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A strong op-ed will include:
LEAD: Draw the reader into caring about the issue with an interesting hook, such as a compelling story, powerful statistics/numbers, or a situation that most readers can immediately relate to
PROBLEM: Explain the issue and why it is a problem; include statistics and other relevant evidence and research
SOLUTION: Describe what you feel should be done about the issue
COUNTER-POINT(S): Predict possible arguments that opponents of your issue might raise and explain and provide reasoning for your disagreement
CONCLUSION/CALL TO ACTION: Reiterate how and why the reader should get involved
(Source: http://generationcitizenma.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/8/4/4884795/v7.5_tactic_toolkits.pdf.)