Conventions of a double page spread:

• They all include a main image that is usually related to the story within the text.
• A title that is bigger than all the other text.
• The text is usually written in columns.
• The heading is usually in a bold font so it stands out from the page
• There are certain colours so it sticks to a convention
• Sometimes the picture is a cross the whole DPS with all text on the picture.
• Quotes are used sometimes in the title/headline top break up the text
• Often includes the name of the journalist or person who wrote the article
• First letter of the article is bigger to show you where to start reading.
• Sometimes uses stylized fonts.
• Headlines used to draw the reader in but don't tell them what the whole article is about
• Byline-who wrote the article, photographers credit.
• Laid out in 2-4 collumns.
• Strap line at the top- what the article is about.
• The article is usually written infromally and the personality
• of the journalist come through.