Q1: Research Title

Question 1

It is the very first thing a reader comes across when
searching for scientific literature.

Answer 1

Research Title

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

Research Title

Question 3

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Use an ____________ description of the subject and scope of the study instead of using general terms.

Answer 3

accurate

Question 4

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Do not use ________________ except for commonly known ones like DNA
and ICT.

Answer 4

abbreviations

Question 5

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Do not include words like ________________________ or similar construction as these would only lengthen the
title.

Answer 5

“The study of,” “Analysis of,” “An
investigation of”

Question 6

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Include the main ______________ and __________ variables.

Answer 6

dependent; indepenent

Question 7

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Be mindful of the proper use of ___________ and ______________.

Answer 7

grammar; punctuation

Question 8

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Capitalize all nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs as well as the first letter of the____ and ____words.

Answer 8

first; last

Question 9

Basic Guideline of Research Title

State in a ________ form, although you may also see titles in question form from time to time.

Answer 9

declarative

Question 10

Basic Guideline of Research Title

The year the study has been conducted should not be ________ unless it is a historical study.

Answer 10

indicated

Question 11

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Use ________ Terminology

Answer 11

Current

Question 12

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Depending on the institutional requirements, to words are
sufficient to describe the research study.

Answer 12

5; 15

Question 13

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Use the ________ instead of chemical formula (e.g., Ammonium instead of NH4)

Answer 13

common name

Question 14

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Write and italicize full ________.

Answer 14

scientific names

Question 15

Basic Guideline of Research Title

Make sure to reflect the _____ of the paper. Academic research paper has title, which is not ____, or informal, or does not contain______.

Answer 15

tone; casual; humor

Question 16

Steps in writing research title

Answer 16

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.