Research: Contents Page

BASIC CONVENTIONS OF A CONTENTS PAGE

 

• The contents will have one main image, usually relating to the feature article.
• There will be other small images on the page, between 3 and 4.
• The images have to take up 50% of the page.
• The colour scheme for the contents page has to be the same as the front cover.
• The small images should have anchored text, usually a quote or description, with a page number directing you to the page this image relates to.
• The writing is split up up to three columns, each with a clear headline i.e Features, Regulars.
• The word 'contents' should be used at the top of the page as a masthead.
• Some contents pages have the magazine title on the contents page as well, if not just the logo.
• The issue number and date is placed at the top of the page.
• Some contents pages have a letter from the editor, subscription information and social networking websites.