Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Schools Division Office of Bayugan City
VICTORIANA PELING TAGBE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Name: _________________________________ Teacher: Jonathan F. Gabais
Subject: Practical Research 2 Date: __________________
Basic Guidelines in Making a Research Title
A research study title is the very first thing a reader comes across when searching for
scientific literature. It is a concise description of the content of the research study
containing the fewest possible words, yet adequate to describe the contents of the
paper for a simple reason that we do not want to mislead the readers. After
conceptualizing a most probable research topic, drafting the title early in the research
process helps in keeping your focus on the subject. The following are the basic
guidelines in making a research study title:
1. Use an accurate description of the subject and scope of the study instead of using
general terms.
2. Do not use abbreviations except for commonly known ones like DNA and ICT.
3. Do not include words like “The study of,” “Analysis of,” “An investigation of” or
similar construction as these would only lengthen the title.
4. Include the main dependent and independent variables.
5. Be mindful of the proper use of grammar and punctuation.
6. Capitalize all nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs as well as the first letter
of the first and last words.
7. State in a declarative form, although you may also see titles in question form from
time to time.
8. The year the study has been conducted should not be indicated unless it is a
historical study.
9. Use current terminology.
10. Depending on the institutional requirements, 5 to15 words are sufficient to
describe the research study.
11. Use the common name instead of chemical formula (e.g., Ammonium instead of
NH4)
12. Write and italicize full scientific names.
13. Make sure to reflect the tone of the paper. An academic research paper has title
which is not casual, or informal, or does not contain humor.
The following steps can guide you in writing your research title:
1. Determine what it is that you wish to accomplish or know from your study. Write
one to two sentences to state the main objectives of your research project.
2. Include important keywords and variables. Revise the sentences into one complete
sentence that includes important keywords and variables of the study.
3. Shorten the title by eliminating unnecessary words. You may also shrink a phrase
into a simpler phrase or a single word. In doing this, make sure that the main thought
of the research study is retained.
4. Correct grammar and punctuation errors if there is any.
5. Observe proper formatting. The format may vary according to the requirements of
the course or school. Please seek guidance from your professor.
Part I. Identification
Directions: Evaluate the following erroneous research title and justify what makes it
wrong.
Example: Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of S. trifasciata leaves
Answer: The scientific name was abbreviated and not italicized.
1. An investigation of the effects of electronics uses on Interpersonal Relationship in
adults.
Answer:
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Effects of Coconut Oil and Beeswax Edible coating.
Answer:_________________________________________________________________________
3. The Effects of Arts-Integrated Instruction on Arithmetic Skills of Students for S.Y.
2018-2019.
Answer: ______________________________________________________________________________
4. Antibacterial effects of C2H5OH extract of Carica papaya leaves.
Answer:
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5. Managing business during global pandemic.
Answer:
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Part II. Critical Thinking
Directions: Answer briefly what is asked.
1. A researcher is discouraged from putting too many words in the research title.
Why?
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2. A bad title discredits good research. Why?
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3. What are the components of a good research title?
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Part III. Title making
Directions: You are to construct a good research title for each of the quantitative
research questions made on page 6. Follow the format below:
Proposed title A:
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Proposed title B:
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