How to format the top of an essay

For Chicago style, set your cursor ⅓ of the way down the page, then type your title. In the very center of your page, type your name. Move your cursor ⅔ down the page, then write your course number, followed by your instructor’s name, and paper due date on separate, double-spaced lines. Align your cursor with the left side of the page.

In APA format, you should type a shortened version of your title before the page number. Use up to 50 characters of your title, including any punctuation. Use a title page with APA or Chicago Style format. You should also use a title page with other formatting options if your instructor requests one.

Specific font style and size like New Times Roman 12pt. Page headers to contain information like the author’s last name or shortened title etc. Heading and subheading (this structure usually differs in different formatting style requirements). Pages numbers that are usually included in the page headers. The indentation should be half an inch.

Page Numbers: Insert a header at the top left of every page that includes a shortened title of your essay, below 50 characters including punctuation. Slap a number in there too (top right corner). Title Page: Title of the paper, author’s name, institutional affiliation.