Table of contents

  1. Avoid sections associated with print publications
  2. Abstract or Executive Summary
  3. Disclaimer
  4. Introduction or Background information
  5. Things you need to know about this release and Background notes
  6. Authors and Acknowledgements
  7. Collaborations
  8. Questions as section headings
  9. Conclusion
  10. Feedback
  11. Quality and methodology
  12. References
  13. Annexes and Appendices

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Introduction or Background information

Similar to abstracts, these types of sections are not suited to web writing. They slow down users and stop them getting to the main messages of the content. 

Online users want information quickly and easily, so include the most important information first; think of the inverted pyramid. Any background information should be included based on order of importance for the user and weaved into the main analysis or information sections. 

Any information on data sources, quality, recent changes and methods should be included in the Data sources and quality section.