LESSON 4:

RESEARCH TITLE
HOW TO MAKE A RESEARCH TITLE?
3 THINGS TO CONSIDER IN MAKING A RESEARCH TITLE:

1
Should embody the main idea of the research paper.

Can stand alone on its own, with any further explana-

2
tion needed.

Concise.
3

Springer (2014) stated that the readers browse a manuscript in this man-
ner: Title – Abstract – Results (Tables and Figures) – Full Paper.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD TITLE
Contain as few words as possible: many NOT include any verb
journals limit titles to 12 words

NOT contain low-impact words such

as ‘‘Some notes on ...,’’ ‘‘Observations
Be easy to understand on ...,’’ ‘‘Investigations on ...,’’ ‘‘Study of
... ,’’ and ‘‘Effect of ... ’’

Describe the contents of the paper Not be flashy as in newspapers (e.g.,

accurately and specifically avoid statements like ‘‘Agroforestry
can stop deforestation’’)

Avoid abbreviations, formulas, and

Report the subject of the research
jargon
rather than the results
 SOURCES OF RESEARCH TOPIC
OWN EXPERIENCE AND INTEREST
CRITICAL FRIENDS

Identify your own interests and formu-

Experts are good sources of research
late a problem that reflects them; famil-
problems
iarity in your territory and terminology.

LITERATURE
COLLEAGUES

Brainstorming with friends about

Previous studies and research find-
problems they have encountered
ings in which gaps were identified
may help clarify research ideas.
EXAMPLES OF RE-
SEARCH TITLES
 Thanks!
Any questions?
You can find me at aamanimbo@fatima.edu.ph