This document provides guidance on developing an effective research title and describing the background of a study in 3 paragraphs or less. It emphasizes that a research title should accurately indicate the subject and scope of study using 10-15 words. It should also identify key variables and create reader interest. The background of a study section should provide general information about the topic, context, and rationale for why the topic merits attention.

1. Writing a Research
Title

2. Research Title
Is a product of REAL world
OBSERVATIONS, DILEMMAS,
WIDE RESADING,
SELECTIVE VIEWING
(television programs, films,
documentaries, videos, etc.)
meaningful interactions with
significant others, and deep
reflection.

3. Research Title
It is the research
problem or inquiry
in capsule form.
It summarizes the main idea/
ideas of your study.

4. Research Title
A good title contains the
fewest possible words
that adequately describe
the contents and/or
purpose of your
research paper.

5. Choosing a Research Topic
It interests and motivates
you
It should be doable
Is should be focused
and well- defined

6. Parameters in formulating
suitable research title
The purpose of the
research
The narrative tone of the
paper
The methods used

7. Effective Title
Characteristics
Indicate accurately the subject
and scope of the study.
Avoid using abbreviations.
Use words that create a positive
impression and stimulate reader
interest.

8. Effective Title
Characteristics
Identify key variables, both
dependent and independent.
Is limited to 10 to 15 substantive
words.
Do not include "study of,"
"analysis of" or similar
constructions.

9. Effective Title
Characteristics
Titles are usually in the form of
a phrase, but can also be in the
form of a question.
Use correct grammar and
capitalization.

10. Describing the
Background of Study

11. Background of the Study
It is a part of a research provided
in the introduction section. It is a
compilation of adequate
information that is based on the
analysis of the problem or
proposed argument, the steps
and methods needed to arrive at
the design, the implementation of
the results achieved, and feasible

12. Background of the Study
What do you want your
readers to know about
your topic?

13. Background of the Study
1. General information
about your topic
(What is happening now about
your issue you want to study? )

14. Background of the Study
2. Context of your topic
What are the conditions,
settings, and situations with
respect to your topic?
Who are directly or indirectly
involved

15. Background of the Study
3. Rationale/ Justification
of your topic
Why should we pay attention to
your topic?
Why should we care about your
topic?

16. Writing FORMAT
Give detailed and precise
information about all the
methodologies used in the
research

17. Writing FORMAT
Cite your sources,
necessary to avoid
PLAGIARISM

18. Writing FORMAT
Describe your choice of
methodology

19. States Research
Questions