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Writing an Effective Title
Better: Genetics of the Yellow Body Mutation in a Small Community of Drosophila melanogaster* However, consider using both names in the title, with one name in parentheses, if both are commonly used by researchers. Good: Two Novel Taxane Diterpenoids from the Needles of the Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata)* * Retain scientific nomenclature capitalization and italicization in titles. Ask yourself: What was my study population? 3. For clinical studies, identify the type of study, such as “randomized controlled trial.” This information is useful for researchers doing a meta-analysis. Good: Phase I Clinical and Pharmacokinetic Study of Irinotecan in Adults with Recurrent Malignant Glioma Good: Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Influenza Vaccination in the Elderly Ask yourself: What type of study did I conduct? Should I include this information in my title? 4. Consider stating your study’s major findings. Good: Mutation in the Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor as a Cause of Gestational Spontaneous Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Good: Acute Increase in Intracranial Pressure Revealed by Transcranial Doppler Sonography Sometimes a complete (declarative) sentence is the best way to state your study’s findings: Good: Low Molecular Weight Isoforms of Cyclin E Deregulate the Cell Cycle of Mammