How do I write a contents page?

Follow these 11 principles to make sure your website content gets the attention it deserves.Know your audience. Follow the “inverted pyramid” model. Write short, simple sentences. Stick to active voice. Show, don’t tell. Nix the jargon. Mix up your word choice. Make text scannable.

How a table of contents looks like?

A table of contents usually includes the titles or descriptions of first-level headings (chapters in longer works), and often includes second-level headings (sections or A-heads) within the chapters as well, and occasionally even includes third-level headings (subsections or B-heads) within the sections as well.

What is the purpose of the contents page?

The contents page (table of contents) is a crucial aspect in any book. It tells the reader what to expect – how many chapters there are, what the sections of the book look like, how long it is, and what pages they can find certain topics on.

What comes first table of contents or introduction?

Usually, the Contents page will come after the Acknowledgements and Abstract, and before the List of figures (if you have one) and the Introduction. Be very careful when making your final draft that all of the page numbers given in the Contents are correct.

Does every book have a table of contents?

All of that said, most published novels and memoirs don’t have a Table of Contents. Most just number their chapters and leave it at that. It’s a time-tested approach you can feel comfortable using, so don’t feel you need to work extra hard to come up with anything fancier.