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HOW TO WRITE AN

OP-ED OR COLUMN
ARTICLE

By Ronald O. Reyes
Journalist/Educator
WHAT ARE
YOU
READING?
DAILY
PHILIPPINE
BROADSHEETS
OP-ED:
Opposite Today, the term is used more widely
the to represent a column that
editorial represents the strong, informed and
page in a focused opinion of the writer on an
newspap issue of relevance to a targeted
er. audience.
Typically, it is short, between 750
and 800 words.

Characteristi It has a clearly defined point of


view.
cs of an op-
ed or
column It represents clarity of thinking.

It contains the strong, distinctive


voice of the writer.
• The first line of an op-ed is crucial.

Openin • The opening “hook” may grab the


reader’s attention with a strong
g claim, a surprising fact, a metaphor,
a mystery, or a counter-intuitive
observation that entices the reader
into reading more.

• The opening also briefly lays the


foundation for your argument.
• Echoes or answers
introduction.

Endin • Has been foreshadowed by


preceding thematic
g statements.
• Is the last and often most
memorable detail.
• Contains a final epiphany or
calls the reader to action.
Two • An “open ending” suggests rather than
states a conclusion.
basic • A “closed ending” states rather than
types suggests a conclusion.

of
ending The closed ending in which the point of
the piece is resolved is by far the most

s commonly used.
• A strong voice is critical to a successful
column
• Typically conversational in tone (short,
focused conversation)
• Range of voice used in columns can be wide:
Protest/
Voice contemplative, conversational, descriptive,
experienced, informative, informed,
introspective, observant, plaintive,
reportorial, self-effacing, sophisticated or
humorous, among many other possibilities.
Coherence and
Clarity Simplicity
unity

Revision Voice and tone:


Conversational/
Direct quotations
and paraphrasing
Properly credit all
sources (formal

checklist Authoritative for accuracy


citations are not
necessary)

The consistency of
your opinion
Click this link to read a sample column article:

Sample
Column
Article https://manilastandard.net/opinion/columns/chasing-
happy-by-adelle-chua/202382/demanding-a-climate-a
genda.html
“A little irreverence
Lewis Grizzard, US
writer/humorist (1946-
is always important
1994)
to being a
columnist.”
Workshop

Column writing. Choose your topic


covering social, political, economic,
educational, and community issues.

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