Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo Faculty of Social Sciences Research Methods in Psychology Prof. Juana Pérez

14 de abril de 2026

(All centered, double-spaced, no bold, page number 1 top right.) Q: Is the cover page counted as page 1? A: Yes, in APA it is page 1 (though the number may be hidden or visible depending on settings).

A: Usually no – unless your teacher explicitly asks for it. In that case, put the info at the top of the first page.

A: They are the same thing. “Title page” is more common in English, “portada” in Spanish. 🧠 Fun / Interesting Fact In medieval manuscripts, the “cover page” didn’t exist. Works began directly with the text or an elaborate illuminated initial. The modern cover page emerged with the printing press, to protect the first page and display the title for booksellers. Would you like a downloadable template (Word/Google Docs) or a guide for a specific academic style (APA, MLA, or a Latin American university format)?