Wednesday 31 January 2018

What is an Editorial ?


 Editorial in journalism
Among the genres of print media, the editorial, traditionally associated

with the commentary pole, has attracted some interest. It is undoubtedly one of the most striking and visible specificities of the written press. It is thus logical that this article is a continuation of some previous work. It is first part of the logical continuation of the article by Annik Dubied and Marc Lits appeared in the issue 94 of Pratiques, devoted to the genres of the print media. It is also inspired by a thesis defended in Rouen in November last year.
Obviously, the editorial is, for all, the paragon of the genres of opinion. It is an 
"article," says Martin Lagardette, taking a position on a news item and committing
 the moral responsibility of the newspaper.
 This is the opinion piece par excellence "(1994: 82).
 At the forefront of opinion pieces, the editorial, and hence the editorialist, 
enjoys a prestigious position in the editorial department. Beyond the so-called
 literary qualities of his writing, the editorialist's prestige is linked to his
 responsibility: the editorial conventionally engages all the editorial staff, to the 
point that the signature of the editorialist may not be necessary. Finally, the 
editorial seems to combine in fact a requirement of visibility
 (important place, in sight) and uniqueness.

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