* Capitalize the first word of the title.
* Capitalize all major words.
* Capitalize proper nouns (names of people, places, etc.).
For example:
* This is a Sample Essay Title (Correct)
* this is a sample essay title (Incorrect)
* The Importance of Proper Punctuation (Correct)
* the importance of proper punctuation (Incorrect)
There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as:
* Prepositions: You don't usually capitalize prepositions (like "of," "to," "in," "on," "by") unless they are the first word of the title.
* Conjunctions: You don't usually capitalize conjunctions (like "and," "but," "or") unless they are the first word of the title.
* Articles: You don't usually capitalize articles (like "a," "an," "the") unless they are the first word of the title.
It's always a good idea to check your style guide (like MLA or APA) for specific rules about capitalization.