Students will develop and submit for publication an opinion editorial (op-ed) of between 500 and 750 words related to the problem/issue addressed by their policy analysis. Op-eds are short commentary pieces that provide an effective way to communicate advocacy-related messages directly to target audiences. Op-eds appear daily in almost every newspaper and usually address current issues, express a viewpoint, and frequently offer solutions to address those issues. An oped is a way to raise awareness among decision makers, opinion leaders and fellow citizens about important social welfare policy issues. Students will familiarize themselves with how to draft an effective op-ed as well as how to evaluate a published op-ed.
- Format: Approximately 500~750 words
- “Writing Effective Op-Eds“: Duke Communicator Toolkit
- https://commskit.duke.edu/writing-media/writing-ef…
- Your Op-ed should be submitted to a newspaper of your choice (verification of submission should be attached.
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