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1. Unit 51 Page Layout & Design
PR8-b: Editing and Processing Text to Meet a Brief
Product Research: Double Page Spread
Magazine Articles
All magazine articles follow a particular framework or structure.
Headline:
All stories have a headline, or ‘masthead’ which gives the reader an idea of what the article
is about. Headlines in music magazines often use puns or other techniques, such as
alliteration, to captivate their audience.
Introduction:
As the first paragraph in an article, the introduction is very important. Its contents tell the
reader in more detail what the article is about. Research into how people read magazines
shows that most people read the headline first, followed by the first paragraph of the story. If
the introduction is not interesting then most people will to continue reading the article. The
first paragraph is often known as a kicker printed in a bold font.

2. Features of magazine articles
 Informal language
 Use of puns
 Use of alliteration
 Exaggeration for effect
 Slang
 Colloquial language (chatty)
 Informal names used
 Short, snappy sentences
 Heightened language (over the top)
 Adjectives are often exciting and risque
 There is a focus upon appearance/style
 Frequent use of elision e.g. won’t, don’t. (another informal technique)

3. Language Content Style Proof read:
Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation
Headlines
Dan’s
writing style
was a
mixture of
formal and
informal it
had to be
formal
enough to
make a
mature
connection
with the
audience
but also
didn’t
alienate
them with
the overuse
of elevated
lexis.
The purpose of
Dan’s story is
informative but
also his own
opinion his
creates of a level
almost a likening
to the reader, he
has to be either
critical or positive
in this case he is
negative but still
doesn’t become
nonchalant in his
writing and
doesn’t just
disregard it but
yet instead gives
it constructive
criticism which
people can take
on board.
He also forms his
own opinion from
the outset which
is what is needed
in a review
The article
is about an
opinion so it
isn’t chatty
towards the
reader but
still makes a
connection
almost like it
would be a
friend
asking what
they thought
of the film,
it’s honest
and straight
to the point.
Dan’s grammar is good however is
spelling is not the best so other than
that his work was good he spaces out
his work to make it clear if he moves
onto another point it is clearly
indicated throughout the piece of
writing.
His use of personification
is brilliant in his article he
uses the title of the film in
his headline which makes
the reader instantly relax
and make it more
enjoyable and less like it
all that serious a piece