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EDITORIAL WRITING

Mr. Hernane B. Buella


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EDITORIAL WRITING

Prepared and lectured by:

Dr. Aurelia de Ocampo-Dejan

Secondary School Principal

TaywanakNational High School

Alfonso, Cavite

BIO-DATA

Former President of the Cavite English Teachers Association

Trainor- Adviser of several students who emerged as winners incampus journalism, along with their school newspaper which is alsoa perennial winner in schools press conferences

One of the Five National Semi- Finalists in the MetrobankFoundation Search for Outstanding Teachers 2004

Graduate of Doctor of Education Degree

Major in Educational Management


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Definitions

Editorial an analytical interpretation ofsignificant, timely and relevant topic orissue.

Issue a problem, situation or scene orcondition that may draw varied andcontradictory opinions from the readingpublic. An issue is also the hottest topicin the community or in the country, or inthe international scene.


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Characteristics of an Editorial

It must be factual. It is usually based from the latestnews.

It must be interesting from the very start.

a. It must have a very catchy title

b. It must have a very striking beginning.

c. It must have a very remarkable ending.

d. It must be concise but clear and direct to the

point.

It must be very timely.

It must not preach nor make a sermon.

It must influence the readers.


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Types of an Editorial

Editorial of Information It defines

terms, issues, or identifies persons and

events. It also provides historical or

geographical background. It merely makesthe readers know some facts and data.


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Editorial of Interpretation It seeks to

explain the significance of an event and to

relate its impact or effects on the lives of

the readers. It may recommend a courseof action to be taken.


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Editorial of Argumentation It takes a

stand on controversial issue, in favor of, or

in contradictory with it. It tries to convincethe readers to side with the belief of the

editorial writer. Here, only one side of the

issue is presented


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Editorial of Criticism This type of

editorial analyzes the faults in the

situation, presenting the good and the

bad aspects of an issue. However, nearlyat its ending, it obviously espouses a

definite stand.


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Editorial of Persuasion It attempts to

interpret, argue or criticize, but it places

high premium on the manner of convincing

the readers to accept the opinion of theeditorial writer and make the readers

move, act or do things, parallel with what

the editorial writer wants to do.


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Editorial of Commendation it paystribute or recognizes a persons or agroups achievements, projects or

activities. It also honors the memory of ahero or of a notable person, dead or alivewho is worthy of emulation.


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Editorial on Special Occasion It

explains the value or significance of an

event or celebration.

Editorial of Entertainment This type of

editorial discusses topics of lighter vein. It

gives amusement while pointing out the

truth.


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Pooled Editorial This is written by

groups of editors from different

publications, dealing with one and the

same topic or issue, and publishedsimultaneously to indicate a common

stand about a very important and very

pressing issue.


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Structure of an Editorial

It must have a beginning. It must provide

background of the issue and must set the

mind of the readers to delve deeper on the

topic. It must have a news peg and mustanswer the important wh-typeof

questions.


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It must have a body ormiddle part. In this

portion, the editorial unfold the problem together

with the circumstances and the current

background surrounding the conflict. It must have an ending orclosing paragraph. It

drives the readers to fully grasp the message of

the editorial. It maybe in the form of a challenge,

a command, a question or a simple summary.


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TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE AN

EDITORIAL

Choose timely topics, those which are ofinterest to the readers. Weigh down whichof these topics is the most important one

and make it your main editorial. Use a catchy title.

Write within the reading level of the

readers. Prove your stand by citing references,

statistical data or research findings.


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Have a good closing paragraph. Follow the principles of effective writing.

Your editorial should have unity, coherence,

and emphasis. Write using the pronoun in the third person

( the editorial we) or the name of your

school paper. Never use the pronoun I.* WRITE THE TRUTH BUT WITH CENSURE.

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