Editorial Writing Study Questions
and Answers
Are those which just give information, review, or announce certain facts or events. -
Answer-Informative editorials
Those which explain or bring out the significance of an event, situation, or idea -
Answer-Interpretative editorials
Those which criticize certain conditions, then suggest a solution or change; - Answer-
Editorials of crusade and reform
Those which are written to give meaning to occasions such as Christmas, labor day,
heroes' birthday, and other significant events. - Answer-Editorials on special occasions -
Those that express appreciation for a worthy action - Answer-Editorials that praise or
commend
Those which are written to give in a light vein, primarily to entertain readers. - Answer-
Editorials that offer entertainment -
The editorial lead must contain enough __________ to urge the readers to read the
whole article. - Answer-"sparks"
How long should an editorial be? - Answer-150-200 words
Civic Literacy - Answer-The knowledge and skills needed for effective participation in
the community, government and politics
Journalism of Verification - Answer-When journalists "vet" their information against
multiple sources
Journalism of Assertion - Answer-When journalists push their own opinions and beliefs
into the story.
Journalism of Affirmation - Answer-a new political media that builds loyalty less on
accuracy, completeness, or verification than on affirming the beliefs of its audiences,
and so tends to cherry-pick information that serves that purpose.
Columnist - Answer-A journalist who writes for a publication in a series, creating a
unique style or voice.
and Answers
Are those which just give information, review, or announce certain facts or events. -
Answer-Informative editorials
Those which explain or bring out the significance of an event, situation, or idea -
Answer-Interpretative editorials
Those which criticize certain conditions, then suggest a solution or change; - Answer-
Editorials of crusade and reform
Those which are written to give meaning to occasions such as Christmas, labor day,
heroes' birthday, and other significant events. - Answer-Editorials on special occasions -
Those that express appreciation for a worthy action - Answer-Editorials that praise or
commend
Those which are written to give in a light vein, primarily to entertain readers. - Answer-
Editorials that offer entertainment -
The editorial lead must contain enough __________ to urge the readers to read the
whole article. - Answer-"sparks"
How long should an editorial be? - Answer-150-200 words
Civic Literacy - Answer-The knowledge and skills needed for effective participation in
the community, government and politics
Journalism of Verification - Answer-When journalists "vet" their information against
multiple sources
Journalism of Assertion - Answer-When journalists push their own opinions and beliefs
into the story.
Journalism of Affirmation - Answer-a new political media that builds loyalty less on
accuracy, completeness, or verification than on affirming the beliefs of its audiences,
and so tends to cherry-pick information that serves that purpose.
Columnist - Answer-A journalist who writes for a publication in a series, creating a
unique style or voice.
