1. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Creating Fact Sheets on Local Issues

2. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas What is a fact sheet? A fact sheet is a single sheet of paper listing important facts about the issue.

3. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Why make a fact sheet? They're easy to make and understand. They can be made very quickly. They're cheap!

4. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas 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. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas 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. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas 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.