAL THINKER
6. OBJECTIVE
7. GOOD WRITER
 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
EDITORIAL PIECE

1.INTEREST
2.BREVITY
3.FORCE
 THINGS TO DO BEFORE WRITING

READ
READ
READ

RESEARCH
PRACTICE
 TYPES OF EDITORIAL

1. EDITORIAL OF INFORMATION
2. EDITORIAL OF INTERPRETATION
3. EDITORIAL OF CRITICISM
4. EDITORIAL OF COMMENDATION
5. EDITORIAL OF ARGUMENTATION (PERSUASION)
6. EDITORIAL OF ENTERTAINMENT
7. MOOD EDITORIAL
8. SPECIAL OCCASION
 TYPES OF EDITORIAL

1. EDITORIAL OF INFORMATION
2. EDITORIAL OF INTERPRETATION
3. EDITORIAL OF CRITICISM
4. EDITORIAL OF COMMENDATION
5. EDITORIAL OF ARGUMENTATION (PERSUASION)
6. EDITORIAL OF ENTERTAINMENT
7. MOOD EDITORIAL
8. SPECIAL OCCASION
 WRITING AN EDITORIAL

1.SELECT A TOPIC

RECENT AND COMPLEX

CONTROVERSIAL
AFFECT A GREAT NUMBER OF PEOPLE
HAVE ATLEAST TWO OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS.
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2. COLLECT INFOEMATION

GATHER INFORMATION
DO AN ONJECTIVE REPORT
KNOW THE OPPOSING VIEWS
QOUTE THE ACTUAL DETAILS FROM SOURCES
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3. Write a thesis statement

Focus on the big idea
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4. Make an outline
Backbone of the article
Organize ideas of your arguments
Supporting reasons and evidence.
 PARTS OF THE EDITORIAL

1.TITLE
2.INTRODUCTION
3.BODY
4.SOLUTIONS
5.CONCLUSION
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TITLE

THE FACE OF AN EDITORIAL

A PHRASE, A QUESTION, A SINGLE WORD

THREE TO FIVE WORDS
STRONG, APPROPRIATE AND CATCHY
ECHOES THE MAIN STAND OF THE ARTICLE
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EXAMPLE:

ROOTING OUT WRONGDOING

CLEAN GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES
KUMAKALAM NA SIKMURA
PALAYAIN SA KAHIRAPAN AT KORAPSYON
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INTRODUCTION

YOUR LEAD PARAGRAPH

• NEWS PEG
• STANDPOINT
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 OPENING STATEMENT

Emphatic statement or maxim

ex. The law might be harsh, but it is the law.
A striking statement about the topic.
ex. Patriot, orator, lawyer, martyr – that was Jose Abad Santos.
A quotation
ex. “Time is gold,” so the saying goes.
“Education is the best provision for old age.”
Such were the words of Greek Philosopher Aristotle.
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Narration
ex. October saw a long and heated debate in the
Constitutional Convention Hall which resulted in the
passing of a resolution lowering the voting age from 21 to
18.
An order
ex. Go out and vote.
A question
ex. Remember the legend of the poinsettia and the
story of the sanctuary bells?
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Poetic
ex. In the darks depths of man’s labyrinth of fears may lie hidden a ray of
hope which man, in his despair over other problems, may have
overlooked.
Prophecy
ex. If nothing is done, we will wake up one day to find that there
are not enough schools for our children.
Reaction
ex. Never has the government been so concerned with labor as it is now.
 OPENING STATEMENT
Poetic
ex. In the darks depths of man’s labyrinth of fears may lie hidden a ray of
hope which man, in his despair over other problems, may have
overlooked.
Prophecy
ex. If nothing is done, we will wake up one day to find that there
are not enough schools for our children.
Reaction
ex. Never has the government been so concerned with labor as it is now.
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BODY

4 Es: Explain, Elaborate, Example, Extra details

Atleast (3)different logical reasons/arguments to support your stand
Back up reason with right amount of FACTS
Present both side but refute the opposing side and give more weight to your
position
Present the Pros and Cons but do not let the other side overshadow your
point.
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SOLUTION

What can be done?

Be specific
Give realistic and attainable solutions
Tap the concerned people or agencies
Call for action
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Conclusion

Start strong, end strong

NOT A summary
Leave a thought to ponder.
You can reiterate your stand or put a tagline, a relevant
quote, or a one-liner.
Echo the lead paragraph or title.
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S- TATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

P- POSITION (YES/NO)
E- VIDENCES
C- ONCLUSIONS
S- OLUTIONS
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I- INTRODUCTION
PO- POINT OF THE OPPOSITION
RO- REJECT THE POINT OF THE OPPOSITION
SA- STRONG ARGUMENTS
C-CONCLUSION
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• Could be 5-7 Paragraphs including the Lead and

the Conclusion
• 5-7 sentences per paragraph.
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