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In APA Style (7th edition), the cover page, or title page, should include:

• A running head (professional papers only) and page number
• The title of the paper
• The name of the author(s)
• The institutional affiliation
• An author note; optional (professional papers only)
• A student paper should also include course information

Note : APA 7 provides slightly different directions for formatting the title pages of professional papers (e.g., those intended for scholarly publication) and student papers (e.g., those turned in for credit in a high school or college course).

Professional paper APA title page

Student paper APA title page

Formatting an APA title page

Note : All text on the title page should be double-spaced and typed in either 12-point, Times New Roman font. In the 7th edition, APA increaded the flexibility regarding font options: which now include Calibri 11, Arial 11, Lucida Sans Unicode 10, Times New Roman 12, or Georgia 11. All words should be centered, and capitalize the first letter of important words.

Running Head

In the 7th edition of the APA style manual, running heads are only required for professional papers that are being submitted for publication (student papers do not require a running head, but still need a page number).

Your title page should contain a running head that is flush left at the top of the page and a page number that is flush right at the top of the page.

Place the running head in the page’s header:

• The running head is the abbreviated title of the paper (IN UPPERCASE LETTERS) aligned left on the page header of all pages, including the title page. APA (7th edition) guidelines require that running heads be a maximum of 50 characters (spaces count as characters).
• The “Running head:” label used in the APA sixth edition is no longer used.
• Place the page number in this same header, but align right, beginning with page number 1 on the title page.
• This header should be 1 inch from the top. Some instructors allow for 1/2 inch, too, but the default is 1 inch.

Paper Title

Position the title of the paper in the upper half of the page. The title should be centered and written in boldface, and important words should be capitalized.

The APA recommends that your title should be a maximum of 12 words and should not contain abbreviations or words that serve no purpose.

Author Name(s)

Institutional affiliation.

Position the school or university’s name below the author(s) name, centered.

A student paper should also include the course number and name, instructor name, and assignment due date.

Further Information

• APA Student Title Page Guide
• APA Referencing
• How to Write a Lab Report
• Essay Writing Guide for Psychology Students
• APA Style Citations & References
• Example of an APA Formatted Paper

APA Guide: 7th Edition

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• Webpages and Other Online Content
• Legal Citations
• Writing Style
• Summary of Changes

Student Paper Example

• Student Paper Example This is a student paper example from the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Professional Paper Example

• Professional Paper Example This is a professional paper example from the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Student Title Page Elements

The title page includes the following elements: Page number, Paper title, Author, Author Affiliation, Course, Instructor, and Due Date .  Remember, your instructor can include other requirements for your assignment.  Refer to their instructions carefully.

Your title page and paper is double-spaced. Use 1-inch margins. 

Acceptable Fonts:

• 11-point Calibri 
• 11-point Arial
• 10-point Lucida Sans Unicode 
• 12-point Times New Roman
• 11-point Georgia
• 10-point Computer Modern 1 
• Should summarize the main idea in a succinct way .
• Include strong keywords so that readers can find your work in a database or by using a search engine.
• Avoid using abbreviations in a title.
• The title should be provided in title case .  This means that all major words are capitalized. 
• Be bolded, centered, and begin 3-4 lines down from the top margin of the paper.
• Put a double-spaced blank line between the title and the byline.
• The paper title also appears at the top of the first page of your paper.

Author Name(s) (Byline)

• Beneath the title, type the  author's or authors' full name(s) .
• Do not use titles or degrees.
• ​Order the names of authors based on their contributions.
• Write all of the names on the same line.
• Center the names in a standard font.
• Smith and Doe
• Smith, Doe, and Jones

Author Affiliation

• Identify where you worked or studied when the body of work was completed.
• Include no more than two affiliations for each author.
• Example:  College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington
• Include the department or division.
• Include the name of the institution.
• Include the location of the institution.
• Example:  Hematology/Oncology, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
• Include the location.

Locations should include the city, state, province, and country.

Course Name

• Put the course number and name below the Author Affiliation.
• Check with your instructor on the preferred name.
• Place the month, date, and year after the Instructor(s) name(s).

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All content on this guide comes from the 7th edition of the  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and from the APA Style Blog.

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A step-by-step guide for creating and formatting APA Style student papers

The start of the semester is the perfect time to learn how to create and format APA Style student papers. This article walks through the formatting steps needed to create an APA Style student paper, starting with a basic setup that applies to the entire paper (margins, font, line spacing, paragraph alignment and indentation, and page headers). It then covers formatting for the major sections of a student paper: the title page, the text, tables and figures, and the reference list. Finally, it concludes by describing how to organize student papers and ways to improve their quality and presentation.

The guidelines for student paper setup are described and shown using annotated diagrams in the Student Paper Setup Guide (PDF, 3.40MB) and the A Step-by-Step Guide to APA Style Student Papers webinar . Chapter 1 of the Concise Guide to APA Style and Chapter 2 of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association describe the elements, format, and organization for student papers. Tables and figures are covered in Chapter 7 of both books. Information on paper format and tables and figures and a full sample student paper are also available on the APA Style website.

Basic setup

The guidelines for basic setup apply to the entire paper. Perform these steps when you first open your document, and then you do not have to worry about them again while writing your paper. Because these are general aspects of paper formatting, they apply to all APA Style papers, student or professional. Students should always check with their assigning instructor or institution for specific guidelines for their papers, which may be different than or in addition to APA Style guidelines.

Seventh edition APA Style was designed with modern word-processing programs in mind. Most default settings in programs such as Academic Writer, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs already comply with APA Style. This means that, for most paper elements, you do not have to make any changes to the default settings of your word-processing program. However, you may need to make a few adjustments before you begin writing.

Use 1-in. margins on all sides of the page (top, bottom, left, and right). This is usually how papers are automatically set.

Use a legible font. The default font of your word-processing program is acceptable. Many sans serif and serif fonts can be used in APA Style, including 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, 12-point Times New Roman, and 11-point Georgia. You can also use other fonts described on the font page of the website.

Line spacing

Double-space the entire paper including the title page, block quotations, and the reference list. This is something you usually must set using the paragraph function of your word-processing program. But once you do, you will not have to change the spacing for the entirety of your paper–just double-space everything. Do not add blank lines before or after headings. Do not add extra spacing between paragraphs. For paper sections with different line spacing, see the line spacing page.

