Identifying key conventions of a contents page

In a magazine there is a content pages, it is designed to allow readers what the contents are inside a magazine. They provide short and brief information on the individual articles that are featured inside the magazine.

Key conventions of a contents page:

•  A grid structure must be followed. e.g rulers and gridlines must be used to contruct your ideas.
• Includes contents banner at the top of page.
• date, issue number, web address and social media information is placed along with the masthead
• 1 or 2 columns of information with subheadings 
• To locate the pages, numbers are used.
• Photos of the content are used, they contain numbers and captions. the importance of the article depends on the size of the image.
• Every article will feature a heading. It is usually large and bold so that it stands out.
• The blurb is usually smaller and placed below the heading.
• A callout box or an editors letter, showing the subscription of the magazine.
• The text of the page is important, a suitable size of text should be used. Specifically no bigger than 24 pt and no smaller than 10pt. 

Here are some examples :