As you write, consider

THE BIG PICTURE

STRUCTURE

EVIDENCE

AUDIENCE & STYLE

DO'S & DON'TS


GOAL

Describe the main topic or finding of your paper and make it easy for another researcher to find your work when searching a database using key terms.


CHARACTERISTICS

The title should be concise and informative. Informative means capturing the main topic or main finding of your paper and including key terms, such as the factors you have manipulated, the effects of your manipulation, the organism or material under study, the theory or effect you have tested.