3. Choose three (3) among the activities above and describe your feelings when doing them.
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4. Read and analyze the research title given on each number then
tell whether it is a good research by putting a heart (♥) on the
space provided and leave it blank if it is not a good research.
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6. WHAT IS A TITLE?
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.
7. 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.
8. The following parameters can be used to help
you formulate a suitable research paper title:
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.
9. 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.
Use current nomenclature from the field of study.(Always use updated
data for your study)
Identify key variables, both dependent and independent
10. 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
11. How to Write a Good Research Title
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.
12. 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
13. 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.
Avoid: Teaching –Learning Process of the Students during
the Pandemic
Better: The Pedagogy of the Students during the
Pandemic
