“Letter to the Editor” or “Correspondence” is considered a “post publication peer review”. They are generally listed in the scientific databases as a publication. Therefore, the evidence against or in favor of the discussed subject should be strong enough to attract the journal editors and readers.

How do you write a letter to the editor?

1. Open the letter with a simple salutation.
2. Grab the reader’s attention.
3. Explain what the letter is about at the start.
4. Explain why the issue is important.
5. Give evidence for any praise or criticism.
6. State your opinion about what should be done.
7. Keep it brief.
8. Sign the letter.

Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and the purpose of writing the letter in brief. Paragraph 2: Give a detail of the matter. Paragraph 3: Conclude by mentioning what you expect from the editor. (For example, you may want him to highlight the issue in his newspaper / magazine).

How to write a letter to the editor

1. Respond to an article in the paper.
2. Follow the paper’s directions.
3. Share your expertise.
4. Refer to the legislator or corporation you are trying to influence by name.
5. Write the letter in your own words.
6. Refute, advocate, and make a call to action.
7. Include your contact information.

To know how to write a letter to the editor, just follow these steps:

1. Properly write your postal address, e-mail address, phone number or any other contact information.
2. Write a simple salutation.
3. State the argument you are responding to, provide evidence and say what should be done.
4. Have a simple closing.

To write a formal letter follow the below-given tips: Address or greet the concerned person properly like Dear Sir/Madam. Always mention the subject of writing the letter….Difference Between Formal and Informal Letter.

Beginning the letter

1. Most formal letters will start with ‘Dear’ before the name of the person that you are writing to:
2. ‘Dear Ms Brown,’ or ‘Dear Brian Smith,’
3. You can choose to use first name and surname, or title and surname.
4. ‘Dear Sir/Madam,’
5. Remember to add the comma.

1. Sender’s Address. Make sure that the sender’s address is clear and precise.
2. Date and Receiver’s Address. While writing date, always remember the day is written in figures, month in words and year in full figures.
3. Subject.
4. Salutation.
5. Body of the Letter/Message.
6. Subscription/Leave Taking.
7. Name and Signature.

Use proper layout according to the type of the letter.

1. Write the address, date, salutation and subscription near the left hand side margin.
2. Indenting and punctuation mark may be avoided.
3. Leave space after a Para or important part of layout.
4. Divide the contents/body of the letter into three paragraphs :

Tips for writing a request letter

1. Explain precisely what your request is.
2. Mention the reason for the request.
3. Use polite language and a professional tone.
4. Demonstrate respect and gratitude to the reader.
5. The content of the letter should be official.
6. You may provide contact information where you can be reached.