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    10-Point Checklist Op-Ed Writing

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    This document provides a 10-point checklist for writing op-eds. It addresses key elements like the title, lede, organization, viewpoint, coherence, paragraphs, vocabulary, style, grammar, and formatting. For each element, it lists criteria for an effective op-ed, such as keeping the title short and attention-grabbing, using short paragraphs with a clear organizational structure, maintaining a consistent viewpoint, and employing an accessible yet persuasive writing style free of errors. The goal is to produce a concise opinion piece that grabs readers and makes a convincing argument through a clear structure and presentation.

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    This document provides a 10-point checklist for writing op-eds. It addresses key elements like the title, lede, organization, viewpoint, coherence, paragraphs, vocabulary, style, grammar, and formatting. For each element, it lists criteria for an effective op-ed, such as keeping the title short and attention-grabbing, using short paragraphs with a clear organizational structure, maintaining a consistent viewpoint, and employing an accessible yet persuasive writing style free of errors. The goal is to produce a concise opinion piece that grabs readers and makes a convincing argument through a clear structure and presentation.

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    This document provides a 10-point checklist for writing op-eds. It addresses key elements like the title, lede, organization, viewpoint, coherence, paragraphs, vocabulary, style, grammar, and formatting. For each element, it lists criteria for an effective op-ed, such as keeping the title short and attention-grabbing, using short paragraphs with a clear organizational structure, maintaining a consistent viewpoint, and employing an accessible yet persuasive writing style free of errors. The goal is to produce a concise opinion piece that grabs readers and makes a convincing argument through a clear structure and presentation.

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    10-Point Checklist Op-Ed Writing

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    Hanna Banana
    This document provides a 10-point checklist for writing op-eds. It addresses key elements like the title, lede, organization, viewpoint, coherence, paragraphs, vocabulary, style, grammar, and formatting. For each element, it lists criteria for an effective op-ed, such as keeping the title short and attention-grabbing, using short paragraphs with a clear organizational structure, maintaining a consistent viewpoint, and employing an accessible yet persuasive writing style free of errors. The goal is to produce a concise opinion piece that grabs readers and makes a convincing argument through a clear structure and presentation.

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    10-point checklist for op-ed writing

    Feature Comments
    1 The title
    Is it a statement and not a question?
    Does it indicate the opinion of the author?
    Is it short, punchy and attention-grabbing?
    2 The lede
    Is it a maximum of 2 sentences?
    Are the sentences short and direct?
    Is the opinion of the author clear?
    Is it a repetition of the title or an explanation of
    the title?
    3 Organisation
    Is some context given for the topic near the
    beginning of the op-ed?
    Are there three clear arguments supporting the
    author’s opinion?
    Are the arguments convincing (use of
    facts/data/quotes, etc.)?
    Is an opposing argument mentioned and then
    refuted?
    Does the op-ed end with a strong conclusion that
    relates back to the main opinion?
    Does the concluding paragraph avoid essay-like
    words such as ‘to conclude’?
    4 Clear viewpoint
    Is a clear point of view on the topic put forward at
    the beginning of the op-ed?
    Is the point of view reinforced and supported
    throughout the op-ed?
    5 Coherence
    Is there an effective use of linking words and
    devices to connect sentences and paragraphs?
    Is there an effective use of a variety of sentence
    starters?
    6 Paragraphs
    Are the paragraphs short (max 4 sentences)?
    Are the paragraphs punchy?
    Is the paragraphing logical?
    7 Vocabulary
    Is there use of a good range of vocabulary and no
    repetition?
    Is the language appropriate for an op-ed (easy-to-
    read, accessible, not academic, not
    business/industrial jargon, difficult acronyms)?
    Is the register adequate for this type of writing?
    8 Style
    Is the style appropriate (easy-to-read, semi-formal,
    communicative, conversational)?
    Is there effective use of persuasive language?
    9 Grammar
    Is there generally good use of simple and complex
    grammatical forms showing control and flexibility?
    10 Are these format errors avoided?
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