factsheet
Quick reference document
A factsheet is a document presenting key information about a topic in a concise, easily digestible format—typically a single page of bullet points, statistics, and brief explanations.
Organizations produce factsheets to inform the public, brief journalists, or summarize policy positions: The campaign released a factsheet on the candidate's healthcare plan.
Also spelled as two words: fact sheet.
Printed promotional material
- leafletSingle-sheet printed handout
- handoutFree distribution to recipients
- pamphletUnbound topical booklet
- flyerPrinted advertisement sheet
one-pager · infographic · PDF · printout · circular · insert · mailer · white paper
Condensed version of content
- abstractCondensed version of text
- outlineSummary of key elements
- recapBrief review of events
- briefingConcise information session
rundown · digest · highlights · overview · condensation · snapshot · quick reference · key points
Collected numerical information
- figuresNumerical values or forms
- metricsStandards for assessment
- demographicsStatistical population characteristics
- numbersCounting and calculation symbols
percentages · charts · tables · graphs · indicators · benchmarks · comparisons · rankings
Mention of a source
- sourcePoint of origin
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- bibliographyList of cited works
- appendixSupplementary section after main text
footnote · cross-reference · verification · attribution · corroboration · evidence · substantiation · sourcing
Official enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- talking pointsPrepared discussion themes
- position paperFormal document stating views
- advocacyPleading for a cause
campaign · government · public affairs · lobbying · stakeholder · FAQ · key messages
brochure
Printed promotional material
- leafletSingle-sheet printed handout
- handoutFree distribution to recipients
- pamphletUnbound topical booklet
flyer · one-pager · infographic · PDF · printout · circular · insert · mailer · white paper · explainer
synopsis
Condensed version of content
briefing · rundown · digest · highlights · overview · condensation · snapshot · quick reference · key points · bullet points
statistics
Collected numerical information
- figuresNumerical values or forms
- metricsStandards for assessment
- demographicsStatistical population characteristics
numbers · percentages · charts · tables · graphs · indicators · benchmarks · comparisons · rankings · ratios
citation
Mention of a source
- sourcePoint of origin
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- bibliographyList of cited works
appendix · footnote · cross-reference · verification · attribution · corroboration · evidence · substantiation · sourcing · endnote
legislation
Official enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- talking pointsPrepared discussion themes
- position paperFormal document stating views
advocacy · campaign · government · public affairs · lobbying · stakeholder · FAQ · key messages
- documentsdocument, news, email, report, letter
- government documentswhite paper, laws, federal records, gazette, constitutions
- political publicationspamphlet, leaflet, broadside, tract, political pamphlet
factsheetin-depth analysis
Thorough detailed examination
white paper · treatise · dissertation · tome · monograph
factsheetdisinformation
Intentional deceptive falsehoods
misinformation · propaganda · lies · fabrication · falsehoods