Research Topic and Title Formation

Introduction

• Importance of choosing a research topic.
• Overview of characteristics of a good research title.
• Examples of actual research titles will be provided.

Steps to Forming a Research Topic

1. Identify a Broader Topic:
   • Examples: Education, Politics, Science, Culture, Business, Sports.
2. Narrow Down the Broader Topic:
   • Focus on subtopics you are knowledgeable about and interested in.
   • Example subtopics under Education:
     • Students
     • Teachers
     • Academic Performance
     • Reading
     • Teaching Strategies
3. Conduct Background Research:
   • Read articles, write-ups, and previous studies related to your subtopic.
   • Example: Researching reading fluency for senior high school students.
4. Formulate Your Research Title:
   • Based on keywords derived from readings.
   • Example Titles:
     • "Peer Tutoring: Its Effect on Improving the Reading Fluency of Senior High School Students"
     • "Effect of Peer Tutoring in Improving the Reading Fluency of Senior High School Students".

Observational Approach

• Look for problems or gaps in your environment (school, community).
  • Example Problem: Classmates frequently arriving late.
  • Possible Research Titles:
    • "Project Time: A Triangulation Approach to Student Studies"
    • "Factors Affecting Students' Tardiness in School".

Literature Review Approach

• Read published research to identify blank spots (uncovered topics) and blind spots (gaps in research findings).

Characteristics of a Good Research Title

• According to Dr. Amadeo Pangilinan Cristobal (2017):
  1. Summarizes the main idea of the paper.
  2. Concise statement of the topic.
  3. Includes major variables.
  4. Shows the relationship of main variables.
  5. Includes the main task of the researcher regarding major variables.
  6. Mentions participants and setting in general terms.

Examples of Good Research Titles

• "The Effect of Computer Games on Mathematical Competencies of Grade 12 ABM Students"
• "Correlation of Spending Habits of Junior High School Students in Select Private Schools"
• "An Analysis on the Impacts and Role of Mass Media During COVID-19 Pandemic"

Conclusion

• Following the outlined steps and characteristics can help in getting your research title approved.
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