Guide for Research & Thesis
The Meaning of “Research Title”
The research title is a concise and informative heading that encapsulates the main theme or focus of the study. It's the first point of contact between the reader and the research paper, providing a glimpse of what the study is about almost instantly. Here's a breakdown of its significance:
· Summarizes the Main Idea: A good research title condenses the core subject matter of the study into a few meaningful words.
· Highlights Key Concepts: It should include the most important keywords that accurately reflect the research topic.
· Captures Attention: A well-crafted title can pique the reader's interest and encourage them to delve deeper into the research.
· Facilitates Search and Discovery: Researchers and scholars often use databases and search engines to find relevant literature. A strong title ensures that your research is easily discoverable.
· Reflects the Scope and Depth: The title should give a clear indication of the breadth and depth of the research undertaken.
Example
Style 1
The Development of Learning Activities Toward Excellence in Mathematics for Grade 10 Students at Princess Chulaborn Science High School Trang, Thailand.
pattern: The Development of (Something) for Specific Purposes and Specific Target Groups at a Specific Institute [ Rationale of using “The Development of…” ]
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Developing Learning Activities Toward Excellence in Mathematics for Grade 10 Students at Princess Chulaborn Science High School Trang, Thailand.
… Nowadays; prefer a precise name
• Specific Case Study at a Specific group and Specific Context
• Purposive Sampling of target group in a specific Context
• Generalization ability: can generalize the conclusion and suggestion to the next batch in the next academic year of the school
Style 2
The Development of Learning Activities for Excellence in Mathematics for Grade 10 Students at a High School in Thailand.
The Development of Learning Activities for Excellence in Mathematics for Grade 10 Students in any High School in Thailand.
• Should be a Random Selection of some schools [from a big group of Schools]
• Aim to highly generalize to other Schools in that Country