A title should concisely summarize the topic of a paragraph in a word or short phrase. When writing a title, capitalize important words and the first and last words but not prepositions or articles unless they are the first word. Do not use punctuation like periods or commas at the end except for exclamation or question marks, and do not italicize or underline the title.

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HOW TO WRITE A TITLE
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A title tells the reader the topic of the paragraph. A title is usually a word or phrase. If it is a
sentence, it should not be a long sentence.
Remember These Points
1. Capitalize the first word, last word, and all important words in the title. Do not capitalize
prepositions of articles, unless the article is at the beginning of the title.
2. Do not underline or italicize the title.
3. Do not use a period ( . ), or a comma ( , ) at the end of the title. Do not use quotation marks
unless it is the name of a poem or short story. You can use an exclamation mark ( ! ) or a
question mark ( ? ) at the end of the title.
Examples:
Stronger Right or Left Brain?
The Importance of Having a Friend
My First Day in the United States
Learning Can Be Fun, Too!
Bugs, Rats, and Other Tasty Dishes
Turning Fifteen: Ceremony and Celebration