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School Paper Adviser Training

1. Venue Date Navigating the Newsroom: A Journalism Training for School Paper Advisers and Coaches

2. FROM OPINION TO IMPACT: MASTERING THE EDITORIAL PROCESS BEYOND THE BYLINE: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF EDITORIAL WRITING SONNY M. HIRAMIA Hibubullao National High School

3. Session Objectives Define what editorial writing is Enumerate the different types of editorial Create an outline for an editorial article At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:

4. Professional Standards Covered PPST:       Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development Strand 5: Professional Development Goals

5. Discussion Flow Meaning of Editorial Writing Principles of Editorial Writing Types of Editorial

6. Discussion Flow Parts of Editorial Formula for Writing the Editorial

7. Activity : “Fact or Opinion”

8. Are the C hinese allowed to fish in the West Philippine Sea?

9. Instruction: Analyze the images or illustrations and identify if it is fact or opinion.

10. Analysis 1. What is the difference between fact and opinion?

11. 2. Why is it important to differentiate fact and opinion?

12. 3. Is an editorial article written solely based on opinion? Explain your answer.

13. ABSTRACTION

14. Editorial: its definition Lyle Spencer as quoted by Alito L. Malinao in his book Journalism for Filipinos defines editorial as an expression of fact and opinion in concise, logical, pleasing order from the sake of entertaining, or influencing opinion, or policies in such a way that its importance to the average reader will be clear .

15. As newspaper’s opinion or stand on timely issues, it must be written objectively. Both sides of the issue should be deeply understood before deciding which side to take and fight for. It should not be written only to give opinion, but most of all, to look for evidence to bolster the writer’s opinion. This fact should be convincing enough for the readers to side with the newspaper’s principles and move to action.

16. Editorial writer expresses group opinion rather than his own. He should use the pronoun “ We ” instead of “ I ”. The staff should decide its position on a particular issue. This is the reason why editorial has no byline, because it represents the opinion or stand of the staff and not of the individual.  

17. Principles of editorial Writing 1. The code of principles emphasizes the scientific method in arriving at and presenting the TRUTH. 2. The editorial writer should present facts honestly and fully. 3. The editorial writer should draw objective conclusions from the stated facts, basing them upon the weight of evidence and upon his considered concept of the greatest good.

18.   Qualities of an Editorial   1. Interesting 2. Clear and effective reasoning and has the power to influence the reader’s opinion. 3. Factual and contains information to support the side it chooses to take 4. Concise

19. Sources of Editorial Topics 1.News. An editorial that is pegged to a current event will more likely be read and have an effect. 2.Research . Wide reading, gathering of factual data to back up opinion, and mulling over the material must precede the writing. 3. Special Occasions.    

20.     Kinds of Editorial 1. Editorial of information. It presents only the information about a particular issue.

21.   2. Editorial of Interpretation. Though it also gives information, its primary aim is to interpret or analyze the event, situation or issue to present the facts in a more meaningful and enlightening perspective to the reader.

22.   3. Editorial of argumentation. It also gives information and interprets an event or issue. Its difference, however, lies on the facts that it takes a stand on a controversial issue and gives its reasons in a logical way to convince the reader to side with the newspaper principles.

23. 4. Editorial of Criticism. It is similar to editorial of argumentation, but this editorial tries to present both sides of the issue or the pros and cons of the situation, though the newspaper has its own side of the issue.

24. 5. Editorial of persuasion. It aims to persuade the readers to support a program or a plan of action by enumerating the advantages that could be gained. It also contains a plea for action.

25. 6. Editorial of commendation. It usually commends, praises or pays tribute for the successes and achievements of public figures like heroes, leaders and other celebrities.

26. 7. Editorial of celebrating special occasion. It highlights the significance of celebrating special occasions like “Independence Day ”, “All Saints Day”, : Christmas “” and “New Year ”.

27. Parts of Editorial 1. Title . It should be striking enough to arouse thee reader’s interest. It could be done through symbolism or gist of the content.

28. 2 . Introduction. It contains the issue or the news peg and the reaction. The newspaper’s stand should be established immediately in the beginning paragraph by giving its reaction to the issue or news peg. The absence of a reaction to an issue makes the article not an editorial but just an essay. An introduction comes indifferent forms like a thought-provoking question, a quotation relevant or any striking statement.

29. 3. Body. It presents the factual details to bolster the opinion or principles of the newspaper on the given issue. Arguments are arranged from the most significant to the least significant ones.

30. 4. Conclusion. It presents a solution, plea, advice, command, thought-provoking question, forecast possible effects and quotation relevant to the subject or just a summary.  

31.   Tips on How to write Editorial 1. Know the issue very well. 2. Make sure that it does not go against any fixed policy of the paper. 3. Be sure that the topic is of interest to the reader. Prefer current and controversial issue. 4. Limit your article to only one aspect of your chosen subject. 5. Have a purpose well in mind. 6. Gather sufficient data. 7. Give statistics, if possible. 8. Attribute sources. 9. Take a stand on controversial issues. 10. Use formal language in presenting opinion.

32. 11. Use sound and logical reasoning. 12. Give significant and factual details to bolster your opinion. 13. When giving an argument, start from the most significant. 14. Be authoritative, but do not preach. 15. Be impersonal. Use the third person” we” instead of” I” except in direct quotation. 16. Use various devices to catch and keep the reader’s interest

33. 17. Be brief 18. Tie up your ending with that of the beginning paragraph by suggesting solution, plea, advice, command, posing a challenging question, making forecast of outcomes or just a simple summary. 19. Make a striking title.