Paragraph alignment and indentation

Align all paragraphs of text in the body of your paper to the left margin. Leave the right margin ragged. Do not use full justification. Indent the first line of every paragraph of text 0.5-in. using the tab key or the paragraph-formatting function of your word-processing program. For paper sections with different alignment and indentation, see the paragraph alignment and indentation page.

Page numbers

Put a page number in the top right of every page header , including the title page, starting with page number 1. Use the automatic page-numbering function of your word-processing program to insert the page number in the top right corner; do not type the page numbers manually. The page number is the same font and font size as the text of your paper. Student papers do not require a running head on any page, unless specifically requested by the instructor.

Title page setup

Title page elements.

APA Style has two title page formats: student and professional (for details, see title page setup ). Unless instructed otherwise, students should use the student title page format and include the following elements, in the order listed, on the title page:

• Paper title.
• Name of each author (also known as the byline).
• Affiliation for each author.
• Course number and name.
• Instructor name.
• Assignment due date.
• Page number 1 in the top right corner of the page header.

The format for the byline depends on whether the paper has one author, two authors, or three or more authors.

• When the paper has one author, write the name on its own line (e.g., Jasmine C. Hernandez).
• When the paper has two authors, write the names on the same line and separate them with the word “and” (e.g., Upton J. Wang and Natalia Dominguez).
• When the paper has three or more authors, separate the names with commas and include “and” before the final author’s name (e.g., Malia Mohamed, Jaylen T. Brown, and Nia L. Ball).

Students have an academic affiliation, which identities where they studied when the paper was written. Because students working together on a paper are usually in the same class, they will have one shared affiliation. The affiliation consists of the name of the department and the name of the college or university, separated by a comma (e.g., Department of Psychology, George Mason University). The department is that of the course to which the paper is being submitted, which may be different than the department of the student’s major. Do not include the location unless it is part of the institution’s name.

Write the course number and name and the instructor name as shown on institutional materials (e.g., the syllabus). The course number and name are often separated by a colon (e.g., PST-4510: History and Systems Psychology). Write the assignment due date in the month, date, and year format used in your country (e.g., Sept. 10, 2020).

Title page line spacing

Double-space the whole title page. Place the paper title three or four lines down from the top of the page. Add an extra double-spaced blank like between the paper title and the byline. Then, list the other title page elements on separate lines, without extra lines in between.

Title page alignment

Center all title page elements (except the right-aligned page number in the header).

Title page font

Write the title page using the same font and font size as the rest of your paper. Bold the paper title. Use standard font (i.e., no bold, no italics) for all other title page elements.

Text elements

Repeat the paper title at the top of the first page of text. Begin the paper with an introduction to provide background on the topic, cite related studies, and contextualize the paper. Use descriptive headings to identify other sections as needed (e.g., Method, Results, Discussion for quantitative research papers). Sections and headings vary depending on the paper type and its complexity. Text can include tables and figures, block quotations, headings, and footnotes.

Text line spacing

Double-space all text, including headings and section labels, paragraphs of text, and block quotations.

Text alignment

Center the paper title on the first line of the text. Indent the first line of all paragraphs 0.5-in.

Left-align the text. Leave the right margin ragged.

Block quotation alignment

Indent the whole block quotation 0.5-in. from the left margin. Double-space the block quotation, the same as other body text. Find more information on the quotations page.

Use the same font throughout the entire paper. Write body text in standard (nonbold, nonitalic) font. Bold only headings and section labels. Use italics sparingly, for instance, to highlight a key term on first use (for more information, see the italics page).

Headings format

For detailed guidance on formatting headings, including headings in the introduction of a paper, see the headings page and the headings in sample papers .

• Alignment: Center Level 1 headings. Left-align Level 2 and Level 3 headings. Indent Level 4 and Level 5 headings like a regular paragraph.
• Font: Boldface all headings. Also italicize Level 3 and Level 5 headings. Create heading styles using your word-processing program (built into AcademicWriter, available for Word via the sample papers on the APA Style website).

Tables and figures setup

Tables and figures are only included in student papers if needed for the assignment. Tables and figures share the same elements and layout. See the website for sample tables and sample figures .

Table elements

Tables include the following four elements: 

• Body (rows and columns)
• Note (optional if needed to explain elements in the table)

Figure elements

Figures include the following four elements: 

• Image (chart, graph, etc.)
• Note (optional if needed to explain elements in the figure)

Table line spacing

Double-space the table number and title. Single-, 1.5-, or double-space the table body (adjust as needed for readability). Double-space the table note.

Figure line spacing

Double-space the figure number and title. The default settings for spacing in figure images is usually acceptable (but adjust the spacing as needed for readability). Double-space the figure note.

Table alignment

Left-align the table number and title. Center column headings. Left-align the table itself and left-align the leftmost (stub) column. Center data in the table body if it is short or left-align the data if it is long. Left-align the table note.

Figure alignment

Left-align the figure number and title. Left-align the whole figure image. The default alignment of the program in which you created your figure is usually acceptable for axis titles and data labels. Left-align the figure note.

Bold the table number. Italicize the table title. Use the same font and font size in the table body as the text of your paper. Italicize the word “Note” at the start of the table note. Write the note in the same font and font size as the text of your paper.

Figure font

Bold the figure number. Italicize the figure title. Use a sans serif font (e.g., Calibri, Arial) in the figure image in a size between 8 to 14 points. Italicize the word “Note” at the start of the figure note. Write the note in the same font and font size as the text of your paper.

Placement of tables and figures

There are two options for the placement of tables and figures in an APA Style paper. The first option is to place all tables and figures on separate pages after the reference list. The second option is to embed each table and figure within the text after its first callout. This guide describes options for the placement of tables and figures embedded in the text. If your instructor requires tables and figures to be placed at the end of the paper, see the table and figure guidelines and the sample professional paper .

Call out (mention) the table or figure in the text before embedding it (e.g., write “see Figure 1” or “Table 1 presents”). You can place the table or figure after the callout either at the bottom of the page, at the top of the next page, or by itself on the next page. Avoid placing tables and figures in the middle of the page.

Embedding at the bottom of the page

Include a callout to the table or figure in the text before that table or figure. Add a blank double-spaced line between the text and the table or figure at the bottom of the page.

