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Creating Fact Sheets on Local Issues

Learn how to create effective and informative fact sheets on local issues. Fact sheets are single sheets of paper that list important facts about the issue and can be easily made, understood, and distributed. They are useful for civic organizations, business groups, grassroots organizations, school boards, and more. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to make a fact sheet, including tips on message and audience considerations, fact verification, layout design, source citation, and avoiding common pitfalls.

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Creating Fact Sheets on Local Issues

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  1. Creating Fact Sheets on Local Issues

  2. What is a fact sheet? A fact sheet is a single sheet of paper listing important facts about the issue.

  3. Why make a fact sheet? • They're easy to make and understand. • They can be made very quickly. • They're cheap!

  4. Who can fact sheets target? • Civic organizations • Business groups • Grassroots organizations • School boards • Labor unions • Church organizations • The local press • Health organizations • Local government • Grantmakers • Parent-teacher groups

  5. How to make a fact sheet • Consider your message and audience. • Find and verify your facts. • Narrow it down. • Decide on the layout. • Cite your sources. • Explain what the facts mean, if necessary.

  6. Some things to avoid: • Don't overdo percentages. • Don't stretch the truth. • Avoid unscientific surveys or polls. • Don't be repetitive. • Don't inundate the reader with too many facts.

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