Fun with fact sheets!

Creating materials to support your policy goals

What is a fact sheet?

A fact sheet is a presentation of data in a format which emphasizes key points concisely and persuasively

Accurate

Local

Compelling

What are fact sheets used for?

Writing a good fact sheet• One page is best

• Write in lay terms using words that the average person can understand

• Find ways to simplify complex ideas. Tell Stories

Writing a good fact sheet• Keep the text brief and in a

font of at least 12

• Make it very clear what you want the reader to do

• Use bold, text boxes and graphics to add emphasis

• Use bullets for lists

Use social math

Avoiding common mistakes• Too many facts

• Different sources saying the same thing

• Facts in random order with no flow or structure

• No call to action

Accurate

Local

Compelling

Remember…

What resources do you have available to localize your fact sheet?

Let’s give it a try!

The State of Alaska Obesity Prevention and Control

Program and contractors are available to help you make Alaska healthier through

policy and systems change