TUTORIAL: TECHNICAL GUIDES IN EDITORIAL WRITING (more samples)

Summary

In this instructional video, Cernan guides viewers on the art of editorial writing, focusing on crafting compelling editorial articles. The tutorial covers the structure of an editorial, emphasizing the importance of a strong first paragraph that introduces the topic and sets the tone. It advises on developing paragraphs with a mix of evidence and opinion, suggesting a format for each. The video also stresses the necessity of contradicting one's own stance briefly to add depth, before reinforcing the original opinion with stronger evidence. Concluding with recommendations, the tutorial highlights the use of third person, avoiding uncertain language, and the critical role of transitional devices. It concludes with tips on creating impactful titles that reflect the writer's stance.

Takeaways

• 📝 The video tutorial focuses on teaching editorial writing, providing examples and tips for crafting editorial articles.
• 📰 The first paragraph should be at least three sentences, introducing the news story that forms the basis of the opinion and including the writer's viewpoint.
• 🔍 The second paragraph should contain strong evidence from the news story, with the writer's opinions based on that evidence.
• 🤔 The third paragraph is for adding more opinions, with the evidence from the second paragraph serving as a foundation.
• 💭 The fourth paragraph may introduce a contradiction to previous opinions, citing facts or reasons from the first three paragraphs, but should end with a return to the original stance.
• 🔄 The fifth paragraph reinforces the original stand with additional strong evidences, using transitional devices to maintain flow.
• 📌 The last paragraph is for suggesting solutions, recommendations, and how to deal with the issue at hand.
• 👥 Use third person only in editorial writing, avoiding first and second person pronouns.
• ❌ Avoid using uncertain words like 'maybe' or 'perhaps' that do not convey a strong opinion.
• ✅ Focus on giving opinions rather than just information, as editorial writing is about expressing viewpoints.
• 🔗 Always support opinions with facts and evidence to strengthen the editorial's credibility.
• 🏷 The title of the editorial should be concise, maximum of four words, and reflect the writer's opinion on the issue.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video instructional material presented by Cernan?

The main topic of the video instructional material is editorial writing, focusing on how to write editorial articles with examples and tips.

What are the key elements of the first paragraph in an editorial article according to the video?

The first paragraph should contain at least three sentences: an introduction sentence forming the basis of opinion or justification, and two more sentences expressing an opinion about the news story.

Can you provide an example of how the first paragraph of an editorial article should be structured?

The example given is about the decision of the current administration to choose a less effective and more expensive vaccine from China, which becomes a major headache for most Filipinos.

What should the second paragraph of an editorial article include?

The second paragraph should contain at least three to four sentences where you write your strong evidence from the news story and add your opinions based on that evidence.

How is the third paragraph of an editorial article different from the previous paragraphs?

In the third paragraph, you add more opinions, but the evidence is written in the second paragraph, and the first and last sentences of the third paragraph should contain your opinions.

What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph in an editorial article?

The fourth paragraph allows you to contradict your previous opinions by citing some facts or reasons from the first three paragraphs, but you should quickly revert to your original stand.

What does the fifth paragraph of an editorial article focus on?

The fifth paragraph is where you discuss your original stand with more strong evidences, reverting back to your original opinion with supporting facts.

What are the key components of the last paragraph in an editorial article?

The last paragraph should contain suggestions, solutions, and recommendations on how to deal with the issue discussed in the editorial.

What are some important reminders for editorial writing as mentioned in the video?

Important reminders include using third person only, avoiding first and second person pronouns, not using uncertain words like 'maybe' or 'perhaps', focusing on giving opinions with facts and evidences, and using transitional devices.

How should the title of an editorial article be structured according to the video?

The title should be maximum of four words, avoid a sentence-like structure, and should already give an opinion particularly on your stand.

Can you provide an example of a good editorial article title as suggested in the video?

Examples of good editorial titles include 'Betrayed Trust', 'Serious Lay Case Closed', and 'Opposition Dale is a Public Trial'.