Editorials

Editorials

SEC English

What is an editorial?

• An editorial is a short essay that shares an individual's opinion on a current event or social issue. 

• The goal of a good editorial is to persuade the reader to consider your perspective and change their opinion.

• Editorials often focus on controversial issues with widely different viewpoints.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an editorial?

• the government's handling of the pandemic

• Goan food - India's best cuisine

• How to build a rocket

• How to lose a guy in 10 days

Steps for Writing an Editorial

• Choose a topic

• Choose your opinion

• Research

• Outline

• Write & Proofread

1. Choose a Topic

• Topic should be arguable

• It should have multiple points of view

• Your article will represent your own opinion/the opinion of the group you represent

• Remember: Editorials are biased

Multiple Choice

It is an information, idea, or rumor deliberately spread

widely to help or harm a person, group, movement,

institution, nation, etc.

• Bias

• Propaganda

Multiple Choice

"I once applied abroad as an English teacher and the online interview went well. Unfortunately, when they learned of my citizenship, I heard no single word from them anymore."

• Propaganda

• Bias

Choose your Opinion

• Are you for or against the topic?

• You have to be opinionated

• Propaganda and hate speech is to be avoid at all costs

• You may choose a controversial stance

Poll

Who was right?

• Ross

• Rachel

3. Research

• Provide your readers with evidence to back your opinions

• Gives your editorial credibility

4. Outline your Article

• Write an outline to keep your ideas organized and ensure that the main points of your editorial flow well

• Your points should be connected to each other

Open Ended

Outline an essay about cats. Provide at least one counter argument.

Write and Proofread

• Start writing

• Introduction --> Body --> Conclusion

• Proofread to maintain professionalism