1. CHAPTER
Research Title & Knowing the
Problem

3. Research Title & Knowing the
Problem

4. A good title should have the following
properties:
1) The title needs to be very specific in nature
2) In spite of being specific it should also have
the expressive power to show the entire scale
of the research study in those few words.
3) It should tell the total nature of the subject.
4) It needs to be very definite and clear.
5) The title needs to be attractive and
interesting enough to catch the attention of
the readers.

5. Standards in writing the title:
1. The title must be concise. It contains only the
words enough to hint the content of the
research. Omit phrases and words like:
• A Study of
• The Implications of
• A Comparative Study of
• An Assessment of
• An Analysis of
• Inquiry
• Investigation

6. 2.The title must be stated in declarative form,
not interrogative form.
3.If the title exceeds beyond one line, it must be
stated like V-form. Likewise, no title
Shall be written in excess of three lines
regardless the number of words

7. Activity
Topic: Restaurant
• Modify the problem and the title. It should be
SMART
• Choose a key issues of concern in a restaurant
service business.
• Let say you want to focus on a
“RESTAURANT”

8. Discrete Negative Emotions and Customer Dissatisfaction
Responses Among the Quick Service Restaurant Along
Katipunan Quezon City”
• Subject matter:
• Locale of the study :
• Population involved:

10. Interesting Titles:
1. Korean’s perception on Filipino Foods
2. Frugality Fatigue: A Customer’s Anxiety in
Choosing Food in a Quick Service Restaurants
3. Healthful or Indulgent: A Customer’s
Behaviour in choosing a menu
4. Social Media and Technology: Rewards and
Risk of Fast Food Restaurant’s Operation
5. Junk Food Free Zone: A Closer Look on High
End School Cafeteria in Antipolo City

11. Constructing a Statement of the
Problem

12. A good problem statement should
answer these questions:
• What is the problem? (how, what, when, where, who,
which, why?)
• Who has the problem or who is the client/customer?
This should explain who needs the solution and who
will decide the problem has been solved.
• What form can the resolution be? What is the scope
and limitations (in time, money, resources,
technologies) that can be used to solve the problem.
• Limit the problem – The problem may be very broad,
try to focus on scope and boundaries research should
be SMART –( Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic
& Time Bound)

13. Activity
Group together. Analyze your topic. Determine
your problems.
Who has the problem?
What is the problem?
Where is the problem?

14. These steps may help you in the
construction of the statement of the
problems
– Make a clear and analytical introduction
which usually encompasses the main
problem the title, stated in the expanded
form.
– The first question inquires the information
linked to the introduction.
– Create subsidiary questions clearly,
logically and subsequently derived from
the problem.

15. Ensure that you construct a question
that elicits the presentation of the new
knowledge or situation to a problem.
Pose a hypothetical that shall be
tested, if necessary
Check if your questions are sufficient,
about 3-6 statements, and are able to
elicit information that provide substantial
answer to make the main problem

16. Example Statement of the Problem:
The researchers aims o know the Discrete Customer
Dissatisfaction Responses Among the Quick Service
Restaurant Along Katipunan Quezon City.
• Specifically, the study aimed to answer the following
questions:
1. What are the characteristics of a quick service restaurant?
2.What are the negative emotions and customer
dissatisfaction in a quick service restaurant?
3. How are these negative emotions and dissatisfaction
contributes to the image of these quick service
restaurants?
4. Is there a significant relationship between a discreet
negative emotions and customer dissatisfaction to the
overall performance of a Quick Service Restaurant?

17. Next week:
1. Present a statement of the problem of your
given topic.

18. The Effects on the Appetite
Among Teen-agers in eating Junk foods
The researchers aim to know the effects on the
appetite among teen-agers in eating junk
foods.
Specifically, the study aims to know the
following:
1.What is the definition of junk foods according
to teen-agers?
2.What particular food is categorized as
junkfood?

19. Statement of the Problem:
3. What are the effects on the appetite with
regards to eating junk food on teen-agers in
terms of:
a. Satiety value
b. Loosing the appetite
c.