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APA Title Page (Cover Page) Format, Example, & Templates

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In APA Style (7th edition), the cover page, or title page, should include:

• A running head (professional papers only) and page number
• The title of the paper
• The name of the author(s)
• The institutional affiliation
• An author note; optional (professional papers only)
• A student paper should also include course information

Note : APA 7 provides slightly different directions for formatting the title pages of professional papers (e.g., those intended for scholarly publication) and student papers (e.g., those turned in for credit in a high school or college course).

Professional paper APA title page

Student paper APA title page

Formatting an APA title page

Note : All text on the title page should be double-spaced and typed in either 12-point, Times New Roman font. In the 7th edition, APA increaded the flexibility regarding font options: which now include Calibri 11, Arial 11, Lucida Sans Unicode 10, Times New Roman 12, or Georgia 11. All words should be centered, and capitalize the first letter of important words.

Running Head

In the 7th edition of the APA style manual, running heads are only required for professional papers that are being submitted for publication (student papers do not require a running head, but still need a page number).

Your title page should contain a running head that is flush left at the top of the page and a page number that is flush right at the top of the page.

Place the running head in the page’s header:

• The running head is the abbreviated title of the paper (IN UPPERCASE LETTERS) aligned left on the page header of all pages, including the title page. APA (7th edition) guidelines require that running heads be a maximum of 50 characters (spaces count as characters).
• The “Running head:” label used in the APA sixth edition is no longer used.
• Place the page number in this same header, but align right, beginning with page number 1 on the title page.
• This header should be 1 inch from the top. Some instructors allow for 1/2 inch, too, but the default is 1 inch.

Paper Title

Position the title of the paper in the upper half of the page. The title should be centered and written in boldface, and important words should be capitalized.

The APA recommends that your title should be a maximum of 12 words and should not contain abbreviations or words that serve no purpose.

Author Name(s)

Institutional affiliation.

Position the school or university’s name below the author(s) name, centered.

A student paper should also include the course number and name, instructor name, and assignment due date.

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The Modern Language Association (MLA) does not require you to create a cover page when you complete your research paper, but some instructors may require it.

If your instructor requires your paper to have a cover page, here is how to make it (very easy). This cover page should include: your school name, your research paper title, your name, your class, your professor name and your paper due date.

How to Format Your MLA Cover Page:

• This page is double spaced and the letters are centered.
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12
• The first letter of each word should be capitalized with the exception of very short words such as: the, and, of, or, a, an, in, to, for. Note: the first letter of the first word should be capitalized, regardless of what kind of word it is.
• Type the name of your university or college.
• Skip to about one-third of the page and type your research paper title, include a subtitle if you have.
• Skip several lines down and type your name, your course name and number, your instructor name and your paper’s due date.

Sample MLA Format Cover Page:

Sample MLA Format Cover Page

Alternate First Page:

If your instructor requires a cover page, you would omit the main heading on your first page. Here is an example of the first page if a cover page is used. You still need your last name and page number on the first page and every other page.

Sample MLA Format First Page with Cover Page

Sample MLA Paper:

Visit here for a sample paper with the cover page. The cover page can vary slightly. This paper also has the outline page for your sample.

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How do I get the header on the second page on down? I tried editing it but then it takes the header away from all the pages.

In word select the header then go to: Header & Footer>Page Number>Format Page Numbers>Page Numbering>Start at page>Set to 0

How do I get the header on the second page on down? I tried editing it but then it takes the header away from all the pages. I am using windows. Also, the page numbers are not working for me either. Please help me.

How should I start the page after my cover page?

https://mlaformat.org/mla-format-heading/

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Should the lines on the cover page be double spaced?

Thanks so much for the picture of the cover page it has helped a lot. But, I was wondering do I still need to put my Title at the top of every page after the header?

Hello Lydia. You do not.

After your cover page, your next page’s heading should look like the “Alternate First Page” above.

After the “Alternate First Page” => your next pages should have “The Inner Pages” heading: https://mlaformat.org/mla-format-heading/

Sample paper: https://mlaformat.org/mla-format-sample-paper-with-cover-page-and-outline/

hey Lydia you don’t need to but if you want to you can

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Hi Kaylin, I am glad you find this site useful. Take care!

By the way (sorry i forgot!) for the coverpage, would the text font be 12 times new roman???

You can set everything 12, Times New Roman. Or you can set the Title a little larger than 12, that should work too.

In the example above, I have the title larger than 12.

Here is an example with everything set at 12.

Thank you so much for your help on this useful website! I found it very organized and I’m very glad that I came across this particular article. Thanks!!!!!!!:)

I have a question regarding the cover page and the following pages. If I have a cover page as the example provided, do I still need the heading on the next page? And should the pages after that contain my last name on the top left as the header does on the on the previous pages? or do I not need the header at all if I have the cover page and just my name?

Excellence question, Stella! I have updated this article with information on the first page if a cover page is used. Please see “Alternate First Page” above.

You can omit the main heading but you still need your last name and page number on the first page and all subsequent pages. Take care!

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APA Title Page (7th edition) | Template for Students & Professionals

Published on November 6, 2020 by Raimo Streefkerk . Revised on January 17, 2024.

APA provides different guidelines for student and professional papers. The student version of the APA title page should include the following information (double spaced and centered):

Paper title

• Author name
• Department and university name
• Course number and name
• Instructor name
• Due date of the assignment

The professional title page also includes an author note (flushed left), but not a course name, instructor name, or due date.

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Title page example (student and professional version), institutional affiliation, course information, author note, page header, including an image on the title page.

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Write an informative, striking title that summarizes the topic of your paper. Try to keep the title focused and use relevant keywords.

Place the title three or four lines down from the top of the paper. Center align and bold it. Don’t forget to use title case capitalization (capitalize the first letter of each word, except small words such as articles and short prepositions).

Write the author’s name under the paper title (leave a blank line in between). Give their full names (first name, middle initial(s) and last name), but don’t include titles (Dr., Prof.) or degrees (Ph.D., MSc).

Multiple authors on the title page

List the authors in order of their contribution. If there are two authors, separate their names with the word “and”, like this:

If there are more than two authors, separate their names with a comma. Only write “and” before the last author, like this:

Write the author’s affiliation on the next line under the author names. Students should specify the department and institution where they’re attending school. Professional researchers should specify the department and institution where they conducted their research.

