How Do You Write High School Op-Ed Articles?
Part of being a good journalist is about being as objective as possible. However, op-ed articles (opinion-editorial articles), are a student writer’s opportunity to voice his or her own opinion in a publication. To write a good op-ed article, you still must consider the basic tenets of journalism to ensure that you are including the vital information in your article. You must remember to present a well-informed and informational article that will help your readers either cement their own opinions, or cause them to consider the opinion of the other side. Pick a topic that is open to debate. Good topics are always relevant to your readers. Perhaps your school is implementing a new policy within your school that has split the faculty, staff, and students with different ideas on how to handle the issue. This would be a great choice for your paper. Pay attention to the news section of your student and local newspapers for information that has led you to forming an opinion on an issue. Do yo
