1.           Does my editorial present a strong opinion on a relevant topic?

2.           Do I clearly explain that this is an important problem that affects others?

3.           Do I effectively persuade the reader by supporting my opinion?

4.           Have I made suggestions for solving the problem?

5.           Do I have an attention-getting introduction and a conclusion that makes a call to action?

6.           Does my title give the reader a preview of my opinion on the topic? (Make sure the title is NOT a question!)

    7.   (If I have access to a word processor) Have I

          formatted my editorial in columns?

1.           Does my editorial present a strong opinion on a relevant topic?

2.           Do I clearly explain that this is an important problem that affects others?

3.           Do I effectively persuade the reader by supporting my opinion?

4.           Have I made suggestions for solving the problem?

5.           Do I have an attention-getting introduction and a conclusion that makes a call to action?

6.           Does my title give the reader a preview of my opinion on the topic? (Make sure the title is NOT a question!)

    7.   (If I have access to a word processor) Have I

          formatted my editorial in columns?