Multiple authors with different affiliations

Use superscript numbers on the author line to indicate which institution they’re affiliated with. Don’t use superscript numbers if all authors are affiliated with the same institution (and department).

On a student title page, provide information about the course. List the following information on separate (double spaced) lines under the author’s affiliation:

• Instructor(s)
• Assignment’s due date

For professional papers, you may include an author note. This note may contain the author’s ORCID iD, affiliation changes, disclosures of conflicts of interest, brief acknowledgments, and contact information (in that specific order). Present this information in separate paragraphs.

Place the author note on the bottom half of the page. Center the label “Author note” and apply bold styling. The paragraphs in the author note are left-aligned. The first line of each new paragraph is indented.

For more information about formatting the author note, see section 2.7 of the APA Publication Manual.

For a student title page, the page header consists of just a page number in the top-right corner. There is no need for a running head (as was the case in APA 6th edition).

A professional title page does have a running head. The running head is an abbreviated version of the paper title in all capital letters. The maximum length is 50 characters (counting spaces).

Images are not usually included on an APA title page, and APA does not provide any guidelines for doing so. It’s usually viewed as unprofessional to include an image, since the title page is there to provide information, not for decoration.

If you do decide to include an image on your title page, make sure to check whether you need permission from the creator of the image. Include a note directly underneath the image acknowledging where it comes from, beginning with the word “ Note .” (italicized and followed by a period):

• If you found the image online or in another source, include a citation and copyright attribution .
• If it’s an image you created yourself (e.g., a photograph you took, an infographic you designed), explain this (e.g., “Photograph taken by the author.”).

Don’t give the image a label, title, or number. Only images within the text itself are labeled as figures .

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APA cover (title) page: format and templates

There are two types of title page required for APA style papers, a professional and a student version.

Student APA cover page

As long as students do not have any specific guidance from their instructors in regards to a cover page format, they should include the following elements on their cover page:

• Running head : only for APA 6th you write "Running head: TITLE" as a header. APA 7th does not require a running head.
• Title of the paper : three to four lines down from the top of the title page, centered and in bold for APA 7 (APA 6 does not have a title in bold).
• Name of author(s) : include a double-spaced blank line between the paper title and the author name(s).
• Affiliation for each author (the university attended, including department)
• Course number and name
• Name of instructor
• Due date of the assignment (date format used in your location)
• Page number (included on all pages), cover page is number 1.
• Times New Roman is the preferred font, 12-point .
• Double spacing
• 1 inch margins

We created a a student APA cover page template of both 6th & 7th edition, which you can download:

Professional APA cover page

A professional APA cover page should include the following elements:

• Name of each author : include a double-spaced blank line between the paper title and the author names.
• Affiliation for each author: give the name of the institution at which the research was carried out.
• Author note : see the specific instructions below.
• Running head (included on all pages): for APA 6th you write "Running head: TITLE" and for APA 7th only the title in caps is required (omitting the phrase running head).
• Page number (included on all pages): page 1 is the cover page.
• Times New Roman is the preferred font, 12 -point.

Since there are a few slight differences between the professional cover page in APA 6th and 7th edition, we created a template for each version, which you can download.

APA cover page: Author note format

An author note in a professional paper can be found at the bottom of the cover page. It is usually composed of four paragraphs.

• In the first paragraph : for APA 6, give the name of the author and their affiliation. For APA 7, give the authors' ORCID iDs. Omit this part if the authors don't have ORCID iDs.
• Second paragraph : Specify any changes of affiliation (for both APA 6 & 7). Use the following format: “[Author’s name] is now at [affiliation].” This paragraph may also clarify the death of an author.
• Third paragraph : give any confidentiality disclosures and/or acknowledgments.
• Fourth paragraph : give the contact information of the author(s).

Format : start this section in the bottom half of the title page, below the affiliations. Leave a minimum of one blank line between the affiliation and the author note title. Center the title “Author Note” in bold. The first line of each paragraph should be indented and all aligned to the left.

Further reading

For more details not covered in this guide, take a look at the following sources:

📝 Student and Professional APA cover page (7th ed.)

🌐 APA 6th cover page tutorial

Frequently Asked Questions about APA cover (title) page

The title page of a student paper serves as a representation of the author. It is a mere formality, as it makes your paper appear more academic. As a student, the title page helps your instructor identify on a glance who wrote the paper, what the topic is, and for what course. In sum, a student should add a title page when indicated.

The title page of a professional paper serves as a representation of the author. For professionals, the function of a title page is to introduce the reader to the main facts of the paper, such as the author, the topic, the year of publication, and contact information. In sum, a professional should add a title page to comply with academic standards.

No. According to APA style, the title's font of a title page should not include any type of Word Art or "fun" fonts of any kind. APA style indicates titles should be written in the same font as the rest of the text, it should centered and in bold (for APA 7).

Yes, APA style's title page should be formated as page 1 of the paper, followed by the abstract page as page 2.

If you learn better by watching than by reading, here are two YouTube tutorials that will help you create a title page: APA Style 7th Edition: Student Paper Formatting and APA Style 7th Edition: Professional Paper Formatting by Samuel Forlenza, PhD.

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The 7th edition of the APA title page (introduced in 2019) has separate formatting guidelines for student and professional research papers. It replaced the APA 6th edition, which was introduced in 2009. The APA 7 formatting guidelines allow for more flexibility when it comes to font size and style. 

If you have questions about how to format your cover page, this article is for you. We will be taking a look at the formatting guidelines for the APA style cover page for students as well as professional papers. In order to help you create an appropriate cover page, we’ve also included an APA 7 title page template and plenty of APA cover page examples. 

What is the title page for an APA paper?

The APA title page is the first page of your academic paper that provides information on the title, author(s), professors, and institutions affiliated with your research paper. There are separate APA cover page formats for student and professional papers.

An APA 7 title page consists of the following components:

Student paper

• Page number*
• Title of the paper
• Name of author(s)
• Institutional affiliation
• Name and number of the course
• Name of professor(s)
• Date of submission

*A running head (shortened version of the title) is generally not required for student papers unless explicitly stated by the professor.

Professional paper

• Page number 
• Running head 
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Author note (Author’s ORCID iD, affiliation changes, disclosures of conflicts of interest, and the author’s contact information)

Now that we’ve gotten a gist of the APA title page format, let’s understand how to construct cover pages for both these versions in detail.

