SHS

Practical Research 2
Quarter 1 – Module 5
Research Title

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Practical Research 2 – SHS

Quarter 1 – Module 5: Research Title

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Writer: JOJIM B. CORDOVA, MT 2, Ligao National HS
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Reviewer: DIOLETA B. BORAIS, EPS Mathematics, SDO-Tabaco City
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I. Title of Material/Introduction:
In the previous modules, you were taught on how to design a research in
daily life. By now it is assumed that you already have a topic to focus on
because in this module, you will already write a research title. Activities are
provided in order to strengthen the mastery of the topic. You are also
encouraged to submit any outputs to your teacher depending on the agreed
manner of submission.

II. Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, the learners are able to:
• write a research title.

III. Vocabulary List

Research Title - summarizes the main idea or ideas of your study

IV. Pre-Test
Instructions: Box the sentence that describe an effective research title.
Box all that apply.

- Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the study

- Use abbreviations.

- Use words that create a positive impression and stimulate

reader interest.

- Use current nomenclature from the field of study.

- Identify key variables, both dependent and independent.

- Suggest a relationship between variables which supports the

major hypothesis.

- Limited to 20 to 25 substantive words.

- Include "study of," "analysis of" or similar constructions.

V. Learning Activities:
Let us recall the steps that may help you in designing a research. Can you
still recall those?
Step 1: Brainstorm for ideas

Step 2: Read general background information

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 Step 3: Focus on your topic

Step 4: Make a list of useful keywords

Step 5: Be flexible

Step 6: Define our topic as a focused research question

Step 7: Research and read more about your topic

Step 8: Formulate a thesis statement

Remember that all of these steps and other steps that will be introduced
are of equal importance to the completion of your study. If you skip any of these
steps, you might end up having a lousy paper.

The title of your paper may not be exactly the same as your research
question or your thesis statement. The title should clearly convey the focus,
purpose and meaning of your research.

WRITING A RESEARCH TITLE

Deciding on a research topic can be very challenging and confusing.

There are several things to consider and to look into. In the previous discussion,
you were asked to design a research that is of use in daily life.

Several steps were given as well as examples. With a chosen topic,

keywords were already identified.

Considering the keywords and the focused research problem identified in

the previous discussion, most likely, you will be able to write a research title
properly.

According to rhetoric scholars Hairston and Keene, making a good title for
a paper involves ensuring that the title of the research accomplishes four goals.
First, a good title predicts the content of the research paper. Second, a good title
should be interesting to the reader. Third, it should reflect the tone of the writing.
Fourth and finally, it should contain important keywords that will make it easier to
be located during a keyword search.

The following parameters can be used to help you formulate a suitable

research paper title:

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 Narrative tone of
the paper
Purpose of the
(typically defined
research
by the type of
research)

Methods used

Source: https://library.sacredheart.edu/c.php?g=29803&p=185911, June 1, 2020

The initial aim of a title is to capture the reader’s attention and to draw his
or her attention to the research problem being investigated.

Create a Working Title

Typically, the final title you submit to your teacher is created after the
research is completed so that the title accurately captures what was done.
However, the working title should be developed early in the research process.
This can help you anchor the focus of the study in much the same way the
research problem does. Referring back to the working title can help you reorient
yourself back to the main purpose of the study if you feel yourself drifting off on a
tangent while writing.

The Final Title

Effective titles in academic research papers have several characteristics:

• Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the study.

• Avoid using abbreviations.

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 • Use words that create a positive impression and stimulate reader interest.

• Use current nomenclature from the field of study.

• Identify key variables, both dependent and independent.

• May reveal how the paper will be organized.

• Suggest a relationship between variables which supports the major

hypothesis.

• Is limited to 10 to 15 substantive words.

• Do not include "study of," "analysis of" or similar constructions.

• Titles are usually in the form of a phrase, but can also be in the form of a
question.
• Use correct grammar and capitalization with all first words and last words
capitalized, including the first word of a subtitle. All nouns, pronouns,
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs that appear between the first and last
words of the title are also capitalized.
• In academic papers, rarely is a title followed by an exclamation mark.
However, a title or subtitle can be in the form of a question.

Here are some examples of research titles.

Riconet Geotextile: Rice (Oryza sativa) Straw and Coconut (Cocos

nucifera) Coir Net as Ground Cover for Soil Erosion Mitigation

- by Clavecilla, CA, et al.

Challenges Encountered by Blue Collar Workers in Managing Their

Wages

- by Ros, LJJ, et al.

Tool for Reformatting and Installing Learning Simulation (T.R.A.I.L.S)

- by Balbastro, R, et al.
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 Activity 1: Writing Research Title

Instructions: Write at least five (5) research titles. Consider the steps provided
previously in writing a research title.

1. _______________________________________________
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2. _______________________________________________
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3. _______________________________________________
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4. _______________________________________________
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5. _______________________________________________
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If you need assistance, feel free to consult your teacher regarding you
research titles.

VI. Post- Test

Instructions: Box the sentence that describes an effective research title. Box
all that apply.

Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the study

Avoid the use of abbreviations.

Use words that create a positive impression and stimulate reader interest.

Use current nomenclature from the field of study.

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 Identify key variables, both dependent and independent.

Suggest a relationship between variables which supports the major

hypothesis.

Limited to 10 to 15 substantive words.

Include "study of," "analysis of" or similar constructions.

VII. Assignment
Finalize with your groupmates the output/s required by your teacher on
Research Title.

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 Answer Key

Pre-Test
All are boxed except:
Use abbreviations
Limited to 20 to 25 substantive words.

Include "study of," "analysis of" or similar constructions.

Activity 1.

Writing Research Title

Answers may vary. The teacher should present rubric in evaluating the
students’ outputs.

Post- Test
All are boxed

Assignments
The teacher should facilitate the submission of outputs. Rubrics should also be
contextualized in grading the students’ outputs.

References
Violeta L. Jerusalem, et al. Practical Research 2: Exploring Quantitative
Research First edition, Fastbook Educational Supply Inc. Philippines, 2017.
Faltado III, Ruben E., et al. Practical Research 2 (Quantitative Research for
SHS). Lorimar Publishing Inc. Philippines, 2016.
https://www.umflint.edu/library/how-select-research-topic (May 27, 2020)
https://www.enago.com/academy/write-irresistible-research-paper-title/(June 1,
2020)
https://library.sacredheart.edu/c.php?g=29803&p=185911(June 1, 2020)