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EDITORIAL!!!





The Editorial Page is the boundary between the news and opinions, where in, the news pages are for news which
provides information while editorial pages are for the editorials, editorial columns, the cartoons, and the letter to the editor
which caters opinions or interpretations of the important events of the day. (Cruz. 1997)
The Outline
A. Editorial Defined
An editorial is the official stand of the paper on a certain pertinent development or trending issue. It is an
individual critique written by the editor and likewise a method of informing the readers regarding the noteworthiness of
occasions.

Bitterness, bias, and fear have no place in an editorial. They make for weakness no matter how much they bluster.
(White.)

B. What to find in the Editorial Section
1. Editorial Proper (Top editorial / Lead editorial)
2. Editorial Column
3. Editorial Cartoon
4. Letters to the editor
5. Guest Editorial
6. Editorial Liner
7. Masthead (Editorial box)
8. Folio
C. Characteristics of a Good Editorial
1. According to Dewitt C. Reddick
i. Interest
ii. Brevity
iii. Force
2. According to Spears and Lawshe
i. Clearness of style
ii. Moral purpose
iii. Sound reasoning
iv. Power to influence public opinion
3. Others
i. Leads logically to a conclusion
ii. Presents only one idea
iii. Avoids wordiness
iv. Presents facts, not mere opinion

D. Types of Editorials (Depending upon the writers purpose)
1. Editorial of Information
It seeks to give information on facts unknown to the reader. It restates the facts of news stories or adds
other facts with minimum explanation.

Eg.


(Doug Dawgz, August 2012)


2. Editorial of Argumentation
The editor argues in order to convince or persuade the reader to accept his stand on the issue.

Eg.

(Kingsport Times News)





3. Editorial of Criticism
It points out the good or bad features of a problem or situation mentioned in news. Its purpose is to influence the
reader.
Eg.

(Atlantic Yards Report)
4. Editorial of Persuasion
The writer throws his support behind an established plan of action.

5. Editorial of Interpretation
It explains the significance or meaning of a news events, current idea, condition, or situation, theory, or
hypothesis.

Eg.

(International Journal of Health Science)

6. Editorial of Commendation, Appreciation, Tribute
It praises, commends, or pays tribute to a person or organization that has performed some worthwhile projects or
deads, or accomplishments.

Eg.
COMMENDATION
(Shakesville.com)

TRIBUTE


(Chicago Tribune)


7. Editorial of Entertainment
It evokes a smile, a chuckle, laughter, while suggesting truth. It is usually short.


8. Editorial of Special Occasion
It explains the significance of a special day or occasion.

Eg.
Editorial: Special occasions

Small-town America and big-time events coincided this past week in Middle Country, highlighting once again the
special place in which we live and work.

Memorial Day ceremonies in Centereach Sunday, honoring those local residents who have made the ultimate sacrifice
for our country, and the hamlet's the annual parade, including scouts and brownies, residents showing off their antique
cars, local fire departments proudly rolling out their shiny firefighting equipment, school bands and more, remind us
what's most special about our hometown is the people who reside in it.

Last week the 800-pound gorilla with which we almost always closely coexist to our mutual benefit Stony Brook
University conferred degrees on over 5,000 graduates, including over 100 new medical doctors. The intellect, culture
and payroll generated by SBU provides all of Long Island with a quality of life unique to big-school communities such as
ours.
( Times Beacon Record)

9. Mood Editorial
It represents a philosophy rather than argument or an explanation. Oftentimes, the subject matter is nature or
emotion.

Eg.
THE CHALLENGE OF 1994
Old year 1993 with knitted brown, limping and hungry, black-eyed by student demonstrations, social unrest, dirty,
politics, criminality, kidnapping, and a revillion has just departed, leaving behind great problems to Youthful 1994.
All around the country are tensions, miseries, and a starvation. Hunger stalks the land, as different kinds of diseases inflict
the people.
The poor and the unfortunate stage the same old story. The power of political struggle and the growing strength of the
NPA and Muslim rebels have crept even into the once peaceful barrios throughout the country, while countless of millions
look up to the sky with hope for order, peace, and sobriety.
Now that the New Year is here, it is the time to take stock of and adjust ourselves to a brighter tomorrow. Let us stand
firmly, for the future depends on how we make it. All that we do is only a matter of trials, struggles, and sacrifices.
But above all, let us practice peace and love of God and of our fellowmen.


10. Pooled Editorial
It is written by two or more editors belonging to different newspapers which they publish in their respective
papers at the same time.