How to construct an APA title page

Before you start formatting the APA first page, there are a few ground rules you must consider. Here are the rules for formatting an APA title page:

• Leave a one-inch margin for all pages. 
• Use double spacing throughout your cover page.
• Maintain consistency in font size and style. 
• Avoid using any titles (Dr, Prof) or degrees (MA, PhD).
• Include the running header and the page number on the top left and right corners respectively. (Simply include the page number for student papers.)
• After leaving 4–5 lines, input and centrally align the title of your paper.
• Include the first, middle, and last name(s) of the author(s) respectively, exactly below the title.
• Include the name of the affiliated university/universities below the names of the authors involved.
• For student papers, include the name of the course professor and the due date below the affiliated university. 
• For professional papers, include the author note a few lines below the affiliated university/universities.
• The author note should be bolded and centrally aligned.
• Details such as the author’s ORCID iD, contact information, affiliation changes, and disclosures of conflicts of interest should be right aligned and placed under the author note.  

The APA 7 format is pretty flexible when it comes to the font style. You can use any of the following font styles in your paper:

• 12-point Times New Roman 
• 11-point Calibri
• 11-point Arial
• 10-point Lucida Sans Unicode  
• 11-point Georgia  
• 10-point Computer Modern  

Now, let’s take a closer look at how to construct the individual elements of both student and professional versions of APA 7th edition title pages:

The following APA cover page examples will help you locate the exact position of each component. These examples cover both, student and professional papers and will guide you in constructing your own cover page. We’ve labeled each of these components and will guide you on how to format them.

Here are the main components of the above APA title page examples:

1. Page number

The page number in an APA style title page should be present on the top right corner of each page and the title page should always be considered page number “1”.

Follow these steps to correctly format the page number in Microsoft Word: 

• Activate the header by double-clicking on the top of the page.
• Click on the “Insert” tab.
• Select the “Page numbers” option.
•  Hover over “Top of Page” and select “Plain Number 3”.

Once this process is complete, you should have a page number for all your sheets.

2. Running head

A running head consists of the title of your paper in all caps. It is compulsory when it comes to professional research papers, but is generally not mandatory for student papers.  

The running head should be in line with the page number, left aligned, and under 50 characters long (including spaces). If your title is longer, you’ll have to shorten it so it can fit the character count of the running head. Make sure to include the main idea of the title here and exclude the less important parts.

Here’s an example of an APA format title along with the running head:

Passing the Genetic Torch: Examining the Mechanisms of Genetic Variation

EXAMINING THE MECHANISMS OF GENETIC VARIATION

3. APA title

The title of your APA cover page must be succinct, informative, and eye-catching. It should also contain the relevant keywords of your paper, essentially providing a gist of your paper. Although not mandatory, it is a good idea to limit your title to under 12 words.

Here’s how to create your APA format title as per the specified guidelines:

• Position your title 4–5 lines from the top of your page.
• Select your title to centrally align and bold it.
• Use the title case* while creating your heading.

*Capitalize the first letter of each word apart from articles and prepositions.

4. Name of the author(s)

After adding your title, mention the name of the authors under the title of the paper (leave a blank line in between). The APA formatting guidelines for the names of authors are different for student and professional papers.

Take a look:

Student papers

Student papers only include the names of authors involved in the process of writing the paper.

• Make sure to include the first, middle, and last names of the authors in precisely this order.
• In the case of two authors, separate the names with an “and”.
• In the case of three or more authors, separate each name with a comma and input the last name with an Oxford comma as well as an “and”.
• Don’t mention titles such as “Dr” and “Prof” or degrees such as “MA” and “PhD”.

Professional papers  

The names of authors in professional papers follow similar guidelines to those of student papers. However, they do include a few additional elements.

• In the case of multiple affiliated institutions, use superscript numbers after the names of the authors. 

5. Institutional affiliations

An author’s institutional affiliation is placed below their name on an APA cover page.

• Add the department and university name, separated by a comma. 
• In the case of multiple affiliations, mention the institutions corresponding to each author in the order of their names.
• Add a superscript number before the name of each institution to indicate the corresponding author.

6. Name and number of the course

It’s mandatory to include the name and number of the course for student papers . 

• Align the information centrally and place it below the institutional affiliation. 
• Write the course number in all caps followed by the course name and separate them by a colon. (For example: HISTORYLIT303: Historical Writing)
• Write the name of your course professor below the course name and number and align it centrally.
• Include the designation as well as the first and last name of your professor. 

7. Author note

Professional papers often contain an author note.

• Place the “Author Note” label at the bottom half of the page, bolded and aligned centrally.
• Add an indent of 0.5 inches for all entries in the author note and align them to the left.
• Follow the author’s names with their ORCID iDs.
• Mention any changes in the authors’ affiliation.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Add the authors’ contact information.

8. Date of submission

The date of submission for the paper is only to be included for student papers and should be placed below the professor’s name. 

• Centrally align the date of submission using the “Month, Day, Year” format. 
• Spell out the month and avoid abbreviating it. 
• Include the complete year instead of just the last two digits.

Here’s an example: October 02, 2023

APA 7 title page template

Our expertise in providing superior paper editing services has helped us create an APA 7 title page template for students and research professionals. These templates are written using the 12-point Times New Roman font. They also follow all the guidelines for an APA 7 cover page that we’ve highlighted above.  

  APA 7 Title Page Template for Students

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Title Page Setup

A title page is required for all APA Style papers. There are both student and professional versions of the title page. Students should use the student version of the title page unless their instructor or institution has requested they use the professional version. APA provides a student title page guide (PDF, 199KB) to assist students in creating their title pages.

Student title page

The student title page includes the paper title, author names (the byline), author affiliation, course number and name for which the paper is being submitted, instructor name, assignment due date, and page number, as shown in this example.

Title page setup is covered in the seventh edition APA Style manuals in the Publication Manual Section 2.3 and the Concise Guide Section 1.6

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Student papers do not include a running head unless requested by the instructor or institution.

Follow the guidelines described next to format each element of the student title page.

Professional title page

The professional title page includes the paper title, author names (the byline), author affiliation(s), author note, running head, and page number, as shown in the following example.

Follow the guidelines described next to format each element of the professional title page.

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Classic report cover page templates

Work for a large company or presenting to a conservative audience? Play it safe with this classic professional report cover page template.

