Contents Page

1. What is the function of a contents page?
The function of a contents page is to let us know what is in the, for example, magazine and what we will find and where to and what pages we can find it on.
2. How does a reader use a contents page?
The reader can use a contents page by looking at what the contents contain and by using the page numbers to find what they want.
3. What is the conventional layout for a contents page in a magazine?
The conventional layout for a contents page in a magazine is what they will find on each page and what numbers. For example,
What's hot this week? Pg 23
4. What is the conventional design for a contents page in a magazine?
The conventional design for a contents page in a magazine is an attractive or eye catching picture on the page either down the side or in the background and then the writing.
5. How much information does a contents page contain?
Not too much that there would be no point in looking at the other pages.
6. What information does a contents page contain?
The information to make the reader be interested and find exactly what they want.
7. How much images are used in a conventional contents page?
Usually only one or two, not so many so they don't have any more to include in the other pages.
8. How is language used in a conventional contents page?
Depending on the type of magazine it is, they use the type of language that relates to that type of article.
9. What are the key codes and conventions of a contents page?
10. How does the function of a contents page affect it's layout and design?
It affects it by making us want to know more and making it seem more interesting by adding pictures and designs that could be relevant to the contents.