How to Make a Formal Cover Page

MLA

• 1

  Align your text cursor in the center.

• 2

  Enter your title about one-third down the page.

• 3

  Hit the "Enter" key twice.

• 4

  Type "by" and hit the "Enter" key again.

• 5

  Type your full name.

• 6

  Type out the name of the class about two-thirds down the page and press "Enter."

• 7

  Type the instructor's name and press "Enter."

• 8

  Enter the date.

APA

• 9

  Enter your page header. This consists of a short version of the title, taking the first one or two words, and a page number. Your word-processing program should have a header feature built in so you don't have to write it on every page.

• 10

  Align your text cursor to the left.

• 11

  Type "Running head:" and enter an abbreviated version of your title in all capital letters. The running head should not be longer than 50 characters.

• 12

  Align your text cursor to the center, and set it halfway down the page.

• 13

  Enter your title and press "Enter."

• 14

  Type in your byline and hit "Enter."

• 15

  Type in your institutional affiliation.