For most reports, a simple cover page is all you need. Swap out the tea mug for your own logo, or another illustration that better fits your company from our collection of  over 20,000 icons .

This report cover page template also features a large photo, but with a more refined design that’s perfect for corporations,  consulting firms  and institutions.

An academic vibe emanates from this report cover page template, so it’s perfect for technical reports or institutions.

I love that this report cover features key insights on the cover to hook your potential reader right away. This would be perfect for a  white paper  or study, or even to highlight the best data from your sales or  annual report .

This template also features a large cover photo, but keeps the rest of the  report design  minimal with only a title and company name. Because of the huge photo space, it’s perfect for showing off physical projects, like real estate developments.

This report cover page template is ideal for any type of report, although it’s particularly suited to making your  financial reports  shine.

Bold report cover page templates

The bright color and chunky border set this report cover page template / title page apart from the rest. Go big and get your report noticed.

Show off your work or team with this professional, but splashy, report cover template.

Perfect for promoting your brand colors, this bold template is sure to get your reader’s attention.

This colorful cover page template packs a punch while being super quick to customize. Change the text to your report title and you’re done. You could leave the colored bars as is, or change them to match your brand colors.

An eye-catching report cover with the most minimal approach possible: Only a title. Unlike the others featured here, this one doesn’t include a company name, date, or any other text fields. You can stay with the minimal approach, or add more text fields easily in the  Venngage editor .

This report cover template brings boldness not only with bright colors and shapes, but also being in landscape format. Ooh, rebellious.

Simple yet elegant, this report cover puts your products or  project  front and center with a modern flair sure to get attention.

Creative report cover page templates

Punch it up a notch with this colorful cover page. It’s perfect for  marketing presentations  or any report geared toward design-minded folks.

This fun cover page template reminds me of an old-school composition notebook. Changing the colors to black and white would emphasize that effect — sure to be a hit with the elder Millennials on your team. 😉

While it may not be suitable for a boardroom of C-suite executives, this report cover’s illustrative style will certainly turn heads. Reimagine this scene with entirely new elements from our library of  over 40,000 icons and illustrations , or simply replace a few individual items to better suit  your HR reporting  needs.

If the above template is too casual for your audience, try this title page. It has a more classic layout while still utilizing creative illustration elements.

Customizing this illustrated report cover is quick and easy: Replace the icons inside the silhouette with graphics or text that represents your industry or the subject matter of your report.

Featuring a modern, minimal border and cute, yet still professional, illustrations, this report cover page template is perfect for study results and insightful reports.

• Choose a template

Pick any of the report cover page templates featured in this article, or browse our  full collection of report templates . I’ve shown you the cover pages here, but every template also comes with a full set of inner pages to make your entire report shine.

I’m using  this report cover template  for this example.

Click  Create  on the template you want to use.

• Add your branding

Clicking  Create  on a template opens the editor tool where you can easily swap out colors, fonts, images, edit text and more.

To swap a color, click on the element you want to change, then click the  color icon  in the top bar and choose a new one. You can use the eyedropper to pick another color from your template, or enter a HEX or RGB color code. You can also adjust the opacity.

Need some inspiration? Check out these top  color palette generators .

To edit text, click on the text box you want to change. Double-clicking automatically selects the text. Start typing to overwrite it, or select just the section you want to change.

With the text box selected, change the font, color, size or other styles using the formatting bar at the top.

You can also upload your own font file to ensure your report cover perfectly matches the rest of your report, and brand.

• Swap out images

To edit an image, click on it and choose  Replace .

You can upload your own image, or search and choose from over 3 million  royalty-free stock images  from Pexels and Pixabay, conveniently accessible right inside the editor.

You may run into what I have with this report cover page template: I changed the photo, but it’s still got the blue overlay on it. Not to worry, here’s how to change that.

Open the left side menu and click  Background . You can choose a new background color based on other colors used in your document — an easy way to keep designs on-brand — or, specify your own color. You can even add a gradient background with one click, or add a pattern on top of your background color.

The possibilities are endless for customizing your visual elements.

Once you change the background color, your photo may be too dark or too light to show up properly. To adjust this, click on the photo, then  Opacity  at the top. Play around with it until it looks just right.

• Optional: Create the rest of your report

Click on any page to edit it and add in your report content. Click the  plus icon  to add a new blank page, or the  double-rectangle icon  to duplicate an existing page.

No time for that level of detail, or already have a completed report and only need a cover? No problem — just  export the first page  as your new cover and attach it to your existing PDF with  Adobe Acrobat ,  Preview  for Mac, or with an online tool like  MergePDF .

• Wow your boss/team/mom

Whoever’s gonna be reading your report will be heckin’ impressed by your top notch style, friend. Nicely done.

What should be on a report cover page?

There is only one “must-have” thing on your report cover: your report title.

But, most people also include:

• Your company name
• Company website URL
• Contact information, like email or phone number (usually only if giving a presentation)
• An identifier of what type of report it is (e.g. “ Annual Report ,” “Q4 Earnings Report,” “ Progress Update ,” etc)

Ultimately, what you include is up to you and the requirements of your report. You can easily add new text fields or images — or edit existing ones — to any of our  report cover page templates  to suit your needs.

Does my report cover page need to match the rest of my report?

Well… it’d be nice if it did. But no, it’s not required.

For example, your report may be in a spreadsheet format, or listing out balance sheets and financial statements. Most of these types of reports are automatically generated from software. Trying to brand them by copy and pasting that content into a nice looking template probably isn’t worth your time.

Plus, the people reviewing those reports are likely expecting the familiar format they’re used to and may be put off by a big change.

But your report cover page and actual report don’t need to be identical to “match.”

As long as the font in your report isn’t size 36 Comic Sans, attaching a nicely designed cover page will make any report appear more professional and put together. (If your report  is  in Comic Sans, sorry, nothing can redeem it.)

Make a report cover page in 60 seconds or less

A professional, well-designed report cover page communicates the value of your report right away. It immediately gives your reader the impression of importance and competence, which is probably what you want your boss to think about you.

Plus, a great title page makes it much more likely your report will actually be read.

To recap, here’s how to make your own report cover page in less than 60 seconds:

• Step 1:  Sign up for a free  Venngage account .
• Step 2:  Choose a report cover page template.
• Step 3:  Add your branding, colors, fonts, and edit the text.
• Step 4 (Optional):  Create the rest of your report with matching report page templates.
• Step 5:  Save, share, print or export your cover and attach it to your existing report.

