Does Walden University have a limitation on the number of words in the dissertation title?

No. There is not a maximum number of words. Form and Style editors generally recommend sticking to around 12-15 as a guideline. According to the APA 7 §2.4, “although there is no prescribed limit for title length in APA Style, authors are encouraged to keep their titles focused and succinct” (p. 31).

Additional Resources:

• More information is available on the Doctoral Capstone Form and Style webpage. Also, visit the Form and Style website’s resource on Titles.

Further Questions:

Other questions about your doctoral capstone or the Form & Style review? E-mail the Form and Style Editors at [email protected].