Understanding Editorial Writing Techniques

This video tutorial provides an overview of UIL editorial writing, focusing on understanding the prompt, using interviews and additional information, and writing a strong editorial. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining objectivity and fairness, avoiding common mistakes, and adhering to UIL competition rules.

What is the primary focus of UIL editorial writing?

• To report news objectively

• To express personal opinions

• To write fictional stories

• To create advertisements

How can this video tutorial be used?

• As a review before UIL competitions

• As a guide for writing novels

• As a script for plays

• As a manual for technical writing

What is a key difference between editorial and news writing?

• Editorials are written in first person

• Editorials are opinion-based

• Editorials use direct quotes

• Editorials are longer

What is the role of the introductory information in the prompt?

• To provide a detailed story

• To give a general premise

• To confuse the writer

• To list all possible arguments

What is the purpose of the sidebar in the prompt?

• To list all possible arguments

• To give context and rules

• To provide additional quotes

• To confuse the writer

What is the purpose of the introductory information in the prompt?

• To list all possible arguments

• To give a general premise

• To confuse the writer

• To provide a detailed story

What is the purpose of the sidebar in the prompt?

• To provide additional quotes

• To confuse the writer

• To give context and rules

• To list all possible arguments

What should you avoid doing in an editorial?

• Supporting a policy

• Writing in third person

• Using first person 'I'

• Taking a clear stance

What is the expected voice in a UIL editorial?

• First person singular

• Second person

• Collective 'we'

• Passive voice

What is the fictional school mentioned in the UIL prompt?

• Sunnydale High School

• Springfield High School

• Riverdale High School

• League Town High School