The+Editorial


 * =An editorial is one of the writing styles used **to express an opinion** or a **reaction** to timely news, event or an issue of concern. Most editorials are used to influence readers to think or act the same way the writer does. Not all editorials take sides on an issue, but have one of the following four purposes: =

1. **Inform:** The writer gives careful  explanations about a complicated issue.  2. **Promote:** Writer tries to promote a worthy activity. Get the reader involved.  3. **Praise:** The writer praises a person or an event.  4. **Entertain:** The writer encourages or entertains the reader about an important issue.

**Steps to writing your editorial:** **Select:**  You will use the topic you have chosen for your final speech. Consider this a way of examining your preliminary thoughts on the topic. **Collect:** Gather Support ~ Gather many details to convince others about your opinion (Facts or evidence, written statements from sources or authorities in the subject, comparisons to similar situations to support your argument, pictures or images that strengthen your argument. Be able to counter argue your opponents on this issue).  **Connect**: Remember to brainstorm before you write the first draft ~ Body should have clear and accurate details and examples. Give strong arguments at the beginning of editorial and at the end. Show the opposing arguments and their weaknesses. Do not be wishy washy. Stick to your argument or opinion.  **Correct:** Get it right ~ Your editorial should be clear and forceful. Avoid attacking others, do not preach, paragraphs should be brief and direct. Give examples and illustrations (quotes give strength). Be honest and accurate.

Please include an ANNOTATED works cited of three sources in your editorial.

Sebranek, Meyer and Dave Kemper. __The Write Source 2000__. Burlington: Write Source Educational Publishing House, 1990.

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