opinion pieces.ppt
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An opinion piece is an article, published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about the subject.
Opinions are: o editorials, o op-eds, o columns.
Editorial o An editorial, leading article (UK) or leader (UK), is an opinion piece written by the editorial board or publisher of a newspaper, magazine or any other written document. Editorials may be supposed to reflect the opinion of the periodical. In Australian and major United States newspapers, such as the New York Times and the Boston Globe, editorials are often classified under the heading "opinion". o Typically, a newspaper's editorial board evaluates which issues are important for their readership to know the newspaper's opinion about.
o Editorials are typically published on a special page dedicated to them, called the editorial page, which often also features letters to the editor from members of the public; the page opposite this page is called the op-ed page and frequently contains opinion pieces by writers not directly affiliated with the publication. However, a newspaper may choose to publish an editorial on the front page. In most English language press, this is done only rarely and on topics considered especially important; however, it is more common in some European countries such as Spain, Italy and France.
What can an editorial do? §Influence public opinion § Promote critical thinking of the public § Criticize or attack §Defend §Endorse §Compliment §Appeal (cause to take action) §Back §Instigate §Predict §Entertain
Editorial Structure · Introduction: To get the reader's attention · Body: To persuade the reader · Conclusion: To prompt the reader into action An effective formula for editorial writing is SPECS. State the problem or situation; Position on the problem; Evidence to support the position; Conclusions: Who's affected and how; state and refute the position of the other side Solutions to the problem: At least two
Editorial style § Emotional colouring: -an extensive use of emotionally coloured vocabulary; - structural means; - stylistic devices. § Mixture of words of different styles.
Op-ed o An op-ed, abbreviated from opposite the editorial page, is a newspaper article that expresses the opinions of a journalist who is usually not affiliated with the newspaper's editorial board. It is often written by a freelance writer. Unlike editorials, which are usually unsigned and written by editorial board members, they go under a name. Op-eds are opinion articles that provide readers with diverse opinions on news issues. Most op-eds relate to an issue in recent news. They may provide a fresh opinion or suggest a course of action. They are essentially opinion pieces, yet op-eds are balanced with factual information.
Column o It is a regular artcile on a particular topic written by the same journalist (columnist). It generally gives personal points, based on personal experience, perspectives and opinions on different social, cultural, economical and political issues. They include diverse writings on national and international topics. Columns are written on a multitude of subjects, with a natural character of conversation and a direct address to the readers. Such types of newspaper columns as humour column, advice column, gossip and showbiz column, critical review column, fashion column, food column, music column, sports column, etc. can be distinguished.
Column regular § focuses on one particular topic § reflects the personality of the author § maintains the same tone §
What is the aim of the article? Republicans call kicking millions off their healthcare 'freedom'? That's perverse Adam Gaffney Trumpcare does nothing but serve the rich at the expense of the poor and the sick. This is no freedom – it is a form of oppression Samuel L Jackson is my hero. But he’s wrong about us British actors
What is the aim of the article? Russia's violation of a nuclear treaty is a direct threat to Europe's security Senator Ben Cardin Russia has been systematically undermining the security arrangements that peacefully ended the Cold War. This puts Europe in danger May’s diplomatic blunders will cost Britain dear in Brexit talks Will Angela Merkel Save the West? Don’t Count on It Why Spain will block any attempt by Scotland to join the EU
What is the aim of the article? It’s time for Wales to start talking about independence Theresa May is dragging the UK under. This time Scotland must cut the rope Britain is politically dead from the neck down. Leaving the union may be risky, but staying is worse It's time to stop politicising celebrity deaths such as George Michael and Fidel Castro
opinion pieces.ppt