Lesson about Editorial Writing in Journalism.pptx

Lesson about Editorial Writing.pptx

1. Editorial writing

2. Definitions Official stand of the newspaper on a relevant issue.

3. Definitions Personal commentary by any editor about various aspects on an issue.

4. Definitions Expression of the people’s conscience, cause, and convictions. Joseph Pulitzer

5. Definitions Presentation of facts and opinion in a concise, logical manner, or of interesting significant news in a such a way that its importance to the average reader will be clear. M. Lyle Spencer

6. Types of Editorial 1. Editorial of Information Gives information or facts unknown to the reader. Restates the facts of news stories and adds other facts with more elaborate explanation. Provides Background

7. Types of Editorial 2. Editorial of Interpretation Explains the significance or meaning of a news event, current event, issue. The writer doesn’t argue but only presents both sides and leaves the judgment to the reader. It interprets

8. Types of Editorial 3. Editorial of Criticism Points out the good and bad features of a problem, situation or current event The purpose is to influence the reader Suggests solution at the end

9. Types of Editorial 4. Editorial of Appreciation Praises, commends, pays tribute to a person or organization.

10. Types of Editorial 4. Editorial of Argumentation Often times called “Editorial of Persuasion.” The editor argues in order to persuade the reader to accept his stand on the issue.

11. Types of Editorial 5. Editorial of entertainment Evokes a smile, chuckle, laughter, while suggesting the truth.

12. Types of Editorial Other types of editorial

13. How to write an Editorial? Select only one specific idea to develop. Be sure that your idea is of interest to the reader.

14. How to write an Editorial? First step Decide what kind of editorial you want to do.

15. How to write an Editorial? Second Step Gather your facts, do your research. More facts, more opinion.

16. How to write an Editorial? Third Step Organize your editorial into three parts Introduction Body Ending

17. The Introduction The introduction contains the newspeg with the reaction. A newspeg is a brief statement about the news event or issue upon which the editorial is based. This is usually one short paragraph.

18. The Body Supports or justifies the reaction or stand in the lead Usually takes three or more paragraphs. Justifies through evidence and not claims only

19. The Ending The clincher/ the punch Summarizes the editorial with a firm s trong statement. Provides take home.

20. Activity

21. Instruction: The following are examples of basic editorial introduction composed of newspeg and the reaction, not necessarily in that order. Underline the reaction. a. The new office policy of requiring tardy students to study their lessons in the library while they wait for the next period is both timely and wise.

22. It is a source of great pride and inspiration for our school to win Second Place in the Division Athletic meet.

23. Tips on writing the editorial Do’s & Don’ts

24. Tips on writing the editorial Do’s & Don’ts