It’s really that quick to make a professional report cover page using a Venngage report cover page template. Gather your brand elements and report title and go forth and rock that report!

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Must-Have Research Paper Cover Page Templates with Samples and Examples

Sapna Singh

A well-structured, meticulously carved out cover page is indispensable to the submission and the ultimate acceptance of every research paper . It gives a huge facelift to the detailed analysis, appraisal, or interpretation that the researcher conducted and now wishes to document through the research paper.

The cover page is the first impression of your research paper. A way to understand the significance of a cover letter for a research paper is going through this quote of an American film director, Miranda July, “People like to recall their first impressions, which is why those first descriptions are so important. After a while, you don’t look at people as attentively; you hold on to that first impression.” Hence, listing all pertinent information on the research paper’s all-important first and opening page is crucial.

The introduction to a research proposal is your first chance to impress your reader and should be perfect. Click here  to know more.

A well-written research paper cover page should be center-aligned, preferably in font Times New Roman, size 12, but it can be any font and size in line with the guidelines that the sponsoring institute or the guide may mandate. It should also be correctly capitalized, clear, intriguing, and brief.

This blog offers ready-to-use templates to help you correctly write a research paper’s cover page. This will help you establish the groundwork for future research. Use SlideTeam’s Must-Have Research Paper Cover Page Templates  to build a well-structured and formatted cover page that adheres to the citation and formatting style rules. These templates are a sure-shot way to get extra credit from your instructor.

To create a research plan in a flash (with templates) that will save you hours of work in the long run, click  here.

The 100% customizable nature of the templates provides you with the flexibility to edit your presentations. The content-ready slides give you the much-needed structure.

Make your research look neater and more professional with SlideTeam’s best-in-class PPT Templates!

Template 1: cover page for research paper dissertation proposal.

Use this PPT Template to explain the dissertation in your research paper. It includes the title, student's name, university name, and dissertation proposal to give the reader/assessor a complete picture of your research. This template will assist you in aligning the cover page with your university’s criteria and making any necessary revisions. With this download, enhance the quality of your dissertation and leave a lasting impression on your advisors. Get it now!

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Template 2: Cover Page for Research Paper Degree

Use this PPT Template to create a cover page for your research paper proposal. It includes the title, student’s name, student number, university name, degree sought, and the name of the principal supervisor to demonstrate professionalism and accountability for your academics. This slide highlights your focused academic activities related to the curriculum, assisting you in creating a positive impression. The presentation format and design add value to your research work and adequately represent your dedication, hard work and thoughtfulness in bringing it all together in an engrossing research paper, and an even better cover page. Download now!

Representation of the research work.

A research paper’s cover page gives a report, an academic dissertation, or a thesis a professional appearance. It should be straightforward and concise, with only text. Use SlideTeam's PPT Templates to learn how to format a cover page with only the most essential information.

PS Check out our blog on research cover letter templates  to find the best answer for professionally presenting your study.

FAQs ON RESEARCH PAPER COVER PAGE

What is a research cover page.

A cover page is the first page of a research paper that comprises information about the author and the content. It is concise and brief and is meant to give readers the first impression of your work, which in most cases has spanned years. Its goal is to provide a professional viewpoint to a report, academic dissertation, or thesis. It includes the author's name, the title of the essay, the name of the course with its code, the author’s affiliation, the due date of the paper or date of publication, and the guide’s/teacher's name.

What is the difference between a research paper's cover page and the title page?

A title page is a page that appears at the very beginning of your document and contains only the title, the author’s name, and the institution name. A cover page, on the other hand, is usually placed after the title page. It can concisely describe the project's true purpose and intended research. It lists the why and the how of the research in 2-3 sentences, not any more.

What should a research paper cover?

Introduction

References sections (Figures, tables, and appendix or appendices)

In each of these sections, there needs to be a definite flow and the same formatting to look uniform. The major section that the assessor or the reader looks at immediately is the cover page, and as this blog has explained, you need to get it ready-made from us to create a wonderful first-impression. Then, the discussion section and the results are two major sections where the meat of the research is to be found. After the cover page, a researcher has to be work hard to make these stand out and deliver to world-class standards.

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48 Amazing Cover Page Templates | Word, Illustrator, PDF

A Cover Page is fundamentally the first page of most academic and professional documents such as research papers, project reports , proposals, books, and essays.

In this article, we have provided the essentials of a cover page along with editable templates and examples. So let’s get familiar with what this page actually is and how it is used.

The author provides general information such as the name of the author(s), publisher, and the topic being discussed in the document. For academic purposes, the name of the course, institution, supervising professor, and the due date can also be included. Fundamentally, it provides the readers with a quick understanding of what to expect in the document by stating the topic and introducing the book or paper.

Free Templates

Essentials of a Cover Page

It lets the reader know the topic that is discussed in the document. To do so, several items are commonly presented on the template.

They include:

• The date when the document was prepared
• The author’s name
• The official name of the organization or institute (college, university, or company)
• The title and subtitle of the document
• Running headline
• The supervisor’s name, such as a teacher, professor, or manager
• The name of the publisher
• The date and edition of the publication

The information outlined on the page is influenced by the type of document, the scope of the document , and the citation style adopted by the author.

Regarding the type, different types of documents will require different information to appear on the template.

An academic report for a class assignment will show the subject’s teacher, which is unnecessary on a book cover page.

The information to be input in a document with a broad scope is different from that with a narrow scope.

A class assignment cover page will typically have less information than a multi-organization research paper .

Different styles of formatting documents dictate the information that should be presented on the page. Some styles even dictate that this page not be included in the document.

Kinds of Cover Page

The most common types of cover page template formats are APA, MLA , and CMS. These types of templates will differ in how they are formatted and the information in them. In addition, if you closely compare the examples of the page, some formats are more prevalent in specific fields than others.

The features of each type will be discussed below:

APA cover page

The running headline is written at the top left of the document on an this template, while the page number is indicated in the top right. The running is typed in all uppercase letters and should not exceed 50 characters (spaces included).

The title should be written in the upper half of the page and should be in the title case -each word of the title is capitalized except articles and prepositions. The title length should be 12 words at most and can take up at most two sentences.

