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Title page issues in Mentur and how to fix them

Review title page detection, its details, title, date, alignment, and first-page numbering.

Updated August 9, 2026

By Equipo Mentur

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How to review the title page

The title page brings together information that identifies the paper. Open each observation and check whether it concerns the page’s presence, title, academic details, date, alignment, or page number.

Correct the structure before adjusting visual details. This prevents you from centering or emphasizing material that actually belongs in the paper’s body. If your institution requires extra details, keep them while distinguishing those requirements from general APA presentation.

Read how to create an APA title page to compare the order and format of its elements.

Issues Mentur may show

Find the same title shown in your report. Each explanation helps you understand the result, apply the correction, and consult the related APA rule.

Warning

Additional title page elements are bold

What we found

Cover page information besides the title is bold. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Additional title page elements are bold” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

[Paper Title] — centered and bold [Author Name] — centered, not bold [Institution, course, instructor, and due date] — centered, not bold

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Title page elements are not centered

What we found

Some information on the cover page is not centered. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title page elements are not centered” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

[Paper Title] [Author Name] [Institution] [Course] [Instructor] [Due Date] All elements: centered

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Lists are not allowed on the title page

What we found

The cover page presents information as a list. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Lists are not allowed on the title page” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

María Pérez

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Minor

Non-APA presentation label on title page

What we found

The cover page includes labels such as “Author” or “Presented by”. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Non-APA presentation label on title page” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

María Pérez

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Invalid title page structure

What we found

The cover page is missing some basic information. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1Review the entire first page and distinguish title-page information from the beginning of the main text. This observation applies to the page as a whole.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

[Paper Title] [Author Name] [Institutional Affiliation] [Course] [Instructor] [Due Date]

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Date missing from title page

What we found

The cover page does not include the submission date. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Date missing from title page” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

October 18, 2026

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Title page date format needs review

What we found

The cover page date is not written in full. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title page date format needs review” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

October 18, 2026

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Minor

Title page date only includes the year

What we found

The cover page date shows only the year. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title page date only includes the year” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

October 18, 2026

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Title page not detected

What we found

We did not find a cover page at the start of the paper. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1Review the entire first page and distinguish title-page information from the beginning of the main text. This observation applies to the page as a whole.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

[Paper Title] [Author Name] [Institutional Affiliation] [Course] [Instructor] [Due Date]

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Body content appears on the title page

What we found

The paper begins with body content instead of a cover page. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1Review the entire first page and distinguish title-page information from the beginning of the main text. This observation applies to the page as a whole.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

[Paper Title] [Author Name] [Institutional Affiliation] [Course] [Instructor] [Due Date]

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Title page number is incorrect

What we found

The cover page is not numbered as the first page. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title page number is incorrect” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

Page 1 · top-right corner · 1

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Title capitalization needs review

What we found

The capitalization of the cover page title needs an adjustment. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title capitalization needs review” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Capitalize major words and lowercase short articles, prepositions, and conjunctions.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

Digital Marketing Strategies in Small Businesses

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.4 and 6.17: write the paper title in title case.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Title missing from title page

What we found

The cover page does not include a clear title. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title missing from title page” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

[Paper Title] (centered and bold)

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Title is not centered

What we found

The cover page title is not centered. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title is not centered” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

[Paper Title] (centered)

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Title should be bold

What we found

The cover page title should be bold. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title should be bold” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

[Paper Title] (bold)

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Warning

Title should not end with a period

What we found

The cover page title should not end with a period. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title should not end with a period” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Review the title page for title, author information, date or institutional details, centering, bold title formatting, and page number placement.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.3-2.8: title pages include required identifying information and follow APA formatting.

Read the rule in the APA guide

Critical

Title should not be all uppercase

What we found

The cover page title is written entirely in uppercase. The title page identifies the paper before its main content and includes details such as the title, author, institution, and date. Student and professional papers do not always use the same elements, and an institution may add its own requirements; those instructions should be distinguished from general APA Style.

How to fix it

  1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Title should not be all uppercase” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
  2. 2Rewrite the paper title in title case.
  3. 3Review the complete section and the pages immediately before and after it. Confirm its position, heading, numbering, and presentation remain consistent.

It should look like this:

Digital Marketing Strategies in Small Businesses

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Sections 2.4 and 6.17: write the paper title in title case.

Read the rule in the APA guide

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