Writing a

Research Title
 Definition of Research Title

-prefaces the study by providing a summary of the

main idea and is usually short and concise

-a product of real world observations, dilemmas,

wide reading, selective viewing, meaningful
interactions with significant others, and deep
reflection

-the research problem or inquiry in capsule form

Characteristics of Research Title

1. Its should summarize the main idea

of the paper.

2. Its should be a concise statement of

the main topic.

3. It should include the major variables

of the research study.
Characteristics of Research Title

4. It should be self-explanatory

5. It should describe or imply the

participants of the study.

Note: Words such as “methods”, “result”, and

“investigations” should not appear in the title.
 Research Problem

-States the area of concern of the

research paper whether it is a
circumstances needing development, a
difficulty requiring attention, or an
inquiry necessitating an answer.
 Broad and Specific Topics
Broad Topic:
Lack of Self-confidence

Specific Topic:
Lack of Self-confidence in Adolescents: Root
Causes, manifestations and Intervention
 Broad and Specific Topics
Broad Topic:
Smoking Hazards

Specific Topic:
Health Hazards of Direct and Indirect Smoking:
Prevention and Cure
 Broad and Specific Topics

Broad Topic:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Specific Topic:
HIV: Causes, Prevention, Treatment and Care
 Group Activity
Check the title that appears to be the best in
terms of narrowing down a broad topic

-Symptoms of AIDS
-Physical Symptoms of AIDS
-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS
 Group Activity
Check the title that appears to be the best in
terms of narrowing down a broad topic

-History of Traditional Grammar

-History of Filipino Traditional Grammar
-Traditional Grammar
 Group Activity
Check the title that appears to be the best in
terms of narrowing down a broad topic

-Philippine Transportation System

-Metro manila’s Transportation System
-Manila’s LRT/ MRT System
 Group Activity
If you decide to talk or write about any of these
topics, which among them would you like to focus
on? Why do you like that and not the others?

1. Systemic Functional Grammar 7. The Digital Era

2. Forensic Linguistics 8. Carcinogenic Foods
3. Social Media Network 9. Philippine Underground River
4. Ho Chi Minh City 10. Bullying
5. Mt. Pinatubo
6. Climate Change
Assignment:

1. What are the sources of

Research Problems
2. What are the
considerations in
formulating the research
problem.