Editorial Writing: The Soul of the Paper PDF

EDITORIAL: SOUL OF THE PAPER JOSHUA E. OYON-OYON Division Campus Journalism and Special Program in Journalism Coordinator/ School Paper Adviser-Tinig Luzon SESSION RULE GIVE YOUR OPINION! GIVE YOUR OPINION! GIVE YOUR OPINION! EDITORIAL Reflects the thinking, philo...

EDITORIAL: SOUL OF THE PAPER JOSHUA E. OYON-OYON Division Campus Journalism and Special Program in Journalism Coordinator/ School Paper Adviser-Tinig Luzon SESSION RULE GIVE YOUR OPINION! GIVE YOUR OPINION! GIVE YOUR OPINION! EDITORIAL Reflects the thinking, philosophy and morality of the management. Shows the kind of moral compass the paper has. Projects the principle and integrity of the organization. THE PAPER’S CONSCIENCE What are the characteristics of a good editorial writer? Must have “brain” (Good comprehension and Good at analysis) Must be a wide reader Critical thinker Objective Qualities of a : GOOD EDITORIAL Interest, Brevity, Force. Editorial must clearness of style moral purpose sound reasoning the power to influence public opinion p re se n t fa cts a nd not me re op inion. lead logically to a conclusion  Process in Editorial Writing Read, Read, Read, Read Research Practice List down your facts Organize information Make an outline  Process in Editorial Writing Read, Read, Read, Read Research Practice List down your facts Organize information Make an outline Part s of the Edito rial THE LEAD, BODY AND CONCLUSION The Lead 1. Emphatic statement or maxim- “The law may be harsh but it’s the law.” 2. Remarks about the topic or person “It confronts us everyday and yet no one seems to acknowledge it- that’s Climate Change.” 3. Narration “Our nation is in a sad state right now as the other two main branches of the government seemed to be under siege from the executive.” 4. An Order “Pay your taxes!” 5. A quotation “Experience is the best teacher.” 6. Prophecy “If we won’t act now, we will lose this most significant battle.” 7. Reaction “Never have we experienced an incompetent leader as what we have now.” 8. News Peg (Most Common) “The “shabu hotbed” tag labelled by President Duterte on Naga City must be substantiated by Malacanang.”  The Body Arrange the facts and arguments Cite data and stats CONCLUSIO N Must drive home the most important message Must have an impact Remember that the conclusion is the most important part of your Purpose of Editorial Persuade or influence Share opinion, view or comment Inform Explain Editorial must be... Timely Factual Logical Direct to the point Brief and concise Editorial must be... Precise Well-organized Cohesive Easy to understand Grammatically correct Editorial must be... Precise Well-organized Cohesive Easy to understand Grammatically correct TO SUM UP: THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!