How to write an information sheet

What makes a good leaflet?

In order to make a good leaflet, it is extremely important to use factual information so as to help an audience who may need help, instruction and/or information on a specific area. Furthermore, the information sheet must be catchy, well organised, it may include titles and headings, and the purpose should be clear.

Introduction

To begin with, it is necessary to present topic and show the purpose of the leaflet. In addition, the writer may include a general idea of what will be developed in the other paragraphs.

Titles and headings

Titles and headings might be included in an information sheet but these are not compulsory. They may help to organise the text but they must be precise. The audience should easily understand why the writer decided to use that title for that paragraph.

Text

A successful information sheet presents the important points in a clear and organised way. Every single idea must be developed with the intention of giving information, instruction or help to the audience.

Lettering

The letter font, size and color are very important when writing and information sheet. A correct leaflet requieres an adequate font and color which should be selected after taking into consideration the seriousness of the topic.

Layout

Presentation and organisation are two of the most important issues in order to catch the reader´s attention. The writer should respect lettering and the use of titles and headings along the leaflet in order to make it tidy and catchy.

Before you write

Before writing an information sheet, it is necessary to search for precise and reliable infromation which could be included in the leaflet and think about the presentation, organization and different titles and headings. Moreover, the purpose of the information sheet should be decided.

Making notes and writing

After finding the information which would be used in the information sheet, the wrtiter could prepare a plan. Then, he/she would be able to divide and organise ideas under the headings he had chosen before. If the writer takes into account these important details, writing the information sheet would not be a difficult task.

Now it is your turn! Start planning, pay attention to this information and your information sheet will be successful.