Practical

Research 2
Writes a Research Title
CS_RS12-Id-e-2

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Objectives:
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• identify possible sources of research inquiries;

• evaluate criteria of possible research inquiry; and
• write a research title.
Question and Inquiry
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•Research is ALL about finding answers to a

QUESTION/INQUIRY. This question/inquiry may be
prompted by a wide variety of contents, your own
personal experiences and interests, or a theory that you
are very much interested in and a lot more.
Question and Inquiry
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•In any research undertaking, the systematic process

always starts with the question: “ What do I want to
write about?” Such step will therefore need fine tuning,
thus, one will decide by identifying a research problem
to write about.
Research Title
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•The title summarizes the main idea or ideas of your study. A good title contains the
fewest possible words that adequately describe the contents and/or purpose of your
research paper. The title is without doubt the part of a paper that is read the most..
If the title is too long it usually contains too many unnecessary words, e.g., "A Study
to Investigate the...." On the other hand, a title which is too short often uses words
which are too general. For example, "Philippine Politics" could be the title of a book,
but it does not provide any information on the focus of a research paper.
Parameters Used to help Formulate a
Suitable Research Paper Title
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•1. The purpose of the research. This includes your reasons why you are conducting the
study like finding differences, effects or relationships between with one or two variables.
•2. The narrative tone of the paper. Your tone is as if you are telling what will happen to
your study after the implementation.
•3. The methods used. You research title should have a specific research method to be
used either in qualitative or quantitative.
Aim of a Title is to Capture the Reader’s
Attention and to Draw his or her Attention
to the Research Problem Being Investigated.
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•Create a Working Title

•Typically, the final title you submit to your teacher is created after the research is
complete so that the title accurately captures what was done. The working title
should be developed early in the research process because it can help 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: Characteristics
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Effective titles in academic research papers have several characteristics.
•Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the study. (Topic and coverage
of the study must be present in the research title)
•Avoid using abbreviations. (Word shortcuts are not allowed to be used.)
•Use words that create a positive impression and stimulate reader interest.
The Final Title: Characteristics
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•Use current nomenclature from the field of study.(Always use updated data
for your study)
•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.
The Final Title: Characteristics
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•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.
Karl Marx, a leading proponent of revolutionary
change identified the following as Possible
Sources of Research Questions/Topics:
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• Intellectual Puzzles and Contradictions Existing forms of literature
• Replication Structures and Function
• Opposition A social problem
• ‘Gaps between official versions of reality and the facts on the ground’ The counter-intuitive
• New methods and theories Personal Experience
Sponsors and teachers.
• ‘New Social and technical developments and social trends
Parameters and Criteria of:
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•Clarity (they must be sensible and intelligible);

•Researchability (continuing inquiries can be made );
•Connectivity (must have connections with existing/established
theories/studies);
•Originality (hold prospect of making a unique contribution); and
•Precision (must NEITHER be too broad or narrow)
How to Write a Good Research Title
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1. Keep it simple, brief and attractive:

• The primary function of a title is to provide a precise summary of the paper’s
content. So keep the title brief and clear. Use active verbs instead of complex
noun-based phrases, and avoid unnecessary details. Moreover, a good title for a
research paper is typically around 10 to 12 words long. A lengthy title may seem
unfocused and take the readers’ attention away from an important point.
How to Write a Good Research Title
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•Avoid: Reading at home has an Adverse Effects in

the Reading Comprehension of the students.
•Better: Reading Comprehension Helps improve the
Reading Comprehension of the Students
How to Write a Good Research Title
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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.
How to Write a Good Research Title
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•Avoid: Teaching –Learning Process of the

Students during the Pandemic
•Better: The Pedadogy of the Students during
the Pandemic
Reference:
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• Dela Cruz, K. P. B., (2020) First Semester - Quarter 1 – Writes a Research Title, Practical Research 2– Grade 12, 1st Ed., DepEd
- SDO Bulacan, Malolos City, Bulacan
• Balch, Tucker. “How to Compose a Title for Your Research Paper”. Accessed July 28, 2020
• Kulkarni, “3 Basic Tips on Writing a Research Paper Title .” Oct 17, 2013 Accessed July 28, 2020