Op-Ed

An "op-ed" gets its name from where it appears: on the page opposite from the editorial page of a publication. Simply put, an op-ed is a focused opinion that is written to engage readers while presenting facts to support the author's point of view. They are general between 500 and 700 words.

Writing an Op-Ed:
1) Identify a problem
2) Make a bold statement
3) Defend your statement
4) Propose a solution

This follows the logic of "Why-then-What."