A good title indicates the subject and purpose of the document. One way to indicate the purpose is to use a generic term—such as analysis, recommendation, summary, or instructions—in a phrase following a colon. For more about titles, see "Ch. 6."

The names and positions of the principal reader and the writers of the document.

The date the document was submitted.

The name or logo of the writers’ organization often is presented at the bottom of the title page.