Writing Process
Tips and Tricks
Have a theme or topic
Be able to sum up your writing with a title
Contains a smart creative opening or attention getter
Conclusion summarizes points
Does not introduce new points or evidence
Acknowledge the opposing argument
Reference issues relevant to the paper, company, or population that is going to read your column
Good grammar and spelling makes you look professional
(paper will not consider your piece if it contains spelling and grammar mistakes)
Op Ed Structure
Beginning
Use a strong attention getter or hook
(you want the reader to forget they are reading the paper)
Quotes, facts, stats, paint of picture
Contains some semblance of a thesis
Goes over main points that are going to be later expanded on
Body
Consists of 2 strong main points
Expand on point from intro
Contains a claim, evidence, and reasoning
Contains thoughtful transitions
Has original thoughts and points
End
Leave the reading thinking
References the introduction
Contains a call to action or inspiring words
Reference to thesis