How to write a Research Title

 

The first thing that is usually seen or read is the research title. Well-written research titles draw interest from the readers. Most of the time, the research title gives weight and reputation to the research paper.

In qualitative research, a researcher starts with a tentative title. As the study progresses, the context of the study and the manner of the research respondents are revealed. The highlights of the

research are then included in the final title. This is why some research titles in qualitative research are expressed in a literary manner.

A Research Title is the part of a paper that is read the most, and it is usually read first. It is, therefore, the most important element that defines the research problem. A good title contains the fewest possible words that adequately describe the contents and/or purpose of your research paper. It can be revised any time as the research progresses. It just only becomes FINAL upon the final defense before the panel of adjudicators

THE ELEMENTS OF A RESEARCH TITLE

1. Aim (Purpose). Answers the question, ‘’Why do I want to conduct this study?’’ A problem  statement should imply the purpose of conducting the study.

2. Topic (Subject Matter). Answers the question, ‘’What do I want to study about?’’

The problem statement should contain the topic of interest of the researcher.

3. Place (Locale). Answers the question,’’ Where do I conduct the study?’’ The problem                                    statement should imply where the particular study will be undertaken.

4. Period. Answers the question, How long will it take for me to finish the study? This implies             the time allotted for the researcher to finish the study.

5. Population or Respondents. Answers the question, ‘’From whom will my data come from             or be collected?’’ The population or the respondents of the study should also be implied in a research problem statement.