Formatting Titles in APA Style
The table below shows how titles should be formatted in APA style depending on the source type. Note: Periodicals are publications that are published periodically, like journals, magazines, and newspapers.
| Source Type |
Format |
Example |
| Article and book chapter titles |
Sentence case; no italics |
The story of Florence Nightingale: A dedicated nurse |
| Book and Web Page Titles |
Sentence case; italicized |
The story of Florence Nightingale: A dedicated nurse |
| Periodical Titles |
Title case; italicized |
The Story of Florence Nightingale: A Dedicated Nurse |
| Website Titles |
Title case; no italics |
The Story of Florence Nightingale: A Dedicated Nurse |
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