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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