#NeurIPS2020 Authors! Wondering what a broader impact statement is and how to write one? We realize this may be a challenge, especially with no precedents to follow from past years. Looking on the bright side, you'll be a part of history! Here are some resources and tips. 1/5 First, the impact statement should not be long or overly speculative - we are looking for a paragraph or two, and not all papers need to include even that much. If your paper is more foundational - e.g. core ML methods or theory - then you may write that it is not applicable. 2/5