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Research Paper Cover Sheets

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cover, cover-page

Topics

dissertation, research, essay

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Make a research paper cover sheet with Adobe Express.

Impress your professors and keep your research paper or thesis looking sharp with a customisable cover page. Choose from thousands of professional, editable templates, then drag and drop your favourite fonts, icons, and images to personalise it. Once finished, download and share it electronically or print it out. Perfect for students aiming to add a personal touch to their academic submissions.

Blank Template

Start from scratch

17:22

Tasks

cover, cover-page

Topics

dissertation, research, essay

Collection ID

(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

Orientation

(Horizontal/Vertical)

Vertical

Width

(Full, Std, sixcols)

sixcols

Limit

(number of templates to load each pagination. Min. 5)

Sort

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How to make a research paper cover.

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Start from a template.

Explore trending research paper cover templates created by professional designers to make a cover that stands out.

Customise your cover.

Select and add photos right from your device or image libraries. Or, drag and drop visuals from tons of free images, icons, backgrounds, and design assets from the Adobe Express library.

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Writing your paper on philosophy, physics, or marine life? Type your subject in the search bar to get recommended cover templates, font pairings, and colour palettes curated just for your project.

Download, print, or share your cover.

Save your finished cover design to your device to print out or share online. Revisit your project anytime to make updates or remix it in the future.

Impress your professors and classmates.

With thousands of customisable templates, we can help you write a research paper cover sheet or a master's thesis defence presentation. Drag and drop your favourite icons and graphics or get design-specific fonts and colour palettes. Discover how quickly Adobe Express makes impressive cover sheets and presentations.

Let Adobe Express be your go-to app for cover pages.

The cover page is the first step in letting your readers know what your research is about and who wrote it. Adobe Express lets you make a great first impression on professors, teachers, and peers with easy-to-use editing tools and the ability to simultaneously produce print and electronic versions of your work. You can print out your full-colour page in any size or download it as a PDF, JPEG, or PNG.

Design in Hindi, Bengali and Tamil.

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Frequently asked questions.

What should be included in my research paper cover design?

Cover pages introduce the author, research, and class. Explore our professional templates to start a sharp design or find a research paper cover page example. Visit our free image and graphic asset libraries too. Then, enjoy personalising your covers and presentations with photos, text, and colours.

Why is Adobe Express a great tool for busy students?

Design doesn’t have to take up all your valuable time. When you want to create research paper cover pages and presentations that stand out from your peers, Adobe Express puts everything you need at your fingertips. With customisable templates made by professional graphic designers, there’s no need to learn complicated technical steps or advanced design techniques.

What file types can I download?

Download your cover sheet as a JPEG, PNG, or PDF. If you choose to animate your design, you can download it as an MP4 video.

Can I create my own research paper template?

Any new or existing project can be turned into a shareable template. To turn your research paper into a template, click on the three-dot menu at the left of the Download button and follow the steps to turn your design into a template.

Can I get Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?

Yes, Adobe Express has a free plan that includes core features like photo editing tools and effects and thousands of free templates. Learn more about our plans and pricing.