How Should Textboxes Be Headed?
The general heading can be followed by something specific to that exact content, such as the name of a person, study, or article, or something topical.
In the first example below, the general heading is A Scholar to Know. This general heading is used in a textbox in each and every chapter of the book. In the individual instances it is followed by the name of the scholar who is profiled.
Example 1: A Scholar to Know: Stephen Krashen
Stephen Krashen is a world-renowned scholar in the field of second language acquisition and language teaching, and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California. One of Krashen’s most recognized contributions is the ground-breaking concept of Input Hypothesis, which posits that language learners acquire language most effectively when they understand the input. You can learn more about Stephen Krashen’s work on his website.
In the second example, the general heading is Pause and Reflect. The Pause and Reflect textboxes appear multiple times in every chapter of the book. This general heading lets the reader know that they will be taking a brief moment to reflect on the meaning and significance of what they have just read and consider how it applies to their own future work. Since there are several Pause and Reflect textboxes in every chapter, this general heading is always followed by something that identifies the more specific purpose of each textbox.
Example 2: Pause and Reflect: Your Steady and Shifting Identities
Think about some of your identities. Which of them have stayed consistent over the course of your life? Which identities are by birth, and which are a result of your life choices or circumstances? Which identities have changed with age or life experiences?