Contents Page Conventions

·         Letter from the/an editor – look at length (word count), mode of address (directed at target audience).  Encourages interaction between audience and magazine.

·         Photos with captions – hooks, tantalising the reader with what is to come.

·         List of contents with page numbers – make sure you are offering the audience value for money.  Larger (different colours/emboldened) font for headings with brief summary below.  All contents should reflect the genre of the magazine.

·         Cohesion – colour/use of recognised logo (often in form of magazine name) in same font style and colour to match the cover.

·         Editorial team – who is involved with production?

·         Headers and footers – include date, web address, issue number, name of magazine.