Research Topic

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The research topic or title should be specific and clear. The topic should indicate the WHO/WHAT, WHEN, WHY, WHERE and HOW clearly. It is the focus of your research.

The following factors should guide the selection of a topic/title:

• the feasibility of the research
• the uniqueness of the research
• the scope of the research
• the topicality of the research
• the polivalence of the research
• the profitability of the research
• the coverage of the researchers daily job
• the theoretical value of the research
• the practical value of the research

CHECKLIST FOR ASSESSING THE TITLE FORMULATION:

		YES	NO
	Does the title include
1	the WHO/WHAT?
2	the WHEN?
3	the WHY?
4	the HOW?
5	Does the title include the problem stated?
6	Does the title include the solution to the problem?
7	Is the tile clear and to the point?
	TOTAL: