This document summarizes Tiffany Ferris's preliminary research and task for a school magazine mock-up. It outlines conventions found in existing school/college magazines, including bright colors, student photographs, and themes like exams, sports, and welcome. Ideas are proposed for the mock-up's name ("Sixth Life"), image, color scheme, theme ("Welcome Back"), and sample article topics. The summary concludes with notes that the final idea and front cover contents page will be included.