There are many aspects to a successful editorial; a proper editorial should always refrain from bias persuading the reader to think a certain way. Editorials with errors can be humiliating and disinteresting to your reader. General information is also required; it enlightens readers who don't know much about the topic you are going to discuss. The Keystone XL pipeline has been a hot topic in politics since 2012. If the bill were passed, a nearly 2,000-mile-long pipeline carrying oil would run from Canada through the central United States to the Gulf from Mexico. Republicans and Democrats have divided opinions on the subject and have had time to share their thoughts through newspaper editorials. The “Keystone Booby Trap” is a more credible editorial in that it contains minimal bias while providing sufficient background information and establishes appropriate credibility. The Oregonian's "Keystone Kop" editorial uses errors and provides little or no background information; so it's not as credible. The editorial published by The Register-Guard titled “The Keystone Booby Trap” does a superior job of providing sufficient background information. Instead of leaving casual readers guessing what the Keystone XL pipeline is, it explains in detail what the Canadian company hopes to do. If Obama passes the bill, the company would build a nearly 2,000-mile-long pipeline connecting southern Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The pipeline would carry oil extracted from the tar sands and transport it to the Gulf, so it can then be shipped to the Middle East for the benefit of Canada. It is essential to provide enough background information in an article or editorial. It is not reasonable to assume that all the middle of the paper... writing. A successful editorial should always provide basic information throughout, while refraining from bias and errors. Background information is important to allow writers to think, while avoiding biases and errors and presenting solid facts to properly convince your reader. All of this together can establish better credibility with your readers, making your article more successful. In this case, the Register-Guard's "The Keystone Booby Trap" demonstrated better qualities of successful editorial than The Oregonian's "The Keystone Kop." Works Cited “Keystone Kop”. Obama denies permit for Keystone XL pipeline. World News DigestJanuary 21, 2012. Issues and Controversies Web. April 15, 2014. “The Keystone Trap” Republicans force the president's hand on the pipeline project. Collection of world news. January 19, 2012. Issues and controversies. Internet. April 15. 2014