The genre of writing I decided to research for my second unessay was a magazine article. I intended to write the first unessay as a magazine article, but due to my lack of knowledge of that type of writing, and since I was pressed on time I opted out for a format I am more familiar with. After some research I found the key elements of a magazine page which are: headlines, intros, body copy or body text, pull quotes, subheads, and image captions. Some of these elements I have been familiar with from a young age, but I have never heard of the more subtle elements such as the byline which is used as an addition to the credits, and the folio which contains the page number and could also contain publication logo, date, month, section title, or web page (Elements). As for the common layout of articles, the writing is organized in columns separated by “gutters.” I have heard that columns helps the reader because the reader does not have to turn their head as much to read one line of text. A document from George Mason University, help me realize that every small detail, from subtitles to margin sizes, are carefully chosen by page designers to benefit the reader and to create a more inviting piece of writing in order to keep the reader engaged.
"Elements of a Magazine Page." Magazine Designing. N.p., 26 Mar. 2013. Web. 06 Nov. 2015.
University, Credit, All Art With Rare Exception, and Should Be Credited. Some. Anatomy of a Magazine Layout (n.d.): n. pag. Web.
-Jesus A. Lopez
"Elements of a Magazine Page." Magazine Designing. N.p., 26 Mar. 2013. Web. 06 Nov. 2015.
University, Credit, All Art With Rare Exception, and Should Be Credited. Some. Anatomy of a Magazine Layout (n.d.): n. pag. Web.
-Jesus A. Lopez