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Forming an Opinion Statement

Once you have researched your topic, you are ready to write an opinion statement. The opinion statement is a sentence that includes your opinion and the main reason for supporting it. Use the formula below to write an opinion statement for your editorial.

Opinion Statement

Organizing Your Argument

The key to any good editorial is a convincing argument. To be convincing, you must provide solid reasons for your own opinion and address objections. You can try one of these patterns of organization.

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