Writing a letter to the editor
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract
A letter to the Editor is a short communication. It can be written on any subject of interest to the journal reader, and is published at the Editor's discretion. Comments on previously published articles are probably the most common reason for writing a letter. A variety of other types of letters exist, depending on individual journal policy. Letters to the Editor should be objective, constructive and purposeful. They should provide new or useful information that merits publication, or additional or alternative viewpoint or experience to a previously published article. Letters should be short and concise, with clear and specific points.
Keywords
Journal correspondence, letter to the Editor, medical writing, scientific paper
Publication Title
Singapore Medical Journal
Volume
51
Issue
7
Publisher
Singapore Medical Assoc
Publisher Location
LEVEL 2 ALUMNI MEDICAL CENTRE, 2 COLLEGE RD, SINGAPORE 169850, SINGAPORE