Editorials

Editorials

2 kinds to be aware of....

Informative

• absolutely clear in focus and intent
• straightforward information presented in analytical essay form.
• introduction, big issue, information from recent, any background information, solution(s), conclusion

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Persuasive

• intended to show the ability to look at an issue from more than one position
• information presented leading to the all important...
• concession. The 'giving in' to one part of the opposing argument
• the concession is then trumped by a most important point which is intended to convince the audience completely 
• introduction, big issue, information, information, information, concession, rebuttal of concession and final main point, conclusion

look here