editorials and opinion columns

Editorial

The opinion of the entire/majority of the newspaper staff in an article appearing on the editorial page

Opinion column

The opinion of an individual writer in an article that may apear on the editoral page, but is not limited to it

A current new story or special interests of the readers

What topics of opinion should relate to?

Global topics

what do you localize?

no

do you need bylines in editorials?

yes

do you need bylines in columns

3rd

what voice in editorials?

1st

whats the voice in columns?

formal

whats the tone in editorials?

causal

whats the tone in columns?

discussed with staffed

owner of opinion in editorials?

belongs to write only, no discussion

owner of opinion in columns?

yes

is there persuading in editorials?

may, but may also just make life observations

is there persuading in columns?

Style and legal issues

what do you check for?

Opinion pieces

what is it identify as?

Standing head
Recognize it every issue because it may not be located on the editorial pages

Columns should have a... to help readers...

Advocacy editorial

Interprets, explains, or persuades readers

A news story, feature story, or sports story in the same issue

what Advocacy editorials are usually connected to?

Accept her interpretation of the situation and conclusion

what Advocacy editorials are written because the writer wants the reader to?

Problem-solution editorial

Calls attention to a problem or ways to criticize someone's actions

Responsible (include facts to support your criticism)
Offer a solution to the problem

In problem-solution editorials you must be... and...

Physical characteristics, purely private actions, or a person behind a policy
A policy

In problem-solution editorials it is unfair to criticize... but ok to criticize...

Offer concrete solutions to

for problem solution editorials, what topic should you pick

Commendation editorial

Praises actions of a person or group, usually because they have been successful beyond the norm

clearly stated early

In commendation editorials, the reason for praise should be...

Impact on others
Usually shorter than other types of editorials

Commendation editors should include ... and be...

english essays

what are editorials written similar to?

research topic and include facts

what do you do before writing an editorial?

Tell readers what should be done (this may include summary or ask new question)

what must you do in editorials?

Editorial column

Follows editorial writing rules of brevity and essay form

Persuade
"I"

In editorial columns you want to... and can use...

Review column

Promotes interest in art, lit, movies, and music, clearly states whether or not you like it

Quoting others, using tired cliches, giving away ending or surprise twists, using too many song lyrics (copyright laws)

what should you avoid in a review columns?

earlier/like words

what are ed review columns compare to?

Humor column

Funny, about something readers can relate to

It is hard to write with humor

Why can’t humor columns aren’t in many school papers?

Sports column

Like other columns but focuses on sports and sport personalities, praises or criticizes team

Getting personal or blowing off steam

In sports columns, what can’t you do when criticizing?

Just one person's views and ideas, conversational tone, columnists can have their own style, area of interest, catch phrase, mug shot

Why does a column have more freedom?

Has intro, body, conc, etc, may use storytelling or chronological order

Why are columns longer than editorials?