Journals, books or abstract and other reading materials.

When there is an absence of the information resulting in a gap in our knowledge.

When a fact exist and you intend to make your study explain it.

Your interest. Lack of information in order to improve life.

Topic should be of interest to you. Useful for the concerned people in particular

field. A problem can be challenging if some variables

can be added. It can be completed in allotted time desired. It does not carry ethical or moral impediments. Relevant to the needs of a target audience. Has economic potential, social acceptability and

community impact. Uses indigenous resources and is

environmental safety.

The title draws the summary of the entire investigation. It serves as a frame of reference where the main concepts are included. Thus, a title should be short, clear, specific and scientifically stated. A title must inform adequately with the least possible words. Avoid unnecessary words as STUDY ON, INVESTIGATION ON, COMPARISON, ANALYSIS OF, RELATIONSHIP, EVALUATION, ETC.

Broad: Preliminary Studies on Mildew

Resistance

Concise and Specific: Mildew Resistance in Chinese

Cabbage Hybrids 58 and 67.

Wordy not specific: The presence of viral disease

(cadang-cadang) among less resistant coconut palms of Kungsaan Province.

Brief and concise: (suggested title) Cadang-cadang (yellow mottle)

resistant coconut hybrid 45 and 46a.

EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2

CORE PROBLEM

cause 1 cause 2 cause 3