Set your word processor to 12-point font in Times New Roman or Arial font for the cover page as well as the entire paper.
Set the text alignment in your word processor to "Centered." All text on the cover page must be centered.
Press "Enter" until the cursor appears about one-third of the way down the page.
Type the title and subtitle of your paper, separating them with a colon. The title must be specific and refer to the main point of the paper, while the optional subtitle can be more specific or colorful. For example, a title should look similar to "MLA Cover Pages: A Guide to the MLA Format" or just "MLA Cover Pages."
Press "Enter" until the cursor reaches two inches from the bottom of the page.
Type your full name and press "Enter."
Type the course number such as "Humanities 101" or "Humanities 101 S10" and press "Enter."
Type the professor's name in the format "Prof. Smith," "Professor Smith" and press "Enter."
Type the due date of the paper in the format "January 1, 2011."
Verify the last line appears about an inch from the bottom of the cover page.