Comparing Language in Magazines

The language used in modern music magazines like "Q Magazine" are very colloquial, although still using a vast vocabulary and being informative the overall tone used is very relaxed, casual and unpressured. The words used also have some advanced potty mouth, and the censoring does vary depending on the article, this gives the reader a sense of freedom, they no longer have to behave badly behind their mummy's back. It gives that really rocky feel.

The language used in young teen magazines like "we love pop" are simplistic, childish and attempts at constant zingers. Though the content and topics discussed are quite grown up discussing style and celebs the overall tone is very youthful and generally unprofessional. For example when a page on football is found they do not discuss the player's skill but his looks. There are almost no actual articles to be found, everything written is short, to the point and scrawled across the page without a layout.

Market Research Questionnaire

Market Research Questionnaire

How much on average would you spend on a magazine?

∘ £1 or less

∘ £1-£2

∘ £3-£5

∘ More than £5

How often do you think that issues should be published?

∘ Daily

∘ Weekly

∘ Monthly

What is your favourite genre of magazine?

∘ Music

∘ Fashion

∘ Movie

∘ Other (please specify)

What would you like to see in our issues? (Tick as many as you like)

∘ Interviews with students

∘ Tips about school work

∘ An Agony Aunt

∘ Quizzes/Games

∘ Arts and poetry submitted by students

My first contents page

Analysed editor's letters

Editor's letter

A Message from the Editor

Hey y'all, welcome to a brand new year at Hampstead School especially to newly come year 7s, sixth formers and other various students from around the school. We'd also like to welcome back our very own students and thank them for stickin' around. I'd also like to thank you in particular reader for picking up the very first issue of this year's "Hello Hampstead" magazine; inside you will find useful tips, a few good laughs and of course the latest news & trends to be catching up with inside and outside of school. I am approaching the end of my career as the magazine's editor as this will be my last year, so let's make it a good 'un. We are always looking for new talent so do contact the us to join the team or just to post an idea/article. Enjoy the rest of the mag and I'll see you soon.

Warmly,

School Magazine cover draft