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ColumnWriting DrFMNacario 1
ColumnWriting DrFMNacario 1
ColumnWriting DrFMNacario 1
General:
• Understanding column writing
and its types
Specific:
• Distinguish the various types of
column
• Remember the principles and
suggestions in column writing
• Engage oneself in column writing
and use effective strategies in
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COLUMN WRITING : Overview
1 What is a Column?
2 How do you write a Column?
2.1 Purpose
2.2 Audience
2.3 Content
2.4 Structure
3 Kinds of Column Writing
3.1 Sports Columns
3.2 Political Columns
3.3 Advice Columns
3.4 Humor Columns
3.5 Local Columns
4 Column Suggestions
5. Sample Columns
WORKSHOP____________________
write a column?
column writing
DO in Writing a Column
1. Be specific
2. Use active voice
Ex. “The owl hooted “ is stronger than “An
owl’s hoot was heard.”
3. Use Quotes – writing event, person,
idea, refer to an authority
4. Use characterization -
Ex.Faraz is a short, rumpled little man who
wears a blue beret and his collar turned up.He
has a fat nose and big ears.
USE FACTS
• Use facts and statistics.
• Back your opinion up with some facts.
• Don’t be a loudmouth and speak nonsense.
• Use facts in your article so your argument
carries weight with the reader.
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https://penandthepad.com/types-columns-journalism-
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https://owlcation.com/academia/Ten-Tips-For-Better-
Column-and-Article-Writing