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Homework Help: English: Writing: Editorials
by Emily McPherson
The editorial serves as the official view of the paper, reflecting the opinions of many sides of an issue, to come up with their own opinion, which will have been wisely thought out, prepared, and informed. This is the only writing in the newspaper which they will take full responsibility for, and does not carry the author's name.
Content
- deals with a current issue which is effecting many Australians
- may attempt to influence, by giving readers all of the facts and concerns
- offer suggestions and indications as to outcomes
- the opinion, if offered, will not be an extreme view, but a well prepared and informed one, taking into consideration many aspects from both sides of the debate
Construction
- official view of the paper, so it is a wisely thought out
- clear and concise wording- free of emotive terms
- usually balanced, presenting all aspects of the situation/event/issue
- written on an important topic, often a deep seated problem within society, which is likely to be of interest or concern to many readers
- doesn't normally include reported speech
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