WRITING AN EFFECTIVE

THESIS TITLE
A WORKSHOP FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 9 & 10

Prepared by:
Ar. Lawrence Dolores II
Thesis Faculty Coordinator

A thesis title is the first thing a

reader encounters upon picking up
your paper. It should provide a
concise view of the topic your
paper addresses, as well as give a
sense of your approach to the
issue.

A good title catches the reader's

attention immediately and makes
them want to know more.

A good research paper title:

Condenses the papers
content in a few words
Captures the readers
attention
Differentiates the paper
from other papers of the
same subject area

Reviewing the Course Goal (from Thesis Manual):

The thesis shall have the following goals:

4.2.1 It shall present a new body of knowledge.

4.2.2 It shall be original and not a duplication of previously
presented or on-going thesis in TIP or in any other school.
4.2.3 It shall potentially contribute to all the facets of
development in all levels of government and society in general
and more specifically to the study of architecture.

Reviewing the Course Goal (from Thesis Manual):

4.2.4 It shall not undermine the moral and spiritual values of
the people and must not advocate a change in the present
order of things by means of violence but by peaceful means.
4.2.5 It shall promote the latest technological innovations and
initiatives towards the development and management of the
environment in consideration of the global concerns on climate
change, disaster risk management, and environmental
impacts; contemporary project development strategies; and
other current development conditions that can be adapted and
employed in the field of architecture.

Three basic tips to keep in mind while writing a title:

1] Keep it simple, brief and attractive:

The primary function of a title is to provide a precise summary
of the papers content. So keep the title brief and clear. Use
active verbs instead of complex noun-based phrases, and
avoid unnecessary details. Moreover, a good title for a
research paper is typically around 10 to 12 words long. A
lengthy title may seem unfocused and take the readers
attention away from an important point.

Three basic tips to keep in mind while writing a title:

2] Use appropriate descriptive words:

A good research paper title should contain key words used in
the manuscript and should define the nature of the study.
Think about terms people would use to search for your study
and include them in your title.

Three basic tips to keep in mind while writing a title:

3] Avoid abbreviations and jargon:

Known abbreviations such as AIDS, NATO, and so on can be
used in the title. However, other lesser-known or specific
abbreviations and jargon that would not be immediately
familiar to the readers should be left out.

THINK OF TITLE-WRITING AS A PROCESS, AND ALLOW

YOURSELF TO STRETCH YOUR THINKING DURING
THAT PROCESS.

Thesis Titles from Ateneo de Davao University College of Architecture

Excerpt from ON ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION : A Peek in to the Future
By Ar. John Immanuel R. Palma

 A Proposed Davao Chinatown: A Study on Shophouse

Typology and its Viability for Revitalization
Reconstructing the Uyanguren Central Business District:
Understanding and Integrating Urban Typology, A Study on
the Typological Urbanism
A Proposed Davao City Sports Complex: A Study on Athlete
Improvement Through Organic Architecture and
Environmental Design
A Proposed Zoological and Aquatic Park: A Study on Efficient
Animal Park Facility through Spatial Behavior
A Proposed Institute of Music and Dance: A Study on
Invisible Architecture and Live Architecture for Artistic
Education

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Thesis Titles from Ateneo de Davao University College of Architecture
Excerpt from ON ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION : A Peek in to the Future
By Ar. John Immanuel R. Palma

 A Proposed Psychiatric and Psychological Health Facility for

ADHD: A Study on the Architecture of Mind and the Use of
Elemental Architecture
A Proposed Davao Urban Oasis Shopping Center: A Study on
Rediscovering Urban Characteristics od Dynamic Public
Spaces Centered on Social Patterns through Placemaking
A Proposed Panabo City Overland Transport Terminal: A Study
o Promoting Transit Ridership through Homeostasis
Architecture
A Proposed Sustainable University: A Study on a Biomimetic
Approach to achieve new form in Campus Planning and
Design
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Thesis Titles from Ateneo de Davao University College of Architecture
Excerpt from ON ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION : A Peek in to the Future
By Ar. John Immanuel R. Palma

[Application of Architectural theories and/or approaches;

Building Construction Techniques and Technologies]

Thank you for listening.