Scientific Research Methods Dr. Engr.

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RESEARCH TITLE

The research title is the most important part of the research body. It is always the first read
by the examiner or the readers. This is always being read, which sets the impression on your
research. It serves as the shortest summary of the research. As they read the title, it shows
what will be the flow of the research. It can stand on its own.

A good research title uses only a small number of words to show the wholeness of the
research. What should be the contents of the research?

First, it should have the Method; it means what will be the flow of the research and what kind
of research will it be. Is it qualitative or quantitative? If that is qualitative, what kind of
qualitative research it will be. When someone reads your title, they will know what will be
the analysis used in the research and will tell the flow of the research.

Second is the Topic. What is it all about and what is its content of it? It should show the
dependent and the independent variables. Of course, the sample and the scope of your title;
what, who, and where your research plan.

Tips for writing your title

1. Avoid using abbreviations, acronyms, and jargon. There may be some

readers who do not know the meaning of them. Try to write as concisely as
possible. Always think that target may understand by all.
2. Avoid using unnecessary technical words. Always think that it is for the
general public, so even not professionals can understand your research title
3. Keep your titles between 4 to 20 words in length. It should not be too long
or less. It should be as precise as possible,
4. Use research keywords.
Sample Title

MODULAR LEARNING: ITS EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPACT TO THE

STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

MODIFIED
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MODULAR LEARNING ON THE ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF [IDENTIFY THE CLUSTER] IN [IDENTIFY THE SCHOOL]

PERCEPTIONS OF THE MASTER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF CEM ON THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LIMITED FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
AMIDST OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC

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How to frame the research title?

1. Importance of the research title

2. Characteristics of a good research title
3. Variables in the research title
4. Elements of research title

To formulate the title, we need to accomplish the following:

1. Research topic
2. Well-read literature and studies about the topic
3. Identified the research gap
4. Significance of the study
5. Approved topic/point of inquiry
6. Foresighted method?

Importance of the Research Title:

1. You are very close the reality so that you can jumpstart your work
2. Give you a sense of ownership
3. Sums up the whole idea of your study
4. Describe the content and purpose
5. Part of the manuscript that is always read first
6. Catch the reader’s interest

Characteristics of a Good Research Title

1. Not too long that the title contains unnecessary, confusing, redundant, and implicit
words

A Study Comparing 1st and 2nd-year Students’ Readiness for Modular

Learning using Modules and Activity Sheets.

2. Not too short that the title lacks some important concepts of the purpose of your study

Modular Learning Readiness of Students

3. Does not use words having a too broad meaning

Learning of Students

4. No abbreviation and numerical values unless universal

CEM Learners’ DL Opportunity for 100% Learning Mastery

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5. If there is a catchphrase signaled by a colon (:), it should be related to the context of

the study.

Fight: Online Learning Capabilities of the Civil Engineering

6. Mentions all the major variables of the research study

Comparing Civil Engineering Students’ Core Subjects Lesson Mastery under

Self-Paced Learning

(Comparing what?)

Variables in the Title. It should show what the inclusions are, what are the:
a. Parameters
b. Scope
c. Involvement
d. Point of Investigation

Elements of the Research Title. What should be included?

1. Research Process/Method -
2. Topic as Point of Inquiry
3. Participants/Respondents/Subjects
4. Intervention (If applicable)
5. Research Output (if applicable)
6. Catchphrase (if desired)

Research Process/method

A verb that shows an action or process you will do, or you have done in your study
like
assessing, creating, improving, comparing, and the likes.
A noun that gives the impression of what will take place in your research studies like,
assessment, creation, improvement, comparison, and the likes.

Those are the things to be done. That is the Method. It answers the question:

What are you going to do in your study?

What was done in your study?

For example: What was done was ENHANCING

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Topic as Point of Inquiry

Mention what concept you are processing, measuring, creating, improving, or

comparing; this is the direct object of your process or method in item number 1 (Research
Process/Method). It answers the question:

What are you assessing, creating, improving or comparing, etc.?

Example: [Enhancing] PROJECT MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY

Participants/Respondents/Subjects

Mention who is your research participants. It would help if you mentioned them
without being too specific so that the readers can easily pinpoint your research participants,
not too broad that your research will seem impossible to be done. It answers the question:

Who or Whose

Example: [Enhancing] [Project Management Efficiency] OF INDUSTRY

PROFESSIONALS

Intervention (If applicable)

There are times that research study has intervention programs or materials. In case
your research has intervention, you should be able to mention it in your research title. It
answers the question:

How are you going to create, improve, or change a situation? Or What are you going
to do to create, improve or change a situation?

Example: [Optimizing] [Project Management Efficiency][of Industry

Professionals] THROUGH ADVANCED SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Research Output (if Applicable)

Output pertains to the materials or products developed through or because of your

research study, which others could use. It further gives significance to the study. You may
indicate the output of your study after a colon (:) as a signal. It answers the question:

What was produced or could be created by/through your study?

Example: [Optimizing] [Project Management Efficiency][of Industry Professionals]

[Through Advanced Software Solutions]: BASIS FOR XYZ
CONSTRUCTION’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Catchphrase (if desired)

To get the reader’s attention and set the mood of your readers by the content of your
study. But do not distract the readers by having a too humorous catchphrase. You may apply
a catchphrase before a colon (:). It answers the question:

What common word is related to your study?

Example: WATCH and LEARN: [Optimizing] [Project Management Efficiency][of

Industry Professionals] [Through Advanced Software Solutions]: [Basis for XYZ
Construction Digital Transformation

WORKING RESEARCH TITLE: it means there is a chance to modify the title

Original:
WATCH and LEARN: [Optimizing] [Project Management Efficiency] [of
Industry Professionals] [Through Advanced Software Solutions]: [Basis for
XYZ Construction Digital Transformation]

Option A

Optimizing Project Management: Through Advanced Software Solutions at

XYZ Construction"

Option B

Learning Advancements in Project Management Efficiency: Through

Advanced Software Solutions for the Digital Transformation of XYZ
Construction

You can base the formulation of the Title on the formula of a research title:

[Result]: A [method] study of [Topic] among [sample]

Example:

Enhancing Efficiency: A Case Study of Implementing Advanced Software

Solutions for Project Management among Industry Professionals at XYZ
Construction

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➢ Result Enhancing Efficiency

➢ Method A Case Study

➢ Topic Implementing Advanced Software Solutions for Project

Management

➢ Sample Industry Professionals at XYZ Construction

[Result]: A [method] study of [Topic] among [sample]

Enhancing Efficiency: A Case Study of Implementing Advanced Software Solutions for

Project Management among Industry Professionals at XYZ Construction

“Balancing Mandatory Design Components and

Researcher Choices: A Framework for Effective
Studies"

"Exploring the Impact of Well-Formulated Research

Objectives on Evidential Strength"

"Establishing associations between variables serves as

a means to address research inquiries"

"It's important to note that the design elements are a

blend of mandatory requirements and choices made by
the researcher"

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