We welcome letters to the editor as part of our commitment to fostering open, informed, and respectful public dialogue. To ensure fairness and clarity, please follow the guidelines below:
1. Word Count
- Letters should be between 300 and 500 words.
- Shorter letters are more likely to be published in full; longer submissions may be edited for length and clarity.
2. Relevance and Timeliness
- Letters must respond to a recent article, editorial, or a pressing public issue.
- Submissions that are time-sensitive are more likely to be considered.
3. Clarity and Focus
- Please address only one main issue or argument per letter.
- Use clear, concise language that can be understood by a broad readership.
4. Civility and Respect
- Critique ideas, arguments, or policies—not individuals.
- Submissions containing abusive, defamatory, or discriminatory language will not be published.
5. Accuracy and Responsibility
- Authors are responsible for ensuring factual accuracy.
- Cite reliable sources where appropriate. Letters containing misinformation will be rejected.
6. Authorship
- All letters must include the writer’s full name, city of residence, and valid contact information (phone or email).
- Only the writer’s name and location will be published; contact details are for verification only.
7. Originality
- Letters must be original and exclusive to this publication.
- Content previously published elsewhere will not be considered.
8. Editorial Rights
- The editorial team reserves the right to edit all submissions for grammar, clarity, style, and length, while preserving the writer’s core meaning. Letters and articles are selected based on their relevance to Jaffna Monitor’s editorial scope and public interest value.
- Publication is not guaranteed, and decisions of the editorial team are final.