My assignment was worded oddly and I was just hoping someone can provide clarification for me. I am wondering if my ENTIRE paper needs to be in APA format (which would be odd for 2-3 pg. requirement) or if just the SOURCES need to be in APA Format (in which case, what is the proper way to head my paper?)

The assignment instructions read as thus:

Write a 2-3 page paper comparing and contrasting the two general categories of motivation theories, needs or content-based versus processed-based theories. Select one specific theory from each of these two general categories and discuss them in more detail.
Include at least two resources in APA format to support your paper, which can include the text and an article from the Discovery Services.
Submit the paper to your facilitator as an attachment in the drop box titled Motivation Paper.

Thank you for helping clarify for me.

3 answers

Yes, it reads that only the resources you use need to be in APA format.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
You'd use only the appropriate formats listed in the Reference List sections here.

I think the assignment doesn't want the whole paper to be in APA format because when you submit it to the drop box, formatting will probably be lost. This tells you that content matters most!

Thank you!

You're welcome!