Creating an APA research cover page involves formatting a title page and including a running head for your paper.
The title page should include the title of your paper, and the name and affiliation of each author. This can be centered on the page, typically no larger than 12 points in size. Next, the running head of your paper should be placed on the left side of the title page along with a page number on the right-hand side. The running head should be limited to 50 characters or less, and should be a shortened version of your paper’s title. Finally, your title page should also include the page header which features the title of your paper followed by the page number.
It is also important to include a page number in the header of all of the subsequent pages of your research paper. To do this, go to the top of your document and select the ‘Insert’ menu. Choose the ‘Page Number’ option and select ‘Current Position’. The page numbers should be aligned to the right.
By following these steps, you can create an APA research paper cover page that will meet APA format requirements.
