Headings As Transitions

Headings As TransitionsHow to Use Headings as Transitions in your Papers

1HeadingsJust as this PowerPoint presentation uses headings at the top of each slide, you can use headings in your body of your paper to organize the writing and keep your reader on track.A heading acts as a title for a paragraph or section of paragraphs within your paper.Where Do They Come From?Headings should come from your thesis statement.If you thesis was: Aruba is the best place to vacation because of the weather, the beaches, and the great package deals, what do you think your headings should be?WeatherBeachesPackage DealsOutlineHeadings provide an outline for you as you write and to your reader as they dig deeper in your paper.They help to keep both you and the reader on track and expecting the next topic.Be sure you still have unity though; whatever comes under a heading needs to be on the same topic.APA Style & MLA StyleBoth documentation styles offer rules for headings. In a simple essay or document for workplace communication, I am not expected you to follow these rules. For a upper level class (300 or Higher) with APA or MLA Style requirements, these heading rules should be followed.