The name(s) of the author(s), which is then followed by the institution’s name, are then written after the title. The authors’ names are first name, middle initial(s), then the last name. In APA, official titles and educational qualifications should not be provided on the template.   

MLA cover page

In MLA style, this page is not required. However, some instructors might request authors to include the page, or it can be added at the author’s preference to make the document appear more professional. These pages should have the following details; the name of the institution (school or university), the title of the document, author’s name, name of the class, name of teacher or professor, and the submission date.

Additional details can be added as per the instructions given. When this page is included in MLA format, it should be double-spaced, and its contents should be centered. The name of the institution is written first at the top half of the page.

The title of the document is then added at a third of the page. Skip several lines and add any other information required. This information can be the authors’ names, the class name, the name of the instructor or professor, the date of submission, or any other as per guidelines.

Documents prepared with CMS format ought to have a template. The title is written at one-third of the page. The title and subtitle should be in bold.

Any other essential information such as the name(s) of the author(s), teacher, the course title, and submission date can then be included. You can see in the examples below that in the CMS format of the page, the page number is not included.

Even though this page is not required in some formats, it is not strictly prohibited unless the instructors prohibit it. Adding this page is therefore recommended whenever it is possible as the make documents look more professional. These pages do not contribute to the length of the document or paper.

Amazing Cover Page Examples

How to Make a Cover Page Template

Now, have you been asked to write a report or class assignment and include this page template? If yes, there are several ways to go about it. The technique to use will depend on the guidelines and what is to be accomplished.

This article will highlight the different ways authors can use templates along with different examples:

Method 1: For the resume

Resumes will, in some cases, have cover pages. Remember, as earlier mentioned and can also be seen in the downloadable examples provided below, these pages improve the professionalism of a document. This page for a resume is a letter that accompanies an applicant’s application.

If this is the case, the following considerations are worth implementing in the writing process:

Keep the letter to one page

The template should be one page in length. This page ought to be formatted like any other professional letter. A one-inch margin on all sides is used, but the margin can be as small as 0.7 inches. Its contents ought to be single-spaced and aligned to the left. Also, each paragraph should be separated with a single blank line.

Include contact information in the upper left corner

At the top-most left corner, include your name and contact information. The basic information included in this section is the sender’s full name, physical address, valid phone number, and email address. Fax numbers are written after the phone number and above the email address.

Write the full date

After the email address, insert the date when the template was written. Next, indicate the Month, day, and year. A format of the day, month, then the year is also acceptable depending on the guidelines.  Leave a blank line on each side of the date.

State the name and address of the recipient

Indicate the recipient’s details. This includes the name and title of the recipient in one line and separated with a comma.

In the following line, indicate the name of the organization and below that the organization’s physical address.

You don’t need to provide other information for the company.

Address the receiver by name

Provide a formal salutation. Two situations determine how to write the salutation – one where the sender does not know the recipient’s name and two where they do. First, if you are not familiar with the name of the recipient, address them as “Dear Hiring Manager/Hiring Committee/HR Manager,” etc. – based on their title. If you know their name, include it in the salutation.

Dear Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Banks, etc.

Leave a blank line (space) before and after you address the receiver.

Write an introduction

An introduction should then follow after skipping a line from the salutation. The author introduces themselves and states the purpose of the page and the position they are applying for. Details such as previous encounters with the recipient and where you heard about the vacancy can also be included. Indicating the institution where you attend, and your major is also allowed in the introduction.

Highlight your skills

The body of the page can have two to three paragraphs. Indicate why you are suited for the job and how you are qualified for the same. Use precise real-life examples of what makes you a suitable candidate. Align the qualifications and examples with the job specifications. This can be realized by reviewing the job posting and identifying the specifications and requirements you fulfill. Opt to add any accomplishments that relate to the position. 

Briefly conclude your letter

Conclude the page letter by indicating your excitement for the position and reiterating key takeaways from the body of the letter in a few lines. Let the recipient know you are available for an interview and provide contact information to reach out. A personal phone number and/or email address would suffice.

Close the letter formally

Lastly, close the letter using a complimentary close such as “Yours Sincerely” or “Thank You.” Next, sign the document and then indicate your name. Always use blank ink to sign formal documents.

Method 2: For a fax

When sending formal fax, it is necessary to include a template to add a professional look to the document.

This can be achieved with the following procedure:

Provide the header

The official name and address of the sender are added at the top of the page. This information should be centered. A phone number and fax number are then added. An official letterhead can be used to encapsulate this information. After, skip two lines before proceeding with other information.

Format the cover sheet in two columns

Next, separate the cover sheet into two columns. This makes the cover sheet more legible and presentable. Finally, double-space the cover sheet before inserting information. Note that clarity and legibility should be prioritized when creating a fax cover page. Authors can add their contact information and the receiver’s contact details at the top of the fax page. The fax can then be saved as a template for future use because its general format will usually be the same.

Fill out the left column

In the left column, list down the date, the recipient -“To”- and sender’s name -“From”- and then the sender’s phone number, each in its line. Each label to the mentioned information should be in capital/uppercase. With the dates, the standard US format is ‘month, day, year’ whereas, for most other countries, it will be a day, month, year. Authors should follow the appropriate format as applicable to their situation.

Complete the right column

The right column lists the time, recipient’s fax number, followed by the sender’s fax number, and email address, each written in uppercase followed by a colon such as ‘DATE:’, ‘TIME:’ etc Each label should be in uppercase. Also, ensure that the sender/recipient’s information in the left column aligns with the sender/recipient’s information in the right column.

Indicate the number of pages

Beneath the left column, indicate the exact number of pages of the fax document. An introductory statement should be given before the number is written down.

This section of the page will be as:

Total number of pages of this fax: 5.

This statement does not have to be in uppercase.

Include a brief message

Next, insert a label named “MESSAGE” and write down a concise message that declares the purpose of the fax and the type of document being faxed. This message should be written in a few lines. To conclude the message, request the receiver to verify receipt of the fax and provide a phone number or email address they can use to do so.

Write a disclaimer, if necessary

Lastly, add a disclaimer if it is necessary. A disclaimer can be issued if the information in the document is confidential, in case the fax is not received and in the event, the fax is wrongly received. If the information is confidential, clearly state its use is strictly forbidden. Ensure to use the specific guidelines applicable in the situation at hand.

