Opinion notes.

Characteristic of column

• A column expresses the personal viewpoints of an individual.
• Includes research and facts.
• Should be fair and accurate in the information they use.
• includes point of view on subjects.

Common types of columns

•  News columns: focus on a recent news event.
• Profile columns: focus on an outstanding individual.
• Fashion and fad columns: focus on trends.
• Club Columns: Focus on activities of campus clubs.
• News maker columns: highlight prominent students, teachers and administrators.

Do

• Vary your subject matter.
• Look for oddities and the unusual.
• Use an offbeat style.
• Keep it short and to the point.
• Admit when you make a mistake.
• Have a genuine interest in your readers.
• Write for your readers instead of yourself.

Don't

• Embarrass anyone without real reason.
• Assume that you always know best.
• Claim all the credit.
• Overuse the word "I"
• Assumes that your ideas and experience are always fascinating to others.
• Hesitate to give both sides of the story.