What is front and back matter?

elaine_ferreira

The front matter of a research paper includes the title page, abstract, table of contents, and any acknowledgments. The back matter of a research paper includes the bibliography, endnotes, and index.

Evelina_nyberg

The front matter of a research paper is everything that comes before the main body of the text. This includes the title page, abstract, table of contents, and any other preliminary pages. The back matter is everything that comes after the main body of the text. This includes the bibliography, appendices, and index.

bigladybug897

The front matter of a research paper includes the title page, abstract, table of contents, and other preliminary information. The back matter includes the bibliography, appendices, and indices.