Embedding at the top of the page

Include a callout to the table in the text on the previous page before that table or figure. The table or figure then appears at the top of the next page. Add a blank double-spaced line between the end of the table or figure and the text that follows.

Embedding on its own page

Embed long tables or large figures on their own page if needed. The text continues on the next page.

Reference list setup

Reference list elements.

The reference list consists of the “References” section label and the alphabetical list of references. View reference examples on the APA Style website. Consult Chapter 10 in both the Concise Guide and Publication Manual for even more examples.

Reference list line spacing

Start the reference list at the top of a new page after the text. Double-space the entire reference list (both within and between entries).

Reference list alignment

Center the “References” label. Apply a hanging indent of 0.5-in. to all reference list entries. Create the hanging indent using your word-processing program; do not manually hit the enter and tab keys.

Reference list font

Bold the “References” label at the top of the first page of references. Use italics within reference list entries on either the title (e.g., webpages, books, reports) or on the source (e.g., journal articles, edited book chapters).

Final checks

Check page order.

• Start each section on a new page.
• Arrange pages in the following order:
• Title page (page 1).
• Text (starts on page 2).
• Reference list (starts on a new page after the text).

Check headings

• Check that headings accurately reflect the content in each section.
• Start each main section with a Level 1 heading.
• Use Level 2 headings for subsections of the introduction.
• Use the same level of heading for sections of equal importance.
• Avoid having only one subsection within a section (have two or more, or none).

Check assignment instructions

• Remember that instructors’ guidelines supersede APA Style.
• Students should check their assignment guidelines or rubric for specific content to include in their papers and to make sure they are meeting assignment requirements.

Tips for better writing

• Ask for feedback on your paper from a classmate, writing center tutor, or instructor.
• Budget time to implement suggestions.
• Use spell-check and grammar-check to identify potential errors, and then manually check those flagged.
• Proofread the paper by reading it slowly and carefully aloud to yourself.
• Consult your university writing center if you need extra help.

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APA cover (title) page: format and templates

There are two types of title page required for APA style papers, a professional and a student version.

Student APA cover page

As long as students do not have any specific guidance from their instructors in regards to a cover page format, they should include the following elements on their cover page:

• Running head : only for APA 6th you write "Running head: TITLE" as a header. APA 7th does not require a running head.
• Title of the paper : three to four lines down from the top of the title page, centered and in bold for APA 7 (APA 6 does not have a title in bold).
• Name of author(s) : include a double-spaced blank line between the paper title and the author name(s).
• Affiliation for each author (the university attended, including department)
• Course number and name
• Name of instructor
• Due date of the assignment (date format used in your location)
• Page number (included on all pages), cover page is number 1.
• Times New Roman is the preferred font, 12-point .
• Double spacing
• 1 inch margins

We created a a student APA cover page template of both 6th & 7th edition, which you can download:

Professional APA cover page

A professional APA cover page should include the following elements:

• Name of each author : include a double-spaced blank line between the paper title and the author names.
• Affiliation for each author: give the name of the institution at which the research was carried out.
• Author note : see the specific instructions below.
• Running head (included on all pages): for APA 6th you write "Running head: TITLE" and for APA 7th only the title in caps is required (omitting the phrase running head).
• Page number (included on all pages): page 1 is the cover page.
• Times New Roman is the preferred font, 12 -point.

Since there are a few slight differences between the professional cover page in APA 6th and 7th edition, we created a template for each version, which you can download.

APA cover page: Author note format

An author note in a professional paper can be found at the bottom of the cover page. It is usually composed of four paragraphs.

• In the first paragraph : for APA 6, give the name of the author and their affiliation. For APA 7, give the authors' ORCID iDs. Omit this part if the authors don't have ORCID iDs.
• Second paragraph : Specify any changes of affiliation (for both APA 6 & 7). Use the following format: “[Author’s name] is now at [affiliation].” This paragraph may also clarify the death of an author.
• Third paragraph : give any confidentiality disclosures and/or acknowledgments.
• Fourth paragraph : give the contact information of the author(s).

Format : start this section in the bottom half of the title page, below the affiliations. Leave a minimum of one blank line between the affiliation and the author note title. Center the title “Author Note” in bold. The first line of each paragraph should be indented and all aligned to the left.

Further reading

For more details not covered in this guide, take a look at the following sources:

📝 Student and Professional APA cover page (7th ed.)

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Frequently Asked Questions about APA cover (title) page

The title page of a student paper serves as a representation of the author. It is a mere formality, as it makes your paper appear more academic. As a student, the title page helps your instructor identify on a glance who wrote the paper, what the topic is, and for what course. In sum, a student should add a title page when indicated.

The title page of a professional paper serves as a representation of the author. For professionals, the function of a title page is to introduce the reader to the main facts of the paper, such as the author, the topic, the year of publication, and contact information. In sum, a professional should add a title page to comply with academic standards.

No. According to APA style, the title's font of a title page should not include any type of Word Art or "fun" fonts of any kind. APA style indicates titles should be written in the same font as the rest of the text, it should centered and in bold (for APA 7).

Yes, APA style's title page should be formated as page 1 of the paper, followed by the abstract page as page 2.

If you learn better by watching than by reading, here are two YouTube tutorials that will help you create a title page: APA Style 7th Edition: Student Paper Formatting and APA Style 7th Edition: Professional Paper Formatting by Samuel Forlenza, PhD.

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What is a cover page?

A cover page or title page is the first page of an academic paper, eBook, essay, business plan, or report. It contains important information such as the title, date, author’s name, etc.

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An essay cover page format depends on which citation style you are using and your school’s specific requirements. However, most formats will include the author’s name, the topic, the name of the course it is submitted to, and the due date of the essay. Sometimes, the teacher or professor’s name is also included as well as the name of the school, university or college.

If you are not sure how to make a cover page for an essay, you can use the template below and replace the placeholder text with your text. We offer an essay cover sheet example for download. However, there are often specific requirements as to the font and spaces, so it is important to check with your teacher to see if there are any specific requirements before you submit your essay.

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MLA Cover Sheet Word Format

The MLA (Modern Language Association) does not require you to create a cover page when you complete your paper. However, you might decide to create one or your instructors may require you to. If you decide to add a cover page, you can use the template below to create it. Replace the placeholder text with your own text. Insert this page before your paper.

The format for an MLA cover page is shown on the sample template above. It should include the following information.

• Author’s name
• The name of your university, college, or high school
• Subtitle (optional)
• Class or course information
• Professor, teacher, or instructor’s name
• Paper due date

Do not include a page number on your cover page.

The MLA cover page template uses this suggested formatting: Times New Roman font, size 12, double-spaced and centered. Capitalize the first letter of each word except prepositions and short words. Do not add a page number to the cover.

Since a cover page is not strictly required, you can include all relevant information on the first page of the essay instead of on the cover. If you don’t create a cover page, then add the MLA heading to the first page of your paper at the top of the page.

APA Cover Page

APA Cover Page Example Word Format

APA-style papers should be submitted with a cover page. Students preparing an APA Cover Page should include the following information: • Paper title • Author’s name • University name and department • Course number and name • Teacher’s name • Due date of the assignment

There is a sample APA cover page format template above. You can use this template and replace the text with your text. Keep the text double space and center-aligned. Capitalize the first letter of each word except prepositions and short words. Add a page number in the top right corner.

Click here to see the APA student title page guide

Chicago Style Cover Page

On a cover page in Chicago style, the title appears in the top half of the paper and the author’s name, course, and due date appear in the bottom half of the paper. A cover page is not strictly required, so you can also just include the relevant information on the first page of the essay instead of on the cover if you prefer.

The format for the Chicago cover page is shown on the sample template below. It should include the following information.

To create a cover page for Chicago style , download the sample below and replace the text with your own.

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Details to include

The title page (also known as the cover page) is the front page of your paper. It should contain:

• The running head , a header at the top of the page.
• The first page number .
• The title of the paper
• The institution for which you writing.

Running head

The running head should be in the top-left corner of the page in uppercase. It should include a shortened title of your paper. On the front page only, it should also be prepended with "Running head:".

First page number

The first page number -- generally page 1 -- should be in the top-right corner of the page. Both the page number and the running head should be a half inch from the top of the page.

The title of the paper can contain upper and lowercase letters, and ideally should be no more than 12 words in length. It should be direct, and should not contain abbreviations or other unnecessary words. It should not span longer than 2 lines. The first letter of each word should be uppercase, except for articles (a, an, the), and conjunctions (and, but, for, or, yet).

Underneath the title should be your name (or the author's name if you're not the author). It should be displayed as the first name , middle initial , and last name . Do not add titles (such as Dr.) to the beginning, or qualifications (such as PhD) to the end of an author's name.

Your institution

Finally, underneath the author's name, state the full name of the institution or school you're writing the paper for.

The font for all text on the title page should be Times New Roman, size 12pt, with double line-spacing.

A correct title page will look like the below image:

After completing your title page you will move on to writing an abstract of your paper.

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An APA title page must include:

• A running head (including page number)
• The title of your paper (one or two lines long)
• The full name of the author(s)
• Your university or institution

Additional information, such as a course number or an author’s note, should be placed on a separate line below the institution.

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The APA cover page adheres to the  general APA formatting guidelines :

• 12 pt Times New Roman
• Double line spacing
• 1 inch (2.54 cm) margins

The formatting requirements for each element on the APA title page are listed below.

Write “Running head:” followed by a (shortened) version of your paper’s title. It must be:

• Left aligned
• Capitalized
• Maximum 50 characters (not including the words “running head:”)

Read more on how to  insert and format a running head .

Use an informative, striking title that summarizes the main idea of your paper.

• Apply title case ( capitalize the first letter of each word, except small words such as articles and short prepositions )
• Keep it shorter than 12 words
• Don’t use abbreviations or contractions
• Place the title in the center of the page

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The names of the authors are written in full (first name, initial of middle name(s), last name). Include the names of all authors in order of contribution. Don’t include titles (Dr., Prof.) or degrees (PhD, MSc).

APA title page with multiple authors

There are specific guidelines for multiple authors. The formatting guidelines depend on whether the authors have the same affiliation.

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Formatting an APA title page

The title page is a requirement for all APA papers. The primary role of the title page is to present just that: the title. But that’s only the beginning of what is actually required for a properly formatted APA title page. This is the first chance a writer has to truly engage with the reader.

For students, the title page also lets people know which class, professor, and institution the text was written for. For professional authors, the title page is an opportunity to share any affiliations or conflicts of interest that might be present.

APA Style recognizes two different ways to format a title page. One is for student papers and the other is for professional papers. This guide will examine the difference and provide real-life examples of both.

The information provided below comes from the 7 th edition of the APA’s Publication Manual . You can read more about title page elements in Sections 2.1 – 2.8.

Here’s a run-through of everything this page includes:

The difference between a professional title page and a student title page in APA

Elements of an apa style title page, apa formatting title page example, conclusion: formatting a title page in apa 7.

Both student and professional title pages require a title, author, and an affiliation. Both types of title page also require the same basic formatting, including 1-inch indentations on all sides and a page number in the top right corner.

The primary difference is that professional title pages also require an author note and a running head. However, some professors do ask that you provide some of these elements in student papers. It’s a good idea to know how to format them just in case.

Student title page APA

An APA title page for any paper being submitted for a class, degree, or thesis is all about the basics. Here are the elements that should be included in a student title page :

• Title of your paper
• Byline (author or authors)
• Affiliation (department and university)
• Course name and course number
• Instructor name

Page number

Your professor or institution might have their own formatting requirements. When writing a paper for a class, the first rule is to always pay attention to the instructions.

Professional title page APA

A professional title page skips the class info and due date, but it includes:

• Affiliation (division and/or organization)
• Author note
• Running head

The author note and running head are generally only required for professional papers. However, some professors might ask that you include one or both of them. Be sure to check the assignment instructions before submitting.

The title of your paper is really important. This is where the author needs to simultaneously inform and engage the reader without being overly wordy.

An effective title will:

• Engage the reader
• Concisely explain the main topic of research
• Concisely explain any relevant variables or theoretical issues

The paper title should be placed three or four lines down from the top margin of the page. It should be presented in bold, title case, and centered on the page.

Author/Byline

The correct way to display the author’s name is first name, middle initial, and last name. The most important thing is to prevent the possibility of mistaken identity. After all, there are a lot of papers published every year, and it’s possible that someone else has the same name as you do.

For all author bylines in APA, all licenses and degrees are omitted (e.g., Dr., Professor, PhD, RN, etc.).

