Codes and conventions of a contents page

• Different sections and subtitles.
• Pictures linking to different articles.
• Name of magazine - easily indentified.
• Numbered articles - grouped into topics or ordered - organised.
• Captions by pictures.
• Little pictures of different stories than on the front cover to attract different audiences.
• Contrasting colours - colour scheme not always same as front cover.
• Plain background.
• Date and issue.
• Website address.
• Connects with the front cover - small copy of the front cover.
• Editoral to involve audience.
• 2-3 different fonts on the page.
• Competitions.