The title page is the first page of your paper, so it is important to have a well-formatted title page that clearly represents your paper. The following format should be used in both psychology lab reports and research articles. Your instructor may also request that you use a similar format for other types of psychology writing.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Variable
Here's How:
- Elements of a Title Page
- Article title
- Authors name
- Authors school affiliation
- Running head
- Page header
- Page number
- Choosing a Title
One of the most difficult tasks is choosing a good title. Your title should be as specific as possible. Notice the titles used in the following examples:- [Specific] "Second-order Beliefs and the Use of Self-Presentational Explanations for Behavior."
- [General] "Cognitive Abilities and Social Understanding"
Other Elements
- A running head and page number should be included in the upper right hand corner on all pages, including the title page.
- The first line of your title page should be left-aligned at the top of the page, using the following format:
Running Head: PAGE TITLE
Note that the running head should be listed as the first two words of your title in uppercase letters. - Your title, name, and school should be double-spaced and centered on the page.
Tips:
- Check out this example of a title page in APA format.
