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Presentation by Michael Scanlon, Sheryl Scanlon, and Kate Cottle

APA Headings

( “APA Formatting and Style Guide,” 2013, slide 31)

APA Heading Examples

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APA Headings

▪ Section headings receive level one format.

▪ Subsections receive level two format.

▪ Subsections of subsections receive level three format.

▪ If you want to make subsections, make sure that you have at least two for each subsection

APA Headings

▪ In APA Style, the Introduction section never gets a heading – It is directly proceeded by the title of the paper

– The title before the introduction should match the title on page one/ the title page.

– Both titles should be in title case

▪ Every word capitalized except for the little words: “a,” “an,” “the,” etc.

▪ Headings are not indicated by letters or numbers.

APA Headings

▪ Level 1 & 2 headings are ALWAYS on a separate line

▪ Level 3, 4, & 5 headings MAY be on a separate line OR at the beginning of a paragraph (always verify with your instructor) – See APA Publication Manual, 6th edition, sample paper pages 44 and

58 for specifics

▪ The number of sections and subsections (marked by headings) will depend upon the length and organization of your paper.

▪ Regardless, always begin with level one headings and proceed to level two, etc.

References

APA Formatting and Style Guide. (2013). [PowerPoint slides].

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