Use of Conventions

How does your product use or challenge conventions of your genre?
My magazine is based off of the idea of high school athletes. Specifically, those who participate in cross country or track. Cross country and track season go back to back with each other, so coverage would be provided monthly. My magazine challenges a way in which sports magazines are usually done, because of who it focuses on. My articles are based around high school athletes. This will attract an audience of younger kids still in school, as well as coaches and others involved in the running business. The magazine may help to draw awareness to outstanding high school runners around the country. It will also update runners that may be competing against these athletes. Another feature of my magazine will provide helpful tips in all aspects of running. This may include shoes, what to eat and drink, and clothing.

How does your product represent social groups or conventions?
My magazine represents the social group of athletes in track and/or cross country. Nearly all high schools have a track team or cross country team, if not both. This magazine will attract long distance athletes, sprinters, jumpers, and throwers. It represents conventions of usual sports magazines excluding the viewers and people it is focused on. My magazine will show conventions of magazines focusing on competitive sports that also provide helpful insight for athletes.

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