MLA title page

The title page in MLA style gives basic information such as the name, instructor’s name, course name, course number, title of the work, and submission date. MLA style does not recommend using a title page; instead, it suggests creating a header. The title page is also called a cover page in MLA.

Title page vs header

There is a major difference between a title page and a header in MLA style. A title page appears as a page on its own before the main paper copy. A header, on the other hand, appears on the same page where the paper copy begins.

Title page formatting

MLA style does not have any specific guidelines to formatting a title page. However, you can use the below suggestions to format your title page.

Page margins

All margins (top, bottom, left, and right) should be set at 1 inch.

Font

The font should be clear enough to read. Use Times New Roman with a font of size 12 points.

Line space

Text on the title page should be double-spaced.

Elements of a title page

Include the following elements on the title page. Follow the order as given below.

• Your name
• Names of other authors (each on a separate line)
• Instructor’s name
• Course name and number
• Submission date
• Title of the work

Add a few blank lines before the title of the work. The title should be in title case and centered.

Example title page

Include the following elements on the title page. Follow the order as given below.

Sanjay Karthic

Professor Chitra Narayan

Psychology 122

20 September 2021

Behavioral Psychology of Children During Lockdown

Header formatting

MLA recommends using a header to a title page. It gives basic information such as the author’s name, the instructor’s name, the course name, the course number, the submission date, the title of the work, and the first paragraph of the text. Use the below guidelines to format your header.

Page margins

All margins (top, bottom, left, and right) should be set at 1 inch.

Running head

Write the running head in the top right of the page at 0.5 inches from the top. Use the running head “Surname Page #.”

Font

The font should be clear enough to read. Use Times New Roman with a font of size 12 points.

Line space

Text on the title page should be double-spaced.

Elements of a header

• Include the following elements on the header. Follow the order as given below.
• Your name
• Names of other authors (each on a separate line)
• Instructor’s name
• Course name and number
• Submission date
• Title of the work
• First paragraph of the text

Do not add any blank lines before the title of the work. The title should be in title case and centered. Begin your text on the next line as a new paragraph with a 0.5-inch indent.

Example header

Sarvesh Sekar

Professor Rajavel

Political Science 100

14 September 2021

The Role of Women in India

India is a democratic country that provides equal rights to women. Up until the early nineteenth century, only men were considered for certain jobs and for holding higher ranks in certain ventures. But now, the situation is different: Women excel in all areas, and the Government of India has announced 50% reservation for women in all fields. This encouraged women in the country to participate and compete with men in every field. A recent survey showed that in another 50 years, India will have more women in many supreme positions than men. In this work, we will study the growth of women in a few specific fields since the early nineteenth century.

Key takeaways

• The title page in MLA style gives basic information such as the name, instructor’s name, course name, course number, title of the work, and submission date.
• MLA style does not recommend using a title page; instead, it suggests creating a header.
• A title page appears as a page on its own before the main paper copy. The title is centered on the page. A header, on the other hand, appears on the same where paper copy begins.