Article sections
Article sections separate the different types of content on the page. Consistency is important for our users, so we should aim to use standard section headings where possible.
We have created recommended structures for each of the article types based on research.
| Article type | Description | Recommended structure |
| In-depth analysis (template (Word, 169KB)) | An in-depth look at a topic using new or experimental data | Main points
Labelled analysis section(s) [Topic] data Glossary Data sources and quality Future developments Related links Cite this article |
| Cross-cutting analysis (template (Word, 169KB)) | Broader analysis formed from linking separate data and topics | Main points
Labelled analysis section [Topic] data Glossary Data sources and quality Future developments Related links Cite this article |
| Review (template (Word, 169KB)) | A retrospective examination of previously published data from a different angle | Main points
Labelled analysis section(s) [Topic] data Glossary Data sources and quality Future developments Related links Cite this article |
| Commentary (template (Word, 169KB)) | Commentary on trends found in thematically linked bulletins published on the same day | Main points
Overview of [topic] Labelled analysis section(s) Related links Cite this article |
| Methodology changes (template (Word, 169KB)) | Explanation of how recent or upcoming changes in methodology affect data or findings | Main changes
Overview of [method or topic] Labelled section per change Future developments Related links Cite this article |
| Progress report (template (Word, 169KB)) | Description of a project, programme or roadmap, or an update on any progress, changes or developments | Overview of project or changes
Labelled section per bullet Future developments Related links Cite this article |
| Current and upcoming work (template (Word, 182KB)) | Articles published at regular intervals that allow teams to share information about their present and future work on a specific topic or theme. Read more in Current and upcoming work articles | Overview of [theme/topic/emerging trend]
Our current work Upcoming work Future developments Provide feedback Publication schedule Related links |
| Digital content article | Short articles on a timely topic that are collaboratively written with the Digital Content team and focus on visual representation of data | Email DigitalContent@ons.gov.uk to find out more about Digital content articles and how to commission them. |