Your APA format title page should include 5 elements: running head, your paper’s title, your name, your University and author note (if required by your professor).
| Elements | |
|---|---|
| Running head: | Place the running head in your page’s header: – use label “Running head:” then your shortened title (IN UPPERCASE LETTERS), align left – place the page number in this same header, but align right, begin with page number 1 – this header should be 1 inch from the top. Some teachers say 1/2 inch is okay too. |
| Paper title: | Place your paper’s title in the upper half of the page, centered, capitalize the first letter of important words in your title. |
| Your name: | Place your name below your paper’s title, centered, double-space. If your paper has two or more authors, place the word “and” without quote between the names. |
| Your University: | Place your University’s name below your name, double-space. |
| Tips: | If your professor requires you to include his/her name, course title, etc… place these below your University name, double-space, on separate lines. |
Sample APA Format Title Page:
APA Format Title Page
Source:
– Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition