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Column Writing Vol I 7th Edition
TABLE OF CONTENT
01 I NTRODUCTI ON 04 STRUC TU R E &
PARTS
02 CHARACTERI STIC S 05 WRI TI N G T I P S
03 TYPES OF 06 SAMP L E W R I TEU P S
COLU MNS
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INTRODUCTION
COLUMN WRITING IN JOURNALISM
A column is a
regular feature in a
publication where an
individual writer
(called a columnist)
expresses their
personal views,
insights, or
experiences about
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INTRODUCTION
COLUMN WRITING IN JOURNALISM
• A platform for writers to share unique opinions
and engage readers with subjective,
persuasive viewpoints.
• Typically ranges between 500 and 800 words.
• Columns vs. Editorials: Columns express
individual opinions that may diff er from the
publication's offi cial position, encouraging
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PURPOSE
To entertain, To showcase the To stimulate
persuade, or personality and thought and
inform readers voice of the connect with
through a columnist. readers on a
personal lens. more individual
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CHARACTERISTICS
Signed by the May or may not
1 author and may 3 focus on timely
include a byline issues.
or photo.
Often creative,
Allows the writer
humorous,
2 anecdotal, or 4 to be opinionated
and subjective.
emotional.
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TYPES OF
COLUMNS
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OPINION COLUMN HUMOR COLUMN
Presents personal Uses wit or satire to
views on issues. entertain.
• Why Uniform Policies • The Five Types of
Need a Modern Students During Exams—
Makeover. Which One Are You?
• Why Student Mental • When Groupmates Ghost
Health Should Be a Top You: A Horror Story in
Priority Five Acts
• Is the Grading System
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ADVICE COLUMN LIFESTYLE COLUMN
Off ers suggestions Discusses trends,
or guidance. daily life, or self-
help.
• Dear Freshie: Tips for • Meal Prepping on a
Making Friends Student Budget
• Balancing Academics and • My Week Without Social
Life Without Going Crazy Media: What I Learned
• How to Deal with Crushes • The Rise of Minimalist
Without Crashing your School Supplies
grades
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PROFILE COLUMN GOSSIP COLUMN
Highlights Shares light,
. fun,
interesting people or and informal ‘news’
groups. about people or
• Behind the Scenes: The events.
• Rumor Has It: A New
Unsung Heroes of the
Couple from the Debate
School Publication
Team?
• Meet the Quiet Genius
• Spotted: Secret
• Student Leader
Admirers and
Spotlight
Anonymous Notes
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STRUCTURE
OF A COLUMN
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PARTS OF A COLUMN ARTICLE
1.Headline (Title) – try to use some alliteration.
2.By-line – your name
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PARTS OF A COLUMN ARTICLE
3. Lead (hook) – a shocking start or a rhetorical
question works well.
- creatively introduce your topic.
- clearly present your main point.
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TYPES OF LEAD
01 ANECDOTAL LEAD 04 QU OTAT I O N LEA D
STATI ST I C O R
02 HUMOROUS LEAD 05 FACT L EA D
03 QU ESTI ON LEAD 06 DESCR I P TI V E L EAD
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3. FACTS SECTION
Share 2-5 key FACTS to support your argument:
(Each fact should be presented in its own
paragraph)
This includes:
POINT - State the fact
PROOF - paraphrase or quote an external source
ANALYZE - comment on the proof presented
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3. OPINION & PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
• Begin by clearly stating your viewpoint on the
facts presented, taking a decisive position.
• Comment on each fact and share your
personal experience (if there is)
4. CONCLUSION + CALL TO ACTION
• Creatively restate your main argument in
conclusion
• End with a strong closing that ties back,
ideally a call to action
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GUIDELINES IN
WRITING
COLUMN
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HOW TO WRITE A COLUMN
• Clarify your purpose before you start
writing.
￭ Are you aiming to entertain or to
educate?
￭ If entertaining, consider using humor or
presenting a serious issue in a
lighthearted way.
￭ If informing, focus on delivering accurate,
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HOW TO WRITE A COLUMN
• Write about your opinion
￭ by nature biased and opinionated
￭ you still have the journalistic
integrity and not maliciously slander
anyone.
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HOW TO WRITE A COLUMN
• Choose relevant topics
￭ move fast
￭ choose relevant topics that you
have good perspective or advice
about
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• Localize and personalize your column
￭ You can use your experience to
show you understand from a fi rst
hand information.
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• Stick to a theme
￭ same general topic (beauty, politics,
local issues
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HOW TO WRITE A COLUMN
• Write about personal topics
￭ think about your audience and how
they pertain to their topic
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HOW TO WRITE A COLUMN
• Write clearly.
￭ confusing and technical language
￭ short and simple paragraphs
￭ 600-800 words
Column Writing Vol I 7th Edition
• Write clearly
￭ confusing and technical language
￭ short and simple paragraphs
￭ 600-800 words
Column Writing Vol I 7th Edition
• Write clearly
￭ confusing and technical language
￭ short and simple paragraphs
￭ 600-800 words
Column Writing Vol I 7th Edition
• Write clearly
￭ confusing and technical language
￭ short and simple paragraphs
￭ 600-800 words
Column Writing Vol I 7th Edition
• Write clearly
￭ confusing and technical language
￭ short and simple paragraphs
￭ 600-800 words
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Column Writing Vol I 7th Edition
THANK YOU!
Queenie Rose B. Genotiva,
LPT
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