Method 3: For your manuscript

Manuscripts will often require this page to be included. This can be a book, article, or composition manuscript.

The following steps can be used to write a manuscript template:

Include your contact information

At the top left corner of the page, insert a header containing your name, phone number, and email address. A pen name can also be added as long as it is indicated, such as “Pen Name” or “A.K.A.” Also, note that if the manuscript is to be reviewed anonymously, the author is expected to include their contact details on the template, and, at the same time, remove their name and contact from the title page. 

List the word count

Next, indicate the approximate word count of the manuscript in the upper right corner. Use the statement “Approximately ……. Words.” This word count is written as approximate because the exact word count doesn’t need to be stated.

If the word count is 5133, it can be written as 5100 or 5000.

This rule is, however, not applicable to manuscripts that ought to have a strict word count. If this is the case, indicate the exact word count.

Include the title of your manuscript

The title of the manuscript can also be added to the page of a manuscript. The title should be typed in the middle of the page and should be centered. The title should strictly be in one line and is mostly written in uppercase, even though this is not mandatory. You do not need to write it in bold, italicize or underline the title. However, it is essential to note that this page is not a title page.

Immediately after the title, the author’s name is written down. The name can be the real name or a pen name. The page of a manuscript should not be bound, same with other pages in a manuscript.

Method 4: Using APA style

A template can be prepared in an APA format for different situations. For example, the following steps can be used in creating an APA cover page template:

Use a standard font and margin

Firstly, format the page template to APA specifications. As earlier mentioned, an all-around 1-inch margin and 12 –point Times New Roman font and double spacing are recommended.

Place the running headline

Next, write down the page template running headline in capital letters at the top left corner of the page. The running head should have the label “Running head” before a summarized form of the document title is given. The label and the text should be separated by a colon. The running headline should not be longer than 50 characters – spaces and punctuation included.  

Insert the page number

At the other right end of the page, indicate the page number, typically “1” for a cover page. Standard numerals should be used, not Roman numerals. Ensure the running head and the page number are accurately horizontally aligned.

Centre the title

Next, the title should be placed at about one-third of the page from the top of the page. Approximately this is 2 inches from the header line. The title should not be in bold, italicized, or underlined. Instead, use uppercase except for minor words.

Include your name below the title

Immediately after the title, the author indicates their name. If the document represents the work of multiple authors, all the authors should be listed. The names ought to be separated by a comma.

Include the name of your institution

Lastly, beneath the name(s), the name of the organization is indicated. The name of the institution/organization should be written in title case – each major in uppercase. If the professor or instructor requested additional information, it could be given after the institution name.

Method 5: Using MLA style

These pages can also be written in MLA format . This article will highlight the steps authors can use to create an MLA  page.

They are as follows:

Use a standard font and standard margins

Modify the template to the MLA format specifications. As earlier mentioned, a standard 1-inch margin and a 12-pt Times New Roman font are used. Note that some instructors will request the page even though it is not mandatory in MLA format. 

Center the title

Next, provide the title of the document and center it at approximately one-third from the top of the template. Every major letter in the title should be capitalized. If there is a subtitle, it should be written beneath the title. The title and subtitle do not need to be italicized, underlined, or in bold.

Write your full name

After the title or subtitle, whichever is last, several lines ought to be skipped, and the author’s name is then provided. If multiple authors should be included, they should be listed at this point. The name(s) of the author or authors should be written in the same font and font size as the words on the document’s title page.

List the receiver of your paper

Finally, the template ought to indicate the recipient of the document, the name of the course/class, and the date of submission immediately after the author’s name. Each category of information should be written in a separate line and double-spaced. Use appropriate titles when referring to the recipient. The course number can also be indicated. 

Method 6: Using chicago style

This page can also be written in Chicago style. In Chicago style, the page and the title page are the same.

Therefore, the steps presented below can be followed to write a template in Chicago style:

First and foremost, modify the font and margins to a traditionally accepted format. A one (1) -inch margin on every side of the page and a 12-pt Times New Roman font are considered standard specifications. The page and the title page refer to the same item; therefore, do not add the title page. 

List the title first

Next, at about one-third from the top of the page, provide the title of the document. The title should be at the center of the page. Every major word should be capitalized, or the entire title can be capitalized. If the document or paper has a subtitle, write it the subsequent line, separate it from the title with a colon. The title and subtitled ought not to be stylized: italicized, underlined, or in bold. 

After the title or subtitle, skip several lines and write your name (first and last) about one-third from the bottom of the page. If more than one author has to be indicated, write their names at this point in the same line but separated with a comma. The name(s) should be the same font and font size used throughout the page.

Specify the subject, instructor, and date in your final section

Lastly, indicate the name and number of the course, the instructor, and the due date. Each of the elements should be in separate lines and double-spaced. Use appropriate titles with the name of the instructor.

Dr., Professor, etc. 

Cover Page Samples

Frequently Asked Questions

No, a title page does not contribute to a paper or document’s word or page count. Likewise, a cover page also is not considered part of a document’s word or page count.

In cases where multiple people contributed to writing a paper or document, they should all be identified. The manner in which they are listed will depend on the format used, affiliations, and the organization they are working with. For example, in APA style, the names are written after the title or subtitle of the document in the same line where each name is separated with a comma. The author’s title, first name, middle name, and last name are indicated in that format.

A cover page will usually be required depending on the format. For example, in APA, the cover page is mandatory, whereas, in MLA, it usually is not used. However, in MLA and Chicago styles, this is dependent on the instructor’s requirements or the author’s preference. It will usually be required depending on the format. For example, in APA, the cover page is mandatory, whereas, in MLA, it usually is not used. However, in MLA and Chicago styles, this is dependent on the instructor’s requirements or the author’s preference.

No. Authors are never penalized for adding a cover page to a document, even if it was not a requirement in academic writing. If you aren’t sure whether to include this page or not, it is always best to include it. However, always consult the guidelines to ensure you are following them to the letter.

Authors can choose to write their cover pages from scratch or use a template. The templates are easy to use and straightforward and thus recommended. The cover page should be written following the institution or instructor’s requirements because different cover page formats will be written differently. It should be text-only, figures should not be included. Basic information commonly found on a cover page is the title of the document, author(s) name, instructor’s name, name of institution, and date of submission/publication.

