Opinion Pieces

In the second part of this series, Sohrab Ahmari explains the role of op-eds in journalism. Opening with a brief description of what constitutes an op-ed, the lesson focuses on two key questions an op-ed author must ask in order to develop an interesting piece. The lesson also highlights the importance of research and facts in these opinion pieces. Aside from learning what makes for a strong op-ed, participants will also learn about the editing process. The lesson ends with a brief discussion on the intersection of new forms of media (including social media and blogs) with traditional media.