Apa Format 6th Edition Headings. The use of headings and subheadings give the readers a general idea of what to expect from the paper and leads the flow of discussion. A running head and page numbers are included in the header.
APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences.
APA recommends five-level heading structure based on the level of subordination.
Format each level of heading and the text that follows it according to the description below. APA is a citation style from the American Psychological Association and is commonly used in the social sciences, business, and nursing. There are five levels of heading in APA Style.