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The title page (also known as the cover page) is the front page of your paper. It should contain:

• The running head , a header at the top of the page.
• The first page number .
• The title of the paper
• The institution for which you writing.

Running head

The running head should be in the top-left corner of the page in uppercase. It should include a shortened title of your paper. On the front page only, it should also be prepended with "Running head:".

First page number

The first page number -- generally page 1 -- should be in the top-right corner of the page. Both the page number and the running head should be a half inch from the top of the page.

The title of the paper can contain upper and lowercase letters, and ideally should be no more than 12 words in length. It should be direct, and should not contain abbreviations or other unnecessary words. It should not span longer than 2 lines. The first letter of each word should be uppercase, except for articles (a, an, the), and conjunctions (and, but, for, or, yet).

Underneath the title should be your name (or the author's name if you're not the author). It should be displayed as the first name , middle initial , and last name . Do not add titles (such as Dr.) to the beginning, or qualifications (such as PhD) to the end of an author's name.

Your institution

Finally, underneath the author's name, state the full name of the institution or school you're writing the paper for.

The font for all text on the title page should be Times New Roman, size 12pt, with double line-spacing.

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After completing your title page you will move on to writing an abstract of your paper.

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What you include in your cover page depends slightly on which citation style you are using, but the rules are generally the same.

Guide Overview

• APA cover pages
• MLA cover pages

For APA cover pages:

Include the title of the paper, running head, the author’s name, institutional affiliation, and an author’s note.

Here is an example of a cover page in APA:

For MLA cover pages:

Cover pages are not as frequently used in MLA format, as the inclusion of headers is preferred.

A header looks like this:

Cover pages can include the name of your school, your paper title, your name, your course name, your teacher or professor’s name, and the due date of the paper. If you are unsure of what to include, check with your instructor.

Here is an example of a cover page in MLA format:

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A reader can become engaged or irritated after seeing your research paper title page. Th at is why you need to put in the effort to make sure that it is done properly, and it compels the reader to continue reading the content. Creating the title page for research paper is sometimes more difficult for students than writing a research paper.

How To Make A Title Page For Research Paper

The first thing you need to know is that there are primarily three formats for your title page – APA, Chicago style, and MLA. Your instructor will most likely tell you which format is ideal for the paper. The title page has to contain some precise information about the research in a few words. So, what should be contained in a research paper title page?

The front page of your research paper should contain your full name as it is stated on all your educational certificates. That should be on the same page where you put the topic.

Title Of The Research Paper

Make sure you come up with a good title for research paper and put it on the cover page along with your name. Make sure that the title is interesting. Also, it should not be misleading in any way but should provide a glimpse into the entire content. Typically, the title of the research paper title is expected to be written in capital letters and bold fonts.

Supervisor’s Name

Another important detail to add is the full name of the research supervisor. If you go through the research paper title page examples, you’ll see that adding the supervisor’s name is a must.

Course Information

You need to provide some information about the course, including the course code, academic year, and semester.

Now you know what your research paper title page is expected to contain, it’s time to dive into how to make a title page like a professional. Below are some useful tips for creating the perfect paper title page:

Use The Right Format

As stated earlier, there are three main research paper formats. The one you use will depend on what you’ve been instructed to use. However, you need to make sure you stick to one format from the title to the conclusion.

If you’ve been instructed to use the Chicago format, you have to make sure all the content on the cover page is aligned to the center. Your paper title should be halfway into the page. After the page title, write your full name followed by the name of your instructor and then the course title. There is no need to number the cover page when you’re using the Chicago style.

When you’re instructed to use the APA style, you have to number the title page at the top right corner. Use Times New Roman as your page font and keep one-inch margins on every side of the cover page. You may not need to write everything in capital letters.

For the MLA format, you need to start a third way into the paper, but it should not be as low as the Chicago style. You can add a subtitle to your original title. Just after that, add your name, the name of your school, the course title, your instructor’s name.

Writing A Research Paper – Quick Overview

After you’ve determined what you want your title page to look like, you need to find out how to start a research paper. It is important to note that each institution may have specific guidelines on how to write a research paper. So, make sure you read these guidelines thoroughly before you start. However, some general rules are as follows:

Don’t Joke With The Research

The research part of the research paper writing is crucial. Before you start writing anything, research the topic thoroughly, and get updated information about every fact you’re going to list. As soon as you understand the topic, you need to gather resources, formulate the idea, develop your thesis statement. Your research should be backed by empirical data. If possible, conduct first-hand research on the subject. Otherwise, look for reliable research on Google Scholar, government publications, encyclopedias, newspapers, and almanacs.

About Your Thesis Statement

Your thesis statement tells your reader what the main point of your essay is and what your supporting points are. It can be one or two sentences that prepare the minds of the readers for what is to come. Make sure that everything in the body of your paper is in line with the thesis statement, not opposite. Your thesis statement should appear at the end of your introduction and or should match the topic.

Work With An Outline

Your work would flow better if you use an outline from the beginning to the end. Your outline should be made up of all the points you intend to cover in the content. It can also include the research paper format. Make sure that you put down all the subheadings you intend to cover in the content as well as the details of the materials you want to use in each subheading.

Write A Draft First

To increase your chances of creating high-quality work, try writing a draft first. When you’ve completed the draft, you can start writing the content you will submit. Writing a draft first allows you to brainstorm ideas and find the perfect voice for the content.

Progress From Weakest To Strongest Point

For your content to have a logical flow, start with the weakest point, and slowly progress to the strongest. That doesn’t mean you need to start with a point that isn’t backed empirically. It just means the point you start with should not be your strongest. Each point should have a supporting argument as a backup. It makes your content better.

Restate Your Thesis Statement In Your Conclusion

When it’s time to conclude your paper after listing all the relevant points, you can restate your thesis statement as is common in research paper writing examples. That doesn’t mean you should copy and paste your thesis. Just find new words to say it and link all your points to it. Draw the reader’s attention to why all the points you’ve made support your thesis. That applies when you’re research is conclusive. If it is not, make sure you state that in the research is inconclusive.

Review Before Submission

So, you’ve completed your research paper successfully. That’s cool. However, you should not rush into submitting. Revise the work, make edits, and ask someone else to help you read it. Make sure that your work is as flawless as possible. There should be no inaccurate information, grammatical, or typographical errors. The last thing you want to do is submit a compelling research paper with bad grammar or typographical errors.

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