Campus Journalism

Editorial cartoons should be based on current events.

• true

• false

What are the characteristics of a good editorial? Choose three phrases.

• presents only one idea

• has jargons

• leads to a logical conclusion

• presents facts and not mere opinion

• contains historical background

This part of an editorial text expresses the opinion of the writer.

• A. Introduction

• B. Body

• C. Conclusion

• C. Newspeg

One of the most important purposes of a column is to interpret news. He who cannot think clearly and logically has no business being a columnist.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The conclusion of an editorial can be in the form of advice, challenge, command or just a rounding out or a simple summary.

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• false

The editorial body needs to use "I" or "my" in explaining.

• TRUE

• FALSE

As interpreter, the columnist have an option to condenses the main news into clear, logical, and effective sentences

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• FALSE

In writing an editorial, the writer can either use a quotation, question or narration in order to catch the attention of the reader.

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• false

Editorials are meant to influence public opinion, promote critical thinking, and sometimes cause people to take action on an issue.

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• FALSE

An editorial is the heart of a newspaper.

• false

• true