34. Formula for Writing Editorial S- tate the problem P- osition on the problem E- vidence to support your position C- onclusion : Who’s going to be affected and how ? S- olutions to the problem; give atleast 2

35. Noong umaga ng Lunes , Marso 13, nagturo pa ng kanyang media ethics class sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas si Propesor Luis V. Teodoro . Kinagabihan , pumanaw siya , edad 81. Dahil kami ay katulad niyang journalist, at maraming kapwa kakilala , bumaha ang social media feeds namin ng parangal para sa kanya . Peryodista , awtor , guro , di- natitinag na tagapagtanggol ng kalayaan sa pamamahayag , bantay ng etika at integridad , tagapagtaguyod ng community press, haligi ng peryodismo sa bansa .

36. Pero ang publiko sa labas ng industriya ng media, ng aktibismo , at akademya , tiyak na magsasabi , “ Ano naman ang kinalaman ng tinatawag ‘ nyong Dean Teodoro sa buhay namin ?” Malapit at malaki ang kaugnayan niya sa ating lahat , sa totoo lang.

37. Lahat tayo ay nakikinig sa radyo , nanonood sa telebisyon , nagbabasa ng diyaryo o online news sites, at sumusubaybay sa social media channels ng lehitimong news outlets. Mas lamang sa hindi , ang balitang sinasagap natin sa araw-araw ay binuo ng mga propesyonal na natuto kay Teodoro . Bawat nibel sa news operations, may taong dumaan sa kanya – mula sa researchers, reporters, photographers, at video specialists sa field, hanggang sa editors sa newsroom o studio, sa supervisors at program managers, at sa matataas na ehekutibo ng media companies. May 40 taon ba naman siyang nagturo nang fulltime, at pagkaretiro ay 17 taon na nagtatag at nag- alaga ng mga alternatibo at pang- komunidad na media outlets. (Kung sisimulan natin ang bilang sa kung kailan siya naging editor in chief ng Philippine Collegian sa UP, naka-62 taon siya bilang peryodista .)

38. Maaaring sila ay naupo sa classroom niya sa UP College of Mass Communication, kung saan naging dekano siya . Kung mula sila sa ibang unibersidad , binasa nila ang kanyang mga libro at newspaper columns at nakinig sa kanyang pagsusuri sa mga talk show. Kung nasa media na sila nang makilala siya , natuto sila sa kanyang mga workshop, nahasa dahil naging editor or tagapayo siya , at nakimartsa sa kanya sa lansangan para iprotesta ang panggigipit sa media at pagpaslang sa mga peryodista . Ang ibig lang naming sabihin , kapag ang mga tagapagbalita ay naghahatid sa inyo ng impormasyon , pagsusuri , at opinyon tungkol sa mga bagay at pangyayari na may kinalaman sa inyong buhay , ang pagsipat nila ay nahubog o naimpluwensiyahan kahit paano ni Dean Teodoro .

39. At ano ang nasa kaibuturan ng pamamahayag na kanyang isinulong ? Na ang pagbabalita ay pakikipagdigma – para ilabas ang katotohanan at ibunyag ang kasinungalingan , para iangat ang kalagayan ng nasa laylayan , para magkaroon ng kakampi ang pangkaraniwang mamamayan , para marinig ang mga pinatatahimik . Kasabay ng “ paglaban sa disimpormasyon ,” sabi ni Dean Teodoro sa Ingles, “ responsibilidad [ ng media] na bigyan ang mamamayan ng impormasyong kailangan nila sa panahong ito na nanganganib ang kanilang buhay at kalayaan .”

40. Ang pagko -cover ng giyera o gulo , halimbawa , ay hindi dapat paglilista ng ilan ang namatay o saan nangyari ang engkuwentro , turo niya . Dapat banggitin , at ipaliwanag , kung saan nag- ugat ang pakikipaglaban – madalas , dahil may inapi , inagawan , inabuso , pinagkaitan , kinaligtaan ang pamahalaan at lipunan . “ Ang pamamahayag na kailangan ngayon ay pamamahayag na mahinahon at rasonable , at ‘ yung nagbibigay ng mga datos na maiintindihan ng mga tao ,” sabi rin niya .” ‘Yun lang ang pamamaraan para magkaroon ng pagkaunawa sa mga isyu ang mga mamamayang Pilipino.”

41. Sa pamantayan ni Dean Teodoro , kailangan naming itanong ang mahihirap na tanong , at hanapin ang maiilap na sagot , dahil sa ganitong paraan lamang mapananagot ang nasa kapangyarihan . Sa ganitong paraan din, kahit dahan-dahan , mabibigyan kayo – tayo – ang taumbayan , ng kapangyarihan .

42. “ Nawalan tayong lahat ng mabuting kaibigan , guro , mananaliksik , administrador at peryodista ,” sabi ng dating estudyante , kapwa propesor , at kaibigan niyang si Danny Arao . “ Pero nagkaroon tayo ng pagkakataong tanggapin ang hamon ng panahon – ang ipagpatuloy ang kanyang nasimulan tungo sa responsableng peryodismo at pagbabagong panlipunan .” – Rappler.com

43. Activity: Group yourselves into 2 groups and each group will identify the formula in writing the editorial. SPECS

44. Formula for Writing Editorial S- tate the problem P- osition on the problem E- vidence to support your position C- onclusion : Who’s going to be affected and how ? S- olutions to the problem; give atleast 2

45. References Alkuino , G.E. (2024).Campus Journalism in the New Generation, 2024 Edition Alkuino , G.E. (2023). Pampaaralang Pamahayagan sa Bagong Henerasyon , Edisyong 2023

46. “Journalism is not just a job, it is a public trust. We have a responsibility to report the truth, to be fair and accurate, to be independent and fearless, and to hold those in power accountable.” -Robert C. Maynard