1. Fun with fact sheets! Creating materials to support your policy goals

2. What is a fact sheet?
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3. A fact sheet is a presentation of data in a format which emphasizes key points concisely and persuasively
Accurate
Local
Compelling

4. What are fact sheets used for?

5. 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

6. 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

7. Use social math

12. 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

13. Remember…
Accurate
Local
Compelling

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

15. Let’s give it a try!

16. The State of Alaska Obesity Prevention and Control Program and contractors are available to help you make Alaska healthier through policy and systems change