If your paper has multiple authors, then they should all be listed in the same way, in order of their contributions. All authors should be on the same line, unless more lines are required.

Here’s an example of a properly formatted byline for a paper with two authors:

Cassandra M. Berkman and Wilhelm K. Jackson

Affiliation

The affiliation element is where you identify the place where the work was conducted or who it was conducted for. This is almost always a university or institution. In some cases, there are multiple affiliations for one author, or multiple authors with different affiliations.

Academic affiliations

Academic affiliations include schools, universities, and teaching hospitals. The affiliation line should include the specific department followed by the name of the institution. There is no need to include a location for academic affiliations.

Here is an example of what a basic academic affiliation line should look like:

Department of Psychology, Colorado State University

Non-academic affiliations

Non-academic affiliations are anything that isn’t a school or university, which could be a hospital, laboratory, or just about any type of organization. The affiliation line for a non-academic organization should include the department or division, followed by the name and location of the organization. All elements should be separated by commas.

Here’s how it looks when put to use:

Vidant Health, Greenville, NC, United States

Course number and name (Student only)

Use the course number and course name as they appear on official university materials. Examples:

• ENG 204: Modern English Literature
• PSYC 2301: Research Methodology

Instructor name (Student papers only)

It’s important that you display your instructor’s name in their preferred way. With academics who have multiple degrees and positions, this isn’t something that you should guess at.

It is generally safe to use the course syllabus to see how they prefer to be listed. For example, some use the word “Professor” as their prefix, and many will have PhD, RN, or other type of professional designation.

Due date (Student papers only)

The due date should be presented in the day, month, and year format that is standard to your country.

The page number goes at the top right-hand side of the paper. This is one of the only elements that appears on every single page.

You can add running page numbers to your paper by double-clicking the header portion of the document or clicking the “Insert” tab. It will automatically insert page numbers into the rest of the document.

Author note (Professional papers only)

The author note is usually only required for professional papers. This is where additional data, disclaimers, conflicts of interest, and statements about funding are placed. In some cases, the author statement can be several pages long.

The author note is generally split into four paragraphs, including:

• ORCID iD (a scientific/academic author ID)
• Changes of Affiliation
• Disclosures and Acknowledgments
• Contact Information

Section 2.7 of the Publication Manual has even more information on how to structure these elements for a professional paper.

Running Head (Professional papers only)

While some student papers might require a running head, this is something that is typically only for papers being submitted for publication. This is an abbreviated version of your title that appears at the top of every page to help readers identify it. The running title is particularly useful especially in print versions of journals and publications.

The running head does not have to use the same words as they appear in your title. Instead, try to re-work your paper’s main idea into a shortened form.

For example, if your paper’s title is:

“A Mystery of Style: Exploring the Formatting Mechanics of the Running Head According  to APA Style 7th Edition”

Then your abbreviated title can be something like:

“RUNNING HEAD IN APA 7”

“FORMATTING THE RUNNING HEAD”

The idea is to convey only the most important aspects of your title. The running head should be entered in the page header, flush left against the margin, and presented in all-capital letters.

The APA suggests a maximum length of 50 characters (including spaces and punctuation) for a running head. If your title is already 50 characters and under, then you can use the whole thing as the running head.

Next, let’s have a look at an example of what a real APA title page looks like when it’s all put together.

Student title page formatting example

Professional title page formatting example

All papers written according to APA Style should have a properly formatted title page. Making sure that the title page elements are accurate and informative will help people access your work. It is also the first opportunity that you have as the author to establish credibility and engage the reader.

For more information on the basic elements of an APA paper, check out Chapter 2 of the Publication Manual or our guide on APA format .

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An APA title page provides the details of the paper, such as the title of the paper, author name, and author affiliation. APA title pages have two formats—one for professional papers and one for student papers.

The elements to be added on the title page of a professional paper (in order of appearance) are:

• Page number and running head: These elements appear in the header section. The page number appears at the top-right corner, whereas the running head appears at the top-left corner. If the title is too long, the running head is shortened to less than 50 characters.
• Title of the paper: It provides information about the paper. It is aligned center and set in bold.
• Names of the authors: It gives the names of the contributors to the paper and is aligned center.
• Affiliations of the authors: It gives the department and university details of the authors.
• Author note: It gives extra information about the authors.

In a student paper, the following details are included on the title page:

• Page number: This appears in the top-right corner of the header section.
• Title of the paper: It gives the reader an idea of the information in the paper. It appears in title case and bold. It is center-aligned.
• Names of the authors: The names of the contributors are added here. This field is also called the by-line.
• Affiliations of the authors: It includes the names of the authors’ departments and universities.
• Name of the course: The name of the course for which the paper is written is included in this field.
• Name of the instructor: Unlike the professional paper, the instructor’s name is included in a student paper.
• Due date of the assignment: The due date of the assignment is added here. The format is “Month Day, Year” (e.g., August 22, 2017).

The title page information for APA is different for a professional paper and a student paper. As a student, you need to include the following details in the same order on the title page of your student paper.

• Page number: This appears in the header section. Set the page number in the top-right corner of the header.
• Title of the paper: Set it in title case and bold. Align it to the center.
• Names of the authors: Provide the names of the contributors. This field is also called the by-line.
• Affiliations of the authors: Include your department and university name.
• Name of the course: Provide the name of the course and course number for which the paper is written.
• Name of the instructor: Add the instructor’s name. There is no rigid rule on how to set the instructor’s name. You can set it according to the instructor’s preference.
• Due date of the assignment: Add the due date of the assignment. The format should be “Month Day, Year” (e.g., August 23, 2021).

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Published October 23, 2020. Updated May 10, 2023.

A title page is an important part of a paper. The purpose of a title page is to provide general information about the paper to the reader. For example, if you are a student, the title page of your paper will  tell the reader your name (who wrote the paper), the class and teacher you wrote it for, and the title of the paper.

The majority of APA style papers require a title page. A title page is also known as a cover page in APA style.

There are two types of APA title pages:

• Title pages for student  papers
• Title pages for professional  papers

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Example student title page:

Example professional title page:

Universal elements  

The title pages for both students and professions are slightly different, although they serve the same purpose of providing the readers with the general information about the paper.  T he page should follow the general guidelines for APA formatting, which are:

• The font should be an easy to read font such as Times New Roman at size 12, or Calibri at size 11
• The spacing should be double
• There should 1-inch margins on each side

Title page  format for professional papers

A title page for professionals has these elements, written in the following order:  

• Running head + page number  
• Paper title  
• Author(s)  
• Affiliation for author(s)  

Author note  

R unning head  .

