1. Running Head: Begin with a shortened version of your title (maximum 50 characters including spaces) in all caps, followed by a colon and the page number. This appears in the header (usually the top right corner) of *every* page of your paper. The first page's running head will look like this:
`Running head: SHORTENED TITLE`
2. Title: Below the running head (and flush left), type your full title in title case (capitalize the first letter of each main word). Don't use all caps or italics. Keep it concise and informative. The title should accurately reflect the content of your paper.
3. Your Name, Affiliation, Course, and Date: Center these elements below the title, each on its own line. For example:
```
Your Name
Your Affiliation (e.g., University Name)
Course Name
Date (Day Month Year)
```
Example:
(Top right corner of every page, including the first):
`Running head: EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE ON MEMORY`
(Top of the first page, centered, below the running head):
`The Effects of Caffeine Consumption on Short-Term Memory Recall`
`Jane Doe`
`University of Example`
`Psychology 101`
`October 26, 2023`
Remember to follow your instructor's specific guidelines, as they might have slightly different requirements. Always prioritize your instructor's preferences over general APA style guidelines.