5.00 Reporter's Notebook

Writing is a creative way of expressing my opinion. This has been said by probably every writer whether front page, editorial, sports, etc., but it's true. I can write about absolutely anything and still express my opinion. When writing impartially, I can do the same. It's a process that takes practice and won't be understood easily, but I'll try my best to explain it here. 

The lesson states in bold that the news story may not include opinion. But, if I decided to write about a problem in my school for the module lesson, I would be expressing my opinion. Here's how this works: I know that if what I think about the subject is completely right, I can make anyone see eye-to-eye with me (with the right word choice).  I'd take the subject and write about it: "Our Private School Does Not Meet Public School Guidelines", for instance. If the title is a fact and can be proven in the story, it does not express opinion, and yet it does. This title would be expressing my honest opinion about my school but the truth couldn't get me in trouble. Fact and opinion aren't so distinguished after all. 

I think all writing is about making someone else see eye-to-eye with you. Whether it's shedding some light on a subject or coming up with a main character for a story. The information is just taken differently for every person. With the right wording and a dash of truth, the majority of us will think cooking is messy or that the heroine of the story has a sad life. And that's all that matters; you've gotten your point across. A reporter can remain impartial in their work, but the truth in their opinion still shines.