Writing an opinion
This video training focuses on how to write an effective opinion piece, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical guidance. The training provides a comprehensive overview of the nature of the opinion piece, its structure and important role in shaping the discussion.
The first part focuses on what an opinion piece is and what its main goals are, and you will learn what impact a well-written opinion piece can have on readers and the wider society.
The following topic will help you choose an opinion topic, how to find an interesting and important topic that is current and speaks to the target audience.
The video provides an overview of the structure of an opinion story, how to create a logical and persuasive text, where the introduction attracts attention, the main part supports the views with arguments, and the conclusion leaves the reader with an effective final word.
In addition, we share great tips for writing an opinion piece that will help you create engaging and compelling stories. We also cover style recommendations to ensure that your opinion piece is clear, logical and language-sensitive, providing the reader with an enjoyable reading experience.
Additional reading
- Writing an Opinion Piece: A Guide
- How to write an opinion piece: tips and examples
- 10 Rules for Writing Opinion Pieces - Writer's Digest
Practical exersices
- Exersice to analyse an opinion piece: Downloadable file
- Worksheet for writing an opinion piece. The sheet helps you choose a topic, create a concept map, highlight the problem, and outline the arguments to use. Downloadable file
