User:Lynnberry~enwikibooks/Factsheet

Title of your factsheet
For your factsheet, having a good title is crucial. From the title your potential audience will decide whether or not the information would be relevant for them.

What is a fact sheet?
A fact sheet consists of:
 * Title
 * Brief background
 * Explanation of the issue: where physical activity is linked with a health condition(s)
 * Recommendations
 * Further reading / information sources
 * Support for all claims using acceptable evidence (e.g. peer reviewed research)
 * Suitable illustrations / images if appropriate (not restricted by copyright)
 * References (in-text & reference list)

Tips for writing a fact sheet

 * Know your audience
 * Who are they?
 * What will they want to know?
 * How will they use the information?
 * Be selective
 * What is the most useful information?
 * What and where is more information?
 * Communicate effectively
 * Use simple, clear, concise language
 * Explain medical or health terms
 * Use clear heading titles and bullet points
 * Empower your reader
 * Make it clear what you want them to do
 * Give them enough to take action
 * Provide references/links to more information
 * Design an effective layout
 * Keep the look simple so that information is easy to read and is engaging. Information can be organised into tables, graphs or images, bullet points and/or headings.
 * Use effective visuals that explain information