Writing columns
- 3. The main purpose of the column is to inform, interpret, and to a large degree, to fiscalize To explain the news. The columnist has to explain their significance and consequence by: 1. Giving the background of an event b. 2. Determining whether a certain event is an isolate case or part of the pattern 3. Pointing out how the event will affect or not affect his readers. 4. Pooling together and assessing comments of readers from the different segments of society. To entertain the readers
- 4. Characteristics and Qualities of a Columnist
- 5. Ability to write good English or Filipino, whichever is his medium. Originality, creative ability, and imagination. Writing skill, a forceful, flexible style. Ability to observe keenly.
- 6. Clear, logical thinking. Wide background. Resourcefulness. Have a sense of fairness. Sense of humor.
- 8. • Text • Number • Date/Time • Location
- 9. o TEXT The default type. When text is a URL, Fusion Tables will often automatically format it to display a hyperlink or image in the table. o NUMBER Integers or decimal numbers. The second column of a "two-column location" is often number column. In some cases, for example with United States zip codes, changing a column from Number to Text may give better results.
- 10. o DATE/ TIME Dates can be sorted and filtered appropriately when the column is Date/Time. In some cases, for example with four-digit years, it may be easier to make the column type Number or Text. o LOCATION This column type indicates that the information in this column describes a location. The description might be a name of a place, an address, a latitude-longitude pair, or even KML. A location column is required for map visualizations.