Statistical commentaries

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Statistical commentaries should give the user a brief understanding of the main data points from the statistics publication.

They should be:

How to structure a statistical commentary publication

Statistical commentaries should be separated into these main sections:

Section	Contents
New to this update	100 word summary of what has been modified in the statistics publication links to data included further down the page (if needed)
Main findings	overview of the most pertinent data that has come from the statistics publication this should be 6 to 7 bullet points in length
Summary	this is where you should go into the detail of the statistical commentary illustrated with Figures and charts sub-headings can be used to divide up this summary for ease of reading
Background information	provide context to the statistics publication - why it was commissioned, who was involved, and information on the main issues that the publication addresses relevant links to the full statistical publication or partner sites

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