A running head is the shortened version of the paper title. It is on the top left corner of every page of the paper. It helps the readers identi f y the title. Manuscripts that are being submitted for publication require running heads.  

E xample:  

Title — “Climate Change: The Signs of The Rising Temperatures Affecting Everyday Life with Annual Forest Fires.”  

Running head — CLIMATE CHANGE & FOREST FIRES  

Running heads are written  in all caps . They are usually shortened when the original title is more than 50 characters long. If the full title is less than 50 characters, the full title can be used in the  running head.  

• Page number  

The page number is written at the top-right corner of every page, in the header. You should use the page numbering function in your word processor to automatically enter the page numbers instead of manually typing them. The title page is numbered 1, being the first page of the paper.  

The running head and page number are written in the header  space of the document, so that it automatically repeats on each page .  

The main job of the title is to summarize what the paper is about. For example, if you are writing the title of a research paper, it should convey key information like what the research is about, the variables, issues, etc. of the research. APA style does not prescribe a word limit on the title, but you should try to keep it simple and concise.  

You should avoid less relevant words and abbreviations in the title. Avoid using words and phrases like “results , ” “methods , ” “a study of , ”  or  “ a n experimental investigation of” in the title.  

The title is in bold text and is aligned in the cent er  of the title page.   

Author ( s )  

As per APA guidelines, the name of the author who is the principal contributor to the paper should be listed first. It should be followed by the names of other authors in order of decreasing contribution.  

The author name(s) is also aligned  to the center of the page .  

Affiliation for author (s)  

Affiliations identify where the author of the paper worked when the work was conducted. This place is most commonly a university. If two institutions have contributed to the support of the study, then a dual affiliation is included.  

Affiliations are also centrally aligned. Here are some rules for affiliation for different kinds of institutions:  

An author note provides extra information about the authors. It can also include information about data sharing, acknowledgments, affiliation to a department or institution, study registrations, or disclaimers. Sometimes it’s included in the title page. If two authors have equally contributed to a  paper, then this can be noted in the author note. The requirements of an author note vary from journal to journal.   

Title page  format for student papers

A title page for students has these elements, written in the following order:  

• Author name(s)  

Course name  

• Instructor’s name  
• Due date of the assignment  

Page  number  

The header in a title page for students only includes the page number. Unless specifically asked by the instructor or institution, running heads are not needed in the title page of student papers.  

The page number  o n the title page for students is typed inside the header, in the top-right corner. Apart from the page number, every other  piece of  information is centrally aligned  o n the title page.  

Paper  title  

The paper title for a student’s paper follows the same guidelines as  that of  a professional paper. The title should be clear and concise. It should convey the essence of the paper to the reader. A paper title is written in title case. It is bold and  center -aligned.   

Author name (s)  

In case a project is being submitted to an instructor and not for publishing, the students who have contributed equally  to  such a project shall have their names in the  by-line . The names can be in any order.  

Affiliation  for author (s)  

This would include the university attended by the author. It will also include the department/division to which the author belongs.  

Include the name of the course or class you are writing this paper for .  

In structor’s name  

Different instructors prefer different form s  of their names. You can check with your instructor regarding this. For example,  Dr.  James T. Elliot,  Melissa  Hart, Ph .D. , or Professor Tonya.  

Due date of th e paper  

APA style suggests writing the assignment due date in the format of spelling out the month in the month, date, and year format. You can choose the format that’s used in your country.  

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There are two types of title pages in APA. One type is used in professional papers and the other one is used in student papers. An APA title page has the following components:

Paper title

Name of the author(s)

Affiliations of the authors

Professional paper

A professional paper has the following components in the order mentioned below:

• Page number and the running head: These constitute the header part of the title page. On the top right, add the page number. On the top left, give the running head. Shorten the running head to less than 50 characters if the title is too long.
• Paper title: This provides information about the paper. Align it to the center of the paper.
• Names of the authors: The contributors’ names are added here. The field is aligned to the center of the page.
• Affiliations of the authors: Add the department, institute, and university information in the affiliation field.
• Author note: If you want to write additional information about the authors, you can add it under the author note.

Student paper

A student paper comprises the following components:

• Page number: This is a part of the header component and appears in the top-right corner.
• Paper title: This gives some idea about the paper. Keep the title as short as possible. Write it in title case, format it in bold, and align it center.
• Names of the authors: This is also called the “by-line.” The names of the authors are added here.
• Name of the course: This appears only on a student title page. The course name is added in this field.
• Name of the instructor: Unlike the professional paper, you need to add your instructor’s name here.
• Assignment due date: Add the due date of the assignment. Use the due date format that is used in your country.

The title page of a research paper written in APA style includes the following components:

Student paper:

• Page number: The page number is provided in the top right corner of the page, within the header space of the document.
• Paper title: The paper title is inserted 3-4 lines from the top of the page in title/headline case (all major words capitalized). It should be aligned to the center of the page.
• Author name(s): The author name(s) are inserted one double-spaced line after the title and should be center-aligned.
• Course number and name: The course number followed by a colon and the course name (in title/headline case) should be inserted on the next line and center-aligned.
• Instructor’s name: The instructor’s name should be styled according to your instructor’s preferences and should be inserted on the next line and center-aligned.
• Due date: The due date should be styled according to your country’s preferences and should be inserted on the next line and center-aligned.

Professional paper:

• Page number and running head: The page number is provided in the top right corner of the header space of the page and the running head is provided in the top left corner of the header space and should be the title of the paper in all-caps. Shorten the running head to less than 50 characters if the title is too long.
• Affiliations of the authors: The author affiliations should be inserted on the next line and center aligned and should include the department, institute, and university information for each author. If each author has a different affiliation, use corresponding superscript numbers after the author names and before the affiliations to distinguish them.
• Author note: The author note should be inserted in the bottom half of the page under the bold and center-aligned heading, “Author Note.” It can contain additional information about the authors.

Neither APA nor MLA recommends italicizing the article title for any type of publication such as a journal, magazine, or newspaper. In MLA format, the title is provided in quotation marks and title case. In APA format, the article title is provided in plain text and sentence case.

