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That would depend on the type of essay. Say, an essay for a presentation, yes, you would. Any public essay is one you would capitilize the title. Ex: The History of Mr. Guy Source from- Yuri Veshielshikove
If it is the starting word of a sentence then yes .If not then no.
Yes, you should capitalize "About" in a title.
Yes, "are" should be capitalized if it is the first word in a title.
Yes, the title of a paper should be italicized.
Yes. It is a "mini essay." Therefore, it should have a title.
No, "north seeking" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.
Yes.
Yes, the article title should be italicized in a publication.