A title page with running head is the first page of a research paper or other document. The title page typically includes the document title, the name of the author, the name of the institution, and the date of completion. The running head is a shortened version of the paper’s title, typically no longer than fifty characters, including spaces. It appears, along with the page number, in the header section of the document.
The purpose of a title page with running head is to give readers an overview of the topics addressed in the paper, to help them easily find and reference certain sections within it, and to provide researchers with a consistent format for citing the paper.
Here are some tips for writing an effective title page and running head:
-Keep the document title short and clear
-Include your name as the author
-Include the date of completion
-Include the name of the institution if appropriate
-Make sure the running head doesn’t exceed fifty characters, including spaces
-Use appropriate title case in both the running head and the full title
-Ensure the formatting of the document is consistent
For more information on writing and formatting a title page with running head, check out this helpful guide from the University of Wisconsin–Madison: https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/DocAPA_TitlePage.html