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AAS490: Senior Seminar on American Human Rights Policy / Anderson

What is an Op-Ed?

"An op-ed piece derives its name from originally having appeared opposite the editorial page in a newspaper. Today, the term is used more widely to represent a column that represents the strong, informed, and focused opinion of the writer on an issue of relevance to a targeted audience." From Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Anatomy of an Op-Ed

How are Op-Eds structured? How does this structure impact the manner in which you conduct research?

Additional Op-Ed Resources