Deckblatt
Deckblatt is the term used in German-speaking contexts for the first page of a document that provides identifying information about the work. It functions as a cover page or title page and is commonly used for academic assignments, theses, administrative forms, and business documents. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with Titelseite, though in some contexts Deckblatt refers specifically to a cover sheet outside the main text.
Typical content includes the work title, author’s name, institutional affiliation or department, course or program, supervisor
In academia, templates for Deckblätter are widely provided by universities and schools to standardize submissions, assist
Variations exist by country and institution, but the practice is common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.