Subheadings are usually reserved for shorter sections within a larger section. So if your paper has three main points, but the first point has three main subpoints, you might use subheadings for the subpoints under main point 1.

What is the purpose of a subheading?

Sub-headings are often seen in non-fiction writing, such as an instruction text or an informational text. They capture the reader's attention to keep them reading down the page, following each sub-heading.

Should you use subheadings?

Step Four: Use Subheadings: Always, always, always use sub-headings in your paper. They help to organize your thoughts. Further, each sub-heading can be treated as a mini essay itself with its own introduction, middle and conclusion.