E. Parts of an Editorial
1. Introduction: newspeg (all types of editorials are hung on a newspeg)
reaction (types 1-5 require reactions: Types 6-10 may have or may not have
reactions)
2. Body: composed of the arguments or of the stand of the paper
3. Conclusion
F. Pointers on Writing a Editorial
1. Make the editorial interesting enough to read.
2. Develop it from one specific, limited idea, phrased in one sentence, and expand it into the body of the editorial.
3. Have a purpose well in mind which should be accomplished with sufficient data.
4. Organize all data into well-reasoned arguments, with each argument leading up to the conclusion.
5. Peg the lead sentence on a recent relevant news for its impact value.
6. Present both sides of an issue and clarify tricky aspects with a widely understood analogy or with an illustration that
makes for easier understanding.
7. Direct the editorial towards the establishment of a consensus.
8. Is the writing simple, direct, clear, and forceful?
9. Does it not carry a double meaning?
10. Does it reflect clear, logical thinking?
11. Is the subject matter significant to the students, the school, the community, and the country?
12. Are the sentences and paragraphs relatively short?
Reference:
Malay, Armando, The High School Paper

ACTIVITIES
1. Clip and identify samples of the various kinds of editorials.
2. Evaluate the editorials based on the criteria studied.

QUIZ
Identify the types of editorials on the following examples:



(Malaya, Oct. 28, 1987)
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CARTOONING!!!!!!

An Editorial Cartoon is an illustration expressing opinion and interpretation. The word cartoon is derived from
two words: caricature and lampoon.
A caricature is an exaggerated description generally by sketching.
A lampoon on the other hand is a piece of malicious writing. It is sketched, rather than written.
The editorial cartoon is one of the oldest items on the editorial page.
Cecilano-Jose Cruz. 1997
Cartoons ideas cover a wide range or subjects. Some may be:
1. Inspirational
eg.



2. Satirical
eg.


3. Correctional
eg.

Cartoonists should ask themselves following questions:
1. Will the cartoon hurt someone?
2. Is it over-exaggerated?
3. Is the cartoon decent? (Parts of the human body should not be drawn in the style of dirty tabloids)
4. Is the cartoon corny? (Examples are overworked ideas such as knights fighting dragons or rescuing damsel in distress)
Suggestions for cartooning
1. Be most concerned with the originality and clarity of your cartoon's ideas. The artistic merit of the cartoon will be
considered secondarily and only after the judges have had a nice meal.
2. Select news stories of major continuing interest -- what's news in December may not be news in March, when the
contest closes. And few people outside of your family are going to be interested in a caricature of your uncle Ernie.
3. Study some professionally drawn editorial cartoons closely before trying to create one of your own. Remember, study
them, but don't copy them.
4. Don't clutter your cartoon with too many different ideas. Decide on a single point you want to make.
5. Use black ink on white paper. Draw in bold lines. Keep lettering large and legible.
6. Draw your cartoons in a horizontal, not vertical, format. We're not sure why, but vertical just isn't as good.
7. Don't create a cartoon that is just a slogan ("Don't Smoke", "Watch Less TV", etc.). Be funny or thought provoking or
both.
8. Again, and we cannot stress this enough, be original. Your cartoon may express a widely held view of a leader or issue,
but it cannot reflect another cartoonist's way of expressing that idea.
ACTIVITY
1. Clip and evaluate cartoons from different newspapers. At least 10.

EXERCISE
Evaluate the following editorial cartoon and provide a caption for each.








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PHOTOGRAPH!!!

How to write good captions in Photojournalism

1. Find the photo you are going to write the caption for
Look at it, and find the thoughts that you are trying to communicate via this picture. How is it relevant to
the article or topic?
2. Using the main idea of the picture, write a simple sentence that sums up everything that is happening in it
If one sentence is not enough, use two. (Three is pushing it, so stay short.) For example, if your
photograph were of a baby giraffe, you would write, "A giraffe calf with its mother."
3. Add to the sentence(s) where this is taking place
You can keep it short or be descriptive. To add to your giraffe sentence, you would write, "A giraffe calf
with its mother at the crowded Zoo."
4. Add a little detail
Describe the main "character(s)" of the picture, or throw in an interesting fact or statistic that
complements the topic. To your giraffe sentence, you would write, "A lanky newborn giraffe calf with its Samson
mother at the crowded Zoo."
5. What is happening in the picture?
Throw in some action to spice things up. For example, your sentence would now be, "A lanky newborn
giraffe calf stumbles around its enclosure with its mother at the crowded Zoo."
6. You're done!
Polish off your sentence and fix any possible spelling or grammatical errors, and you're as good as gold.

Staff photographer must possess the following qualities:
1. He must know a little of art, and have a notion for contrast, composition, and shape.
2. He must have a nose for drama, oddity, rarity, action, and human interest.
3. He must be acquainted with students who often break into the news.
4. He must have diplomacy and tact which he needs when covering assignments like riot or wild rallies.
5. He must be acquainted with libel law, since libel suits also proceed from pictures.
Staff photographer may meet any of the following:
1. High cost of his outfit: camera, lens, film, bulb, printing and developing.
2. Dangerous assignments and hostile objects.
3. Libel suits caused by errors in writing captions, headlines, cutlines, and switcheroos.
4. Need for speed in delivering the picture to press.
References:
English, Earl and Clarence Hach, Scholastic Journalism
Castro, Jose Luna, The Manila Times Journalism Manual
Examples





(Designzz.com)

ACTIVITY
1. Clip and evaluate photographs from different newspapers. At least 10.

EXERCISE
Take different photos on the following topics:
Political violence
Garbage problems
Drug abuse
Political dynasty
World chaos