diff --git a/finance-vix/README.md b/finance-vix/README.md
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 @todo
+
+Every data package must have a `README.md`. The `README.md` should follow [good practices](https://frictionlessdata.io/guides/publish-faq/#readme).
+
+Use the [`README-template.md`](resources/README-template.md) to kick start writing a `README.md` for this data package.
diff --git a/gross-domestic-product-2014/README.md b/gross-domestic-product-2014/README.md
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+@todo
+
+Every data package must have a `README.md`. The `README.md` should follow [good practices](https://frictionlessdata.io/guides/publish-faq/#readme).
+
+Use the [`README-template.md`](resources/README-template.md) to kick start writing a `README.md` for this data package.
diff --git a/gross-domestic-product-all/README.md b/gross-domestic-product-all/README.md
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+@todo
+
+Every data package must have a `README.md`. The `README.md` should follow [good practices](https://frictionlessdata.io/guides/publish-faq/#readme).
+
+Use the [`README-template.md`](resources/README-template.md) to kick start writing a `README.md` for this data package.
diff --git a/inflation/README.md b/inflation/README.md
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+@todo
+
+Every data package must have a `README.md`. The `README.md` should follow [good practices](https://frictionlessdata.io/guides/publish-faq/#readme).
+
+Use the [`README-template.md`](resources/README-template.md) to kick start writing a `README.md` for this data package.
diff --git a/text-file/README.md b/text-file/README.md
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+@todo
+
+Every data package must have a `README.md`. The `README.md` should follow [good practices](https://frictionlessdata.io/guides/publish-faq/#readme).
+
+Use the [`README-template.md`](resources/README-template.md) to kick start writing a `README.md` for this data package.