Write a discussion paper on Community Sustainability across Alberta in the State of Rural Canada 2021.

Write a discussion paper on Community Sustainability across Alberta in the State of Rural Canada 2021.you are to write an opinion piece that would be intended for a lay audience that would be published on the editorial page of a newspaper. By tackling this topic of the day, you will be reaching not only your regular readers but also perhaps an elite audience of opinion-makers

Here’s a checklist to keep your opinion piece on track:

 Focus tightly on one issue or idea — in your first paragraph. Be brief.
 Express your opinion, and then base it on factual, researched or first-hand information.
 Be timely, controversial, but not outrageous. Be the voice of reason.
 Be personal and conversational; it can help you make your point. No one likes a stuffed shirt.
 Be humorous, provided that your topic lends itself to humor. Irony can also be effective.
 Have a clear editorial viewpoint – come down hard on one side of the issue. Don’t equivocate.
 Provide insight, understanding: educate your reader without being preachy.
 Near the end, clearly re-state your position and issue a call to action. Don’t philosophize.
 Have verve, and “fire in the gut” indignation to accompany your logical analysis.
 Don’t ramble or let your op-ed unfold slowly, as in an essay.
 Use clear, powerful, direct language.
 Emphasize active verbs, forget adjectives and adverbs, which only weaken writing.
 Avoid clichés and jargon.
 Appeal to the average reader. Clarity is paramount.
 Write 750 double-spaced words or less (fewer is always better) for newspapers (concise is always better).

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