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APA Format Title Page

This page contains information on how to properly format your cover page (title page) in APA using the latest APA Manual.

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

APA Format Title Page

Source:

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition

{ 18 comments… add one }
  • Tolera Daba September 27, 2023, 8:30 am

    Many thanks, it’s useful!.

  • Adri May 23, 2019, 10:14 am

    Perfect! Thank you.

  • Monica February 11, 2019, 6:55 am

    Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

  • alan January 31, 2019, 2:02 pm

    very useful

  • Mia H February 7, 2017, 2:18 pm

    Thanks for this, it really helped me!

    Mia

  • Bobby May 11, 2016, 4:07 pm

    This is very sweet of you. Thanks for making this page for me.

  • caroline bonareri March 9, 2016, 1:38 am

    awesome

  • fay March 5, 2016, 3:51 pm

    If there are multiple maker of the paper, do I have to alphabetize the names or does Alphabetization apply for multiple names in the front page.

  • Daiel Karanja December 7, 2015, 5:16 am

    The information provided is very helpful.

  • Laila May 5, 2015, 1:35 pm

    Awesome, Thank you 🙂

  • Vee March 2, 2015, 6:07 pm

    I used your MLA format instructions for Pages in MacBook Pro and have been searching for the same thing for APA. However, I cannot find one on your site and I think you have the very best for the MLA. Is there one for APA with instructions for Pages.

  • Jalin November 23, 2014, 3:06 pm

    APA Format does not have footer correct?

  • JAMES BIEGON July 15, 2014, 1:03 pm

    Thanks a lot, am an informed writer

  • Chuks Udogu August 27, 2013, 2:08 pm

    I did not know this edition until now. It’s also good for academic ics.

  • Stephen April 29, 2013, 9:19 am

    Hi Leigh! APA 6 is the most current edition.

  • Leigh April 27, 2013, 7:02 pm

    Is there an APA 9? We have the latest windows and it only has APA 6.

  • Caden April 9, 2013, 6:33 pm

    Thank you.

  • George January 22, 2013, 9:14 am

    Sweet!

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