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Editorial Essay - Marks/Noon

Resources for writing an editorial essay
Video : How to write an editorial,  from the New York Times  (7 Steps)
Pick your topic.
Sled Databases: Choose Points of View Reference Center from the alphabetical list.
Do your research  and include supporting evidence. 
Sled Databases: Choose Points of View Reference Center from the alphabetical list.
Sled Databases: Choose Master FILE Complete or MAS Ultra - School Edition from the alphabetical list.
​World Book Online
Paraphrase - Summarize - Quote 
Conduct an internet search  - Evaluation of online resources and news
Write and Revise! 
MLA format basics videos
Citation Maker

Passwords for SLED Databases and World Book Online

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Finding editorials online
Pulitzer Prize:  Editorial Writing
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Regional or town/city newspapers:  Type in the name of the newspaper, or if you don't know the exact name, type the name of a town/city and the word "newspaper" in to an internet search. 
  • ​For example, to find a newspaper in Missoula, Montana, search for "Missoula newspaper".  This will lead you to the local newspaper  - the Missoulian.   ​
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SLED Databases
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Newspaper Source Plus
  • Type your subject term in the search bar
  • Click on "Advanced"
  • Limit by Document Type:  Editorial
  • At top of results screen,  go to "Relevance" dropdown and choose "Date Newest"
  • On the left hand side of the results page, you may choose from other limiters.
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  • Type "editorial" in the search bar
  • On the top right hand side of the results page, look for "Newswires".   There are often more editorials here.
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MasterFILE Complete 
  • Type your subject term in the search bar
  • Click on "Advanced"
  • Limit by Document Type:  Editorial
  • At top of results screen,  go to "Relevance" dropdown and choose "Date Newest"
  • On the left hand side of the results page, you may choose from other limiters.
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