EDITORIALWRITING

Olek Sarmiento Dela CruzSeptember 25, 2013

La Paz National High School

“If Journalism is good, it iscontroversial, by its nature.”

- Jullian Assange

What is an Editorial?An editorial is an article written by or under the

direction of the editor of a newspaper or magazine, or a statement broadcast on radio or television.

Editorials give opinions on important social, political, economic, or legal issues of the day and intend to persuade readers to agree to a particular point of view.

An editorial, printed on the editorial page of newspapers, is an example of persuasive writing and

Persuasive Writing are relevant.

What is an Editorial?

An article that states the newspaper’s stance on a particular issue. Basically, it is a persuasive essay that offers a solution to a problem.

Editorials usually do not shy from controversy, in the hope of not only presenting the issues to the reading public, but also of drawing response from the public and attracting new readership

Characteristicsof an Editorial

Must have clearness of styleHas a purposeHas a sound reasoningHas the power to influence public opinion

Objectivesof an Editorial

TO INFORMExample:

The five senator who are involved in the 10 Billion pork barrel scandal are:

Objectivesof an Editorial

TO CRITICIZEExample:

These senators are an embodiment of graft and corruption. They have betrayed the Public Trust and should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Objectivesof an Editorial

TO PERSUADEExample:

The pork barrel system is being used to channel people’s money to private accounts through bogus non-governmental organizations. It is paradigmatically cancerous and has to be excised immediate. The government has to institute a new transparent system that would ensure the proper delivery of people’s money to genuine recipients and intended programs.

Objectivesof an Editorial

TO ENTERTAINExample:

One senator involved in the billion peso scandal goes by the alias “Baboy,” an informal term that refers to someone who does immoral acts. Given the size of this particular senator involved in the said issue and the popular name of the scandal, the moniker of the senator suits well.

Objectivesof an Editorial

TO HONORExample:

Sen. Juan Dela Cruz, who championed the cause for good governance and transparency and who advanced the rights and welfare of the common masses at the halls of Congress, deserves the best recognition we can offer. He is a tribute to humanity. He will be missed.

Objectivesof an Editorial

TO COMMEMORATE/CELEBRATE EVENTSExample:

The real heroes of the world’s first non-violent revolt that toppled a dictatorship are the people.

Objectivesof an Editorial

TO ARGUEExample:

The pork barrel system is a transparency disaster. It should be eliminated.

Objectivesof an Editorial

TO ARGUEExample:

The pork barrel system is a transparency disaster. It should be eliminated.

How to writean Editorial?

Intro: present the issue (problem or situation)

Take a stand!Reasons for position(Reasons refutes opposing views)(Evidences are presented here)Present a logical solutionState the paper’s stance

“To write is alreadyto choose.”