Paper 5: Editorial

In our final paper this semester, we will use the knowledge we have acquired over the course of the term about persuasive writing, rhetoric and rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) to compose a persuasive argument. Our purpose in writing this editorial is to persuade a general audience (imagine the editorial would be published in a major newspaper like the New York Times or Washington Post) that a). the problem we have been researching needs to be addressed and solved as soon as possible, and b). our proposed solution is the most effective and efficient plan to resolve this problem.

When writing this paper, keep in mind the genre conventions of an editorial. Because editorials are published in newspapers and magazines, they must be written in a way that grabs the attention of a casual reader of the newspaper. Therefore, the title should not only convey your main argument, but also work to catch the attention of a casual reader. Likewise, your opening must grab the attention of a casual reader, so you will need to consider the best way to do this. Because column space in most news outlets (more so in print form) is limited, another convention of editorials is their conciseness. The length requirement for this paper is 3+ pages, not including a Works Cited list, so you will need to think about what evidence and appeals are the strongest and most effective to persuade your audience in a short amount of space/time to accept your solution.

Format

Paragraph 1 – Introduction

Provide background on the overall issue, then transition into the specific problem within the issue that you will propose a solution to. Remember that the opening sentence or two should be attention-grabbing and draw the reader in.

Paragraph Two –thesis

In a short paragraph, articulate and explain your solution to the problem and why it will work.

Paragraph Three through Five – Supportive Arguments for your solution

These paragraphs are where you sell your solution. You must use examples, strong facts, and details to support your stance. Each paragraph should contain a different argument for your solution.

Paragraph Six – address counterarguments

In this paragraph, address any counterarguments or concerns with your proposed solution. Who – ie what stakeholders or stakeholder groups – would take issue with your proposed solution? Why? What is their argument against your solution? Do they have a valid point? Why/why not? Why is your solution the best option overall?

Paragraph seven – Conclusion

End with an appeal to the readers. What specifically do you want them or officials to do? Where can readers go online to learn more about the problem? How can readers act to help solve the problem? Provide specifics.

Assignment Requirements

• Title that a. catches the reader’s attention, and b. accurately and succinctly conveys your main argument. A good idea is to take a few minutes to read some of the titles of editorials on the opinion page of a major newspaper or news outlet
• Opening that successfully grabs the audience’s attention
• Clear statement of your main argument that includes your potential solution in the second paragraph
• Organization: generally follows above outline
• Editorial incorporates at least three sources via paraphrase and/or quotation. Remember to include your strongest and most persuasive evidence and how the types of sources that you include can contribute to your ethos!
• Editorial successfully uses rhetorical appeals like ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade a general audience to accept solution
• Length of 3+ pages not including a Works Cited list
• Editorial written for a general audience of casual newspaper readers

Make sure to read the brainstorming for the editorial also, I’ll attach my previous work (research report) about the same topic just to have idea in what I am writing about.

and the citation should be in MLA format

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