TMS3715.
FULL NAME & SURNAME : NOZIPHO SEWELA
STUDENT NUMBER :
MODULE CODE : TMS3715
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER : 04
UNIQUE NUMBER :
Question 1.1
WHAT IS A LETTER TO THE EDITOR?
Writing is a process, which involves several identifiable steps and as their teacher I will take my
learners through t...
,FULL NAME & SURNAME : NOZIPHO SEWELA
STUDENT NUMBER : 64770192
MODULE CODE : TMS3715
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER : 04
UNIQUE NUMBER : 710771
, Question 1.1
WHAT IS A LETTER TO THE EDITOR?
Writing is a process, which involves several identifiable steps and as their teacher I will take my
learners through these following steps so they can successfully produce a newspaper article:
You feel strongly about an issue, and you want to let people know what you think. You believe you
can even influence people to take some action if you speak your mind. But, you want to reach an
audience larger than just your friends or your group membership. Letters to the editor can be an
effective way to get the word out.
A letter to the editor is a written way of talking to a newspaper, magazine, or other regularly printed
publication. Letters to the editor are generally found in the first section of the newspaper, or towards
the beginning of a magazine, or in the editorial page. They can take a position for or against an issue,
or simply inform, or both. They can convince readers by using emotions, or facts, or emotions and
facts combined. Letters to the editor are usually short and tight, rarely longer than 300 words.
Using a few carefully placed letters, you can generate plenty of community discussion. You can also
keep an issue going by preventing it from disappearing from the public eye. You can stimulate the
interest of the news media and create more coverage for the matters you're working on. You can also
send a "good news" letter to bring recognition to people who deserve it or acknowledge the success
of an effort.
WHY SHOULD YOU WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR?
Letters to the editor are among the most widely read features in any newspaper or magazine. They
allow you to reach a large audience. You can probably think of many more specific reasons why you
might want to write to the editor, but here are a few general ones:
You are angry about something, and want others to know it
You think that an issue is so important that you have to speak out
Part of your group's strategy is to persuade others to take a specific action
Or you want to:
Suggest an idea to others
Influence public opinion
Educate the general public on a specific matter
Influence policy-makers or elected officials directly or indirectly
Publicize the work of your group and attract volunteers or program participants
WHEN SHOULD YOU WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR?
Letters to the editor can be written any time you want to shape public opinion, tell others how you feel
about people, programs, or ideas, or just inform the public on a certain issue. They are a great way to
increase awareness of the issues that you or your organization are working for, as well as to advocate
for your cause. Letters to the editor can also be used to start a community conversation about an
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller LOVELY01. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $3.00. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
