By Angela King
Keywords: objective writing, points of view
Objective writing offers the reader multiple points of view on a subject and uses a non-judgmental approach to language to appeal to the masses. The following guidelines will help with objective writing and encourage a neutral point of view.
Focus on the target audience. Objective writing will appeal to all readers because it includes multiple points of view. Research the other points of view to add balance to the article and use quotes from reputable sources for added credibility.
Choose words carefully. Objective writing can be produced successfully using third-person, active voice. Omit word choices that provoke an emotional response, and instead focus on maintaining neutrality. Keep sentences concise.
Present only verifiable facts with objective writing. Although you may have an opinion on a topic, journalistic writing, with the exception of editorials, is not the place to display your stance. Concentrate on providing factual statements to avoid interjecting your opinions in the article.
Know your role as the article writer. Your responsibility as the topic moderator is to present differing points of view both factually and equally. Your job is not to sway the reader, but to give a well-rounded and thoughtful presentation of the facts in a way that allows the reader to form his own opinion.
If the audience is unable to guess your political affiliation, religious background or your stance on hot-button topics, you have mastered objective writing.
A stay-at-home mom with a background in research and history, Angela King is a freelance writer for Writers Research Group.
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