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Paper Format

Headings

Headings can be used in papers to help guide the reader. Ask your instructor if headings are required.

The following guidelines show you how to use different types of headings.

Heading Level Formatting
Heading Level 1 (Major Headings ex. References) 

  • centered

  • bold

  • Title Case Capitalization
Heading Level 2 (Subsections of a Level 1 Heading)

  • left-aligned

  • bold

  • Title Case Capitalization
Heading Level 3 (Subsections of a Level 2 Heading) 

  • left-aligned

  • bold & italic

  • Title Case Capitalization

 

Example

Example of headings in APA @ Conestoga

Heading Format for Reference Page: Level 1 Heading

 
8

 

References

Heading Format for Appendix Page: Level 1 Heading 

 
9

 

Appendix A