1. Use an accurate description of the subject and scope of the study instead of using general terms 2. Do not use abbreviations except for commonly known ones like DNA and ICT 3. Do not include words like "The study of," "analysis of," "an investigation of' or similar construction as these would only lengthen the title. 4 Include the main dependent and independent variables. 5. Be mindful of the proper use of grammar and punctuation. 6. Capitalize all nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs as well as the first letter of the first and last words. 7. State in a declarative form, although you may also see titles in question form from time to time. 8 The year the study has been conducted should not be indicated unless it is a historical study 9. Use current terminology. 10. Depending on the institutional requirements. 5 to 15 words are sufficient to describe the research study. 11. Use the common name instead of chemical formula (e.g., NH4) 12. Write and italicize the full scientific names. 13. Must reflect the tone of the paper. An academic research paper has title which is not casual, or informal, or does not contain humor. pa help​