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How To Write A Good Research Paper Title
How To Write A Good Research Paper Title
Pre-reading Question:
1. Do you think what is the purpose of research title?
2. What should a research title cover?
Reading Text
The title of your manuscript is usually the first introduction readers (and
reviewers) have to your work. Therefore, you must select a title that grabs attention,
accurately describes the contents of your manuscript, and makes people want to read
further.
Avoid: Drug XYZ has an effect of muscular contraction for an hour in snails of Achatina
fulcia species
2] Use appropriate descriptive words: A good research paper title should contain key
words used in the manuscript and should define the nature of the study. Think about terms
people would use to search for your study and include them in your title.
3] Avoid abbreviations and jargon: Known abbreviations such as AIDS, NATO, and so
on can be used in the title. However, other lesser-known or specific abbreviations and jargon
that would not be immediately familiar to the readers should be left out.
Avoid: MMP expression profiles cannot distinguish between normal and early
osteoarthritic synovial fluid
Always write down the hypothesis and then take into consideration these simple tips. This
would help you in composing the best title for your research paper.
Task I
After you read the above text, go to a library and find a research title that you consider
as a good title, and answer the following questions:
1. After only reading the title, what is the main topic of the study?
2. After only reading the title, highlight the importance of the study.
3. If you have to write your own title on your thesis, what is it?
Answer for task 1 :
Title : The Influence Of Overload On The Age Of Road Plan
1. The main topic from the title above is the effects that occur if the road passed by
a vehicle that exceeds the load from the initial planning of the road is made
2. Each road has a maximum limit of loads that may pass through, because the load
affects the durability of the road.
3. The influence of shearwall on earthquake resistance in high rise buildings.