Both MLA and APA suggest not using any formatting for the title of an article from a journal, magazine, or newspaper. The below examples show how an article title is written in MLA and APA styles.

The article title is written in title case (with each important word capitalized).

The title is enclosed in double quotation marks.

“Ethnic and Racial Segregation in the New York Metropolis, 1960.”

The article title is written in sentence case (with only the first word and proper nouns capitalized).

The first word after a colon should be capitalized.

Ethnic and racial segregation in the New York metropolis, 1960.

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Assignment Cover Pages

Assignment cover page is the first page of an assignment. When you hold an assignment, the first page that you will see is the cover page. It is also called the title page. An assignment cover page includes the name of the institution, the title of the assignment, the name of the student, and the student’s ID. The assignment cover page helps identify what the assignment is about and which student submitted it.

Many students submit assignments to instructors, and instructors are usually teaching more than one subject. Therefore, without an assignment cover page, it would be difficult for the instructor to manage and sort out different assignments.

When there is an assignment cover page, instructors can easily sort out the assignments and grade them. Even the students submitting multiple assignments on the same day could end up submitting the wrong assignment if the assignments didn’t have a cover page.

Another important reason for having assignment cover pages is that this is part of training students to submit work professionally. An assignment cover page shows professionalism in submitting work. When students are trained for professional work, they are better equipped to succeed in their jobs. Thus, professors and instructors usually ask students to create cover pages for their assignments so that the students develop this habit early in their academic life.

The assignment cover page usually includes the name of the institution, title of the assignment, name of the student, student ID, and date of submission. In some cases, the title page may also mention the instructor’s name. Usually, the title page is not page-numbered.

Some courses might also require the students to format the assignment cover pages using popular referencing styles. For example, there is a particular format to make an assignment cover page using APA or MLA referencing styles.

In some cases, professors may also issue detailed instructions on how to format an assignment cover page. These instructions may include font style, font size, text color, page borders, and the information that must be stated on the cover page along with a particular order.

Cover pages are required in several situations:

• When submitting a project report
• When submitting a research proposal
• When submitting a dissertation
• When making a report that is longer than 2-3 pages
• When the assignment instructions require an assignment cover page
• When the professor is handling more than one subject assignments may be erroneously sorted

Assignment cover pages are very useful and can be created in MS Word or Adobe. MS Word software allows pictures and text to be used on the cover page. Students may also use headers and footers, page borders, and other features in MS Word to create a nice cover page. You can even use the popular heading styles given in MS Word.

If you do not have the time or energy to create a cover page, you may use cover pages available on our website. We offer editable cover page templates that you can easily download and customize. Browse through our specially designed assignment cover pages and save your time and effort.

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The title page is the first page of the paper and it will include the paper's title, author’s name, institution's name, course code, course name, instructor’s name, assignment due date, and page number.

All pages need a page number in the top right corner. For student papers, do not include a title in the running header.

Content Order and Format

APA @ Conestoga requires a specific order for your content on the title page. 

The order of the content is as follows:

Title of Paper

Student Name

Affiliation

Course Name and/or Course Code

Course Instructor

This information should be double-spaced, and centred.  Hit the return key or enter key three times before writing the title of the paper.

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What is APA Style?

Why use apa style in high school, how do i get started with apa style, what apa style products are available, your help wanted.

APA Style is the most common writing style used in college and career. Its purpose is to promote excellence in communication by helping writers create clear, precise, and inclusive sentences with a straightforward scholarly tone. It addresses areas of writing such as how to

• format a paper so it looks professional;
• credit other people’s words and ideas via citations and references to avoid plagiarism; and
• describe other people with dignity and respect using inclusive, bias-free language.

APA Style is primarily used in the behavioral sciences, which are subjects related to people, such as psychology, education, and nursing. It is also used by students in business, engineering, communications, and other classes. Students use it to write academic essays and research papers in high school and college, and professionals use it to conduct, report, and publish scientific research .

High school students need to learn how to write concisely, precisely, and inclusively so that they are best prepared for college and career. Here are some of the reasons educators have chosen APA Style:

• APA Style is the style of choice for the AP Capstone program, the fastest growing AP course, which requires students to conduct and report independent research.
• APA Style helps students craft written responses on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT because it teaches students to use a direct and professional tone while avoiding redundancy and flowery language.
• Most college students choose majors that require APA Style or allow APA Style as an option. It can be overwhelming to learn APA Style all at once during the first years of college; starting APA Style instruction in high school sets students up for success.

High school students may also be interested in the TOPSS Competition for High School Psychology Students , an annual competition from the APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools for high school students to create a short video demonstrating how a psychological topic has the potential to benefit their school and/or local community and improve people’s lives.

Most people are first introduced to APA Style by reading works written in APA Style. The following guides will help with that:

Many people also write research papers or academic essays in APA Style. The following resources will help with that:

Instructors will also benefit from using the following APA Style resources:

In addition to all the free resources on this website, APA publishes several products that provide comprehensive information about APA Style:

The APA Style team is interested in developing additional resources appropriate for a beginner audience. If you have resources you would like to share, or feedback on this topic, please contact the APA Style team . 

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Basic Format

The title page of the document is the first page in your paper, and it needs to contain the following items, in order:

• Title of the Paper
• Author’s Name (that’s you!)
• Institutional Affiliation (i.e., American National University or National College)

The title page should also include a page header and page numbers .

• The page header on your title page should read, "Running Head: TITLE OF YOUR PAPER"
• The running head should be in the upper left-hand corner of the paper, and the page numbers should be in the upper right-hand corner.

Basic Format:

• Title, author's name, and institutional affiliation should be centered in the top half of the page .
• Text should be double spaced .
• Title: no more than 12 words long.
• Author: Include your first name, middle initial, and last name.
• For students at ANU campuses located in Tennessee, the institutional affiliation will read “National College.”
• For all other ANU students, the institutional affiliation will read “American National University.”
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Assignment Front Page Format, Design, and PDF File

Today we are sharing the assignment first page format for schools and college students. This format very useful for students for their assignment submission in school, college and university. You can also download this assignment front page design in word file format.

Note: There is a no specific and pre-defined format for assignment cover page. The front page of assignment define by school, college, university, etc. But there is general format for assignment submission which is use globally. You can change or modified this format according to you.

1. Assignment Front Page Format

2. Assignment Cover Page Design

3. Download Assignment Design PDF & Word File

Here you can download the assignment front page format in word download. You can easily download assignment design file and edit it as per your need. You can also find this files in your Microsoft Office. Choose you best assignment front page design and impress your teachers or professors.

Source File & Credit: Microsoft Office

Use Microsoft Word to edit this file. You can easily edit this file in Microsoft Office. Replace the file with your college name, logo, etc.

Assignment is a very crucial part in academic. Your project report front page or assignment first page design play an important role like first impression is last impression. If you impress your processor or teacher then you will score good mark.

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New rules, notes for 2024 college football season

The 2024 college football season is here and this is everything you need to know from rules to notes for the year..

Did you completely turn the page on college football last fall in the midst of Michigan State’s horrendous season. Did Michigan’s run to a national title turn you off to college football completely? Do you now find yourself interested in again after some time away?

If you answered yes to these questions, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Here’s a quick recap of what you missed in college football from one of the most historic offseasons in the sport’s history.

Conference realignment

Even if you found something else to do with your time last fall, I’m guessing you heard that this was coming. Well, this is like that one-week courtesy reminder from your dentist. It’s happening this year. The Pac-12 as we knew it is gone. Washington State and Oregon State will play a hybrid schedule against the Mountain West in addition to a couple of non-conference opponents.

Texas and Oklahoma are now in the SEC. Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Arizona State joined the Big 12. Cal, Stanford, and SMU found a home in the ACC. And if that wasn’t enough, USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington are now in the Big Ten.

So, what does this mean? Honestly, for the viewer, not much. We’ll see a lot of matchups that we’re not used to seeing. Some of them will be good, like Texas vs. Texas A&M and USC vs. Michigan. Others will feel forced, like Stanford vs. NC State or Utah vs. UCF. But we’re getting the same amount of football. Traditionalists like me will moan and groan through this season, but after a few months, we’ll move on to something else.

  New TV assignments

While conference realignment doesn’t have much impact on the viewer, the presentation of the games themselves will look very different. The SEC enters into the first-year agreement of their agreement with ESPN this fall, meaning they’ll no longer hold the 3:30 time slot on CBS. In fact, that time slot now on CBS now belongs to the Big Ten. ESPN figures to go all-in with the SEC, placing the best game of the week on Saturday night. The Big Ten will counter that with national TV slots at noon (FOX) and in the evening (NBC). The Big Ten will also be playing a number of conference games on Friday night for the first time.

It will be interesting to see how ESPN juggles its new commitment to the SEC with its outstanding commitments to the ACC, Big 12, and other group of five conferences. Do higher stakes games from other conferences get pushed to subscription-based services in favor of the SEC? Do the American or Sun Belt conferences have any chance of getting exposure? How receptive will consumers be to the networks all trying to compete within the same time slots with big games?

Again, this isn’t a substantial change for the average fan or viewer. It just might require a little more research in order to properly plan your Saturday on the couch.

Expanded playoff

This is perhaps the most significant change that the sport has ever seen. The College Football Playoff has expanded from four to twelve teams. In addition to lowering the barrier to entry, we’ll now have an actual postseason bracket in college football.

There are some important details to note. First, the top four seeds receive automatic byes into the quarterfinals. Those seeds will be given to the four highest rated conference champions, regardless of record. So, yes, it’s possible a three-loss conference champion receives a bye while a one-loss runner-up is forced to play an extra game. Second, five automatic bids are given out. The fifth will go to the highest rated Group of Five conference champion. Outside of an anomaly like 2020 Cincinnati, the four conference champions from the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 will receive byes. Seeds 5-8 will host seeds 9-12 in first round games on campus.

Third, the seven remaining bids will be handed out by a committee. There are no requirements in terms of conference representation, minimum number of wins, meaning it’s entirely up to the people of the committee. If you thought arguing between the fourth and fifth best teams in America was nasty, just wait and see what comes from arguing teams 11-14. These selections will undoubtedly be controversial because we have no precedent for what this committee values in this new process. Strap in. We’re in for a wild ride this fall.

Two-minute warning and electronic communications

College football will feel a little more like the NFL this fall with these two rule changes. The two-minute warning will occur at the two-minute mark in the second and fourth quarters. It’s important to note that unlike the NFL, the clock will still stop with each first down inside of those two minutes. While this may not sound like a huge change, it won’t take long for it to alter the outcome of a game. The two-minute warning essentially serves as a fourth timeout, which is crucial for any defense that is attempting to get the ball back to their offense. It’s one of the reasons why so many NFL games come down to the wire. It essentially forces an offense to pick up one more first down inside of two minutes in order to ice the game away. There are some college coaches that are notoriously bad at managing the clock. The two-minute warning in both halves will expose that.

The helmet communication will be available to one player on offense and defense. Coaches have the ability to communicate to their players up until 15 seconds are left on the play clock. While the intent was to eliminate hand signals and signs from the sideline, many teams have indicated they’ll still use them as a more efficient way to communicate with all 11 guys on the field. Teams will also have the ability to use tablets on the sidelines to review replays in real time.

New coaches, new teams, and a wide-open Heisman race

Two of college football’s most recognizable faces won’t be prowling the sidelines this fall. Alabama’s Nick Saban retired while Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh left to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. Saban’s departure set off a chain reaction of coaching moves. The Crimson Tide tapped Washington’s Kalen DeBoer to replace the legend. Washington replaced him with Jedd Fish from Arizona. Arizona brought in San Jose State’s Brett Brennan. Other notable coaching changes include Duke’s Mike Elko moving to Texas A&M, Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith going to Michigan State, and DeShaun Foster at UCLA.

A year after we saw six quarterbacks selected in the first round of the NFL draft, this year’s group lacks headline talent. That makes the race for the Heisman trophy wide open. Jayden Daniels won it last year after transferring to LSU from Arizona State. Another transfer, Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma to Oregon), is the favorite heading into the season. Carson Beck (Georgia), Quinn Ewers (Texas), Jaxson Dart (Mississippi), and Jalen Milroe (Alabama) headline the rest favorites.

Notable transfers Cam Ward (Washington State to Miami), Will Howard (Kansas State to Ohio State), and Riley Leonard (Duke to Notre Dame) will look to follow in Daniels’ footsteps and find a higher ceiling at their new school.

This article first appeared on Spartan Shadows and was syndicated with permission.

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