Lesson 2

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.
The title is without doubt the
part of a paper that is read the
most, and it is usually read first.
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, "African
Politics" could be the title of a book,
but it does not provide any
information on the focus of a research
paper.
Structure and Writing Style
The following parameters can be used
to help you formulate a suitable
research paper title:
The purpose of the research

The narrative tone of the paper
The methods used
The initial aim of a title is to
capture the reader’s attention and
to draw his or her attention to the
research problem being
investigated.
Create a Working Title
Typically, the final title you submit to

your professor is created after the
research is complete so that the title
accurately captures what was done.
The working title should be

developed early in the research
process because it can help anchor
the focus of the study in much the
same way the research problem does.
Referring back to the working title

can help you reorient yourself back to
the main purpose of the study if you
feel yourself drifting off on a tangent
while writing.
The Final Title
Effective titles in academic research papers
have several characteristics.
Indicate accurately the subject and scope of

the study.
Avoid using abbreviations.
Use words that create a positive impression
and stimulate reader interest.
The Final Title
Use current nomenclature from the field of
study.
Identify key variables, both dependent and
independent.
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.
The Final Title
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.
The Final Title
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.
The Subtitle
Explains or provides additional context

E.g., "Linguistic Ethnography and the Study of
Welfare Institutions as a Flow of Social
Practices: The Case of Residential Child Care
Institutions as Paradoxical Institutions."
The Subtitle
Adds substance to a literary, provocative,

or imaginative title
E.g., "Listen to What I Say, Not How I Vote:
Congressional Support for the President in
Washington and at Home."
The Subtitle
Qualifies the geographic scope of the

research
E.g., "The Geopolitics of the Eastern Border of
the European Union: The Case of Romania-
Moldova-Ukraine."
The Subtitle
Qualifies the temporal scope of the

research
E.g., "A Comparison of the Progressive Era and
the Depression Years: Societal Influences on
Predictions of the Future of the Library, 1895-
1940."
The Subtitle
Focuses on investigating the ideas,

theories, or work of a particular
individual,
E.g., "A Deliberative Conception of Politics:
How Francesco Saverio Merlino Related
Anarchy and Democracy."
Titles last SUMMER A.Y. 2021 - 2022
“Level Of Difficulty In Calculus In Online Class Of 1st Year Engineering Students"
"Level Of Implementation Of Safety Management In Sarangani Provincial Capitol"
"Level of Satisfaction Of Commuters Of Mini Bus In General Santos City"
"Factors of Construction Delay In General Santos City"
“Social Media Utilization and Academic Performance Of Engineering Students”
"Traffic Incidents in General Santos City: A Descriptive Study"
"Level of Implementation of Traffic Management in Lagao General Santos City: Basis for A Proposed Traffic Management
Program"
"Problems Encountered and Coping Mechanism of the Commuters along Cannery Road, Dole Philippines Incorporated"
"Level of Implementation On Risk Management In General Santos City Construction Site"
"Common Strategies on Concrete Waste Management of Construction Firms In General Santos City"
"Acceptability of Fly Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete Hollow Block"
“Level of Awareness in Solid Waste Management Of The Residence Of Bula, General Santos City”
“Factors of Construction Delay In General Santos City”
“Corn Cob Ash as Partial Replacement for Cement in Concrete Hollow Blocks”
“Rice Husk Ash as Partial Replacement for Cement in Concrete Hollow Blocks”
“A Feasibility Study of Installing a Traffic Light in Barangay Lagao, General Santos City”
“Common Construction Mistakes in General Santos City: Its Implication To Construction Industry”
“Traffic Light System at the Intersection of P. Acharon Blvd. And P. Acharon Ext. In Barangay Dadiangas West, General Santos
City”
References
Balch, Tucker. How to Compose a Title for Your Research Paper.

Augmented Trader blog. School of Interactive Computing, Georgia
Tech University .
Choosing the Proper Research Paper Titles. AplusReports.com, 2007-
2012.
General Format. The Writing Lab and The OWL. Purdue University.

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The title summarizes the main

idea or ideas of your study.

The purpose of the research

Typically, the final title you submit to

The working title should be

Referring back to the working title

Indicate accurately the subject and scope of

Do not include "study of," "analysis of" or

Explains or provides additional context

Adds substance to a literary, provocative,

Qualifies the geographic scope of the

Qualifies the temporal scope of the

Focuses on investigating the ideas,

Balch, Tucker. How to Compose a Title for Your Research Paper.

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