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At the end of the discussion, the
campus journalists should be able to:
Identify the nature and
concepts of column
writing;
Discuss the types of
column and their
differences;
Apply the tips in
writing column.
IS A
A column often
states an
opinion.
It is said to be
like writing an
Column is the most
personal of all newspaper
writing.
It has a very personal
appeal, influence and very
useful contribution in
spreading
standard
head
columnist
’s photo
a by-line
(name)
Column
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REQUISITES OF A GOOD
COLUMN NAME
INCLUDE:
1. Brevity, so it will fit in one or two
columns.
2. Exclusiveness, at least in a
circulation area.
3. Aptness, in that the heading
suits the content,
the personality of the writer, the
Columns appear in
newspapers,
magazines and
other publications,
including blogs.
A columnist is a person
who writes for publication
in a series, creating an
article that usually offers
commentary and opinions.
A columnist is a person
who writes for publication
in a series, creating an
article that usually offers
commentary and opinions.
The successful columnist is one who
has
STYLE
developed a personal
USE HUMOUR
The successful columnist is one who
has
STYLE
developed a personal
CREATIVE
The successful columnist is one who
has
STYLE
developed a personal
BORROW
TECHNIQUES FROM
The successful columnist is one who
has
STYLE
developed a personal
USE DRAMATIC
ELEMENTS
Before writing a
column Think
about Purpose,
Audience, Content
Keep your writing
simple.
Use short
sentences and
Start a new
paragraph
whenever you have
a new thought,
even if that means
Your column
should be
between 600
and 800
STRUCTURE – There are
different structures for
columns. You might want
a column that is in the
form of “question and
answer,’ to give advice or
to educate. Informative
columns can also be
ANECDOTE –
Columns built
around a single
anecdote take on
the character of a
FEATURE – A Feature,
usually a profile, is a
common column format.
The difference between
this and a regular feature
is the greater length of
INSTRUCTIVE-
Informal style
COLUMN
WRITING TIPS
Write with conviction –
Put forward your opinion
as something you truly
believe in. Argue your
COLUMN
WRITING TIPS
Maintain your focus –
Make your column about
one thing and one thing
alone.
COLUMN
WRITING TIPS
Understand opposing
viewpoints –
Be mindful of the opposing
argument. Anticipate objections
to your point of view and deal
COLUMN
WRITING TIPS
Refer to facts –
Use of facts
from reputable
COLUMN
WRITING TIPS
Use analogies – Using a
simple analogy from
everyday l i f e
makes the
issue more
COLUMN
WRITING TIPS
Be Critical – People like
reading columnists who dare
to criticize real life people. It
make your column an
COLUMN
WRITING TIPS
Do reporting – It is possible to write
columns without doing any reporting
but the best columns typically involve
some form of reporting. When you
report, you get on the ground and you
gain a better sense of what’s really
COLUMN
WRITING TIPS
Localize and personalize –
Localize your story whenever
possible. Also tie it to some
personal experience. This
makes more real, relevant and
COLUMN
WRITING TIPS
Be passionate
and provide a
solution.
• To explain the news. The
columnist has to explain their
significance and consequence by
giving the background of an event.
• Determining whether a certain
event is an isolate case or part of
the pattern.
• Pointing out how the event will
affect or not affect its readers.
• Pooling together and assessing
SOME TYPES OF NEWSPAPER
COLUMNS ARE:
Advice columns • Book review • Film
review • • Fashion columns •
Features columns •
Food columns • Gossip columns •
Humorous columns •
Music columns • Sports columns •
Reporting in depth columns •
Opinion columns • PoliHcal
A title ...
• must call interest to
your story;
• must be fresh and
original;
• must be short;
A title ...
• must be easily
understood;
• must excite curiosity;
• should not violate
good taste; and
• should suggest the
