2007-01-21 12:51:00 · 7 answers · asked by ravitejachn 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics
This something you see in every major metropolitan daily newspaper throughout the country. The term "OP-ED" is short for "Opinion-Editorial". It is on these pages that you find the opinions of the paper's editorial board (usually written by the executive editor or senior editors); columnists; essayists; letters to the editor; political cartoons; and pieces by pundits, political insiders; historians; and topical experts. Even the President of The United States has been known to draft a column. In short -- anyone who has an opinion, can submit it to the OP-ED pages for publication. Doesn't always mean it will get printed.
The term may seem redundant. Editorial is "opinionated" content created by the papers own editors, reporters and staff; while opinion is generated views from outside of the papers employees -- i.e., George Will does a regular column for The Seattle Times, but it is an opinion column because he actually works for a different publication.
Hope this helps. -- Andy
2007-01-21 13:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by Andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Op-ed means the page opposite the editorial page.
2007-01-21 12:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that the article is an opinion written by the editorial staff. I don't think it has to meet the same research requirements as "hard news". I've seen some fairly wacky op-ed pieces.
2007-01-21 13:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by dakirk123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OP-ED is short for Opinions and editorials.
2007-01-21 12:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OP-ED stands for opinion/editorial.
2007-01-21 12:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by opheliaissaved 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
op-ed or Op-Ed (ŏp'ĕd')
adj.
Of or being a newspaper page, usually opposite the editorial page, that features signed articles expressing personal viewpoints.
[OP(POSITE) + ED(ITORIAL).]
2007-01-21 13:00:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
opinion editorial
2007-01-21 12:54:52 · answer #7 · answered by The Pons 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