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Editorial Writing

This document provides information on editorials, including their objectives, functions of editorial writers, principles and formula for writing editorials. It discusses the different types of editorials such as informative, interpretative, editorials of crusades and reform. It also outlines the typical parts of an editorial including the introduction, body and conclusion. Finally, it provides tips for editorial writers such as writing on interesting topics and speaking out on public issues while using a positive and thought-provoking approach.

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Editorial Writing

This document provides information on editorials, including their objectives, functions of editorial writers, principles and formula for writing editorials. It discusses the different types of editorials such as informative, interpretative, editorials of crusades and reform. It also outlines the typical parts of an editorial including the introduction, body and conclusion. Finally, it provides tips for editorial writers such as writing on interesting topics and speaking out on public issues while using a positive and thought-provoking approach.

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Editorial

A dynamic piece of
writing on a timely
topic to inform,
entertain, influence or
involve the readers
Editorial
• An expression of facts and
opinion in concise, logical,
pleasing order for the sake of
entertaining or influencing
opinion, or policies in such a way
that its importance to the average
reader will be clear.
Editoria
l
• There is no byline on editorials in
most newspapers. Therefore, it
would be silly to use words such
as “I think” or “in my opinion” in
an editorial.
Objectives of an Editorial

1. To explain and interpret the news, to put it


in on its proper perspective, to analyze it,
to draw conclusions from that analysis and
2. To persuade the readers to follow a course
of action that the newspaper believes is
for the public good regardless of party
interests involved
Functions of an Editorial Writer

1.Explaining the news


2.Filling the background
3.Forecasting the future
4.Passing moral judgment
Principles of Editorial Writing
The code of principles emphasizes the scientific
method in arriving at and presenting the TRUTH.
The editorial writer should present facts honestly
and fully.
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.
Principles of Editorial Writing
The editorial writer should never be
motivated by personal interest , nor use his
influence to seek special favors for himself
or for others.
The editorial writer should realize that he is
not infallible.
Principles of Editorial Writing
The editorial writer should regularly review his
own conclusions in the light of all obtainable
information.
The editorial writer should have the courage of
well-founded conviction and democratic
philosophy of life.
The editorial writer should support his colleagues
in their adherence to highest standards of
profession integrity.
Formula for writing the 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 at
least 2
Materials for editorial writing
NEWS - - impact
proximity
conflict
prominence
timeliness
TYPES OF EDITORIALS
• INFORMATIVE
• INTERPRETATIVE
• EDITORIAL OF CRUSADES AND REFORM
• EDITORIALS ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS
• EDITORIAL THAT PRAISE OR COMMEND
• EDITORIALS THAT OFFER ENTERTAINMENT
• EDITORIALS OF TRIBUTE
INFORMATIVE

Gives information, review or announce


certain facts or events.
They may also define terms and issues,
identify persons and factors, and provide
historical and geographical background.
Topics that lend to this type are:
graduation requirements, new library
rules, changes policy, curriculum or
regulations.
INTERPRETATIVE
Explain or bring out the
significance of an events,
situation or idea.
Topics for this types are: why
pre-tests and post-tests are
given. The new sports program.
The employment of security
guards, the significance of
changes in policy.
Editorials of Crusade and Reform

Criticize certain conditions, then suggest


a solution or change; or which just give a
message of reform without necessarily
pointing out a problem or a bad
condition.
Their purposes are to influence or
persuade, to crusade and involve. Topics
for this type are: The need for a more
extensive reading program, student
misbehavior, vandalism, irresponsibility.
Editorials on special
Occasion
To give meaning to such
occasions as Christmas, Labor
Day, Heroes’ Day, birthdays and
significant events.
Editorials that Praise or
Commend
That express
appreciation for a
worthy action.
Editorials that Offer
Entertainment

Written in a light vein primarily to


entertain readers.
Editorials of Tribute
Dr. Januario Estrada, 78. Considered the
dean of Filipino Surgeons, died yesterday,
leaving behind an outstanding record of
service in Philippine medicine.
Since obtaining his medical degree in 1918.
Dr. Estrada had been with the Philippine
General Hospital and the University of the
Philippines college of medicine throughout
his career, until his death, he remained an
active member of various medical
organizations, the same groups which he at
one time or another helped organize or
headed as president.
• For his services, Dr. Estrada received
many awards. Topped off by his
having been chosen the most
outstanding medical alumnus of the
state university in 1955. During his
lifetime he also authored scientific
papers that brought new light to the
practice of medicine and more
particularly, surgery. His death is a
heavy loss to the medical profession.
Editorial Liners
A quotation used to fill in a
gap or space in the
newspaper. 
It is usually done if the space
left is very small.
Parts of the Editorial

• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion
Introduction
1. A Striking statement about the topic.
a "great loss to the Filipino nation", "His heart is always for the people,“
2. A Quotation.
“Success is a journey not a destination”
3. Narration.
The tropical storm “Ofel” that visited our country left Visayas four people killed and nine
more were reported missing and continued to move away from the country on Friday.
4. An Order.
Take care of Mother Nature
5. A Question.
Modern Technology a necessity or luxury?
6. Mixture of Facts and Opinion.
Students are not born dull, they’re just lazy.
7. A News Peg.
In the National Achievement Test (NAT) conducted annually by the Department of
Education (DepEd), the result has been very low and most schools have not met the National
Performance Standard (NPS) of 75 percent.
Questionable discounts, out-of-town trips and
even junkets overseas in exchange for the
purchase of a product. Such perks are dangled not
only to public school administrators but also to
private educators, according to the head of the
National Book Development Board. Dennis
Gonzalez, who chairs the NBDB, urged Catholic
schools last Thursday to help stamp out corruption
in the purchase of textbooks. He blamed
corruption for the continued proliferation of
overpriced and substandard textbooks riddled with
errors.
Body
The body should include
the editorial basic fact.
The causes and effects
behind incidents and
situations, illustrations
and arguments.
Gonzalez, associate dean of the Ateneo School of
Government, issued his appeal to Catholic school
administrators and officers during one of the sessions at
the 2009 national convention of the Catholic Educational
Association of the Philippines. Marian School academic
supervisor Antonio Calipjo-Go has waged a crusade for
years against error-filled textbooks in both public and
private schools, compelling the Department of Education
to ban the use of several of the books and issue
additional books bearing the corrections. The textbooks
were found to contain both grammatical and factual
errors. Go recently denounced the continued use of
some of the textbooks in public schools.
Scandals in the procurement of textbooks have been
around for years. During the presidency of Joseph
Estrada, a woman invoked his name in trying to arm-
twist the Department of Education to approve a
textbook deal. In later years, controversies focused on
the numerous errors in textbooks used in both public
and private schools. The problem was compounded by
the inability of some teachers to detect the errors.
Gonzalez said Catholic schools should serve as role
models in accountability and help put an end to
unethical practices in the procurement of textbooks.
He said certain Catholic school administrators were
willing to overlook errors in textbooks in exchange for
junkets and other gifts from publishers.
Conclusion
The last part drives home a final
important taught or direction. This
conclusion may be in form of advice,
challenge, command or just a
rounding out or simple summary.
Education officials have tapped experts
to review textbooks for factual accuracy
and grammatical correctness. Book
publishers themselves must be held
accountable for the quality of their
products. The task of spotting errors and
correcting them is daunting, especially
for textbooks in English – a language
where even many teachers are lacking in
proficiency. School administrators can do
their part in preventing what has been
described as the mis-education of
Filipinos by rejecting corruption and
demanding the highest standards from
textbook publishers.
Tips to editorial writers:
1. Write on an interesting topic
2. Speak out on public issues affecting the community
3. Use the positive approach
4. Make your editorial brief and clear
5. Do not preach
6. Make it thought-provoking, intriguing, challenging
7. Use simple words
8. Your editorial must have freshness
9. Give your editorials a special type set-up: i.e. larger
type, double-column width, or a one-and-a-half column
10. For emphasis, you may put an editorial on the front
page. But label it as an editorial
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you

Emerlita B. Fabor
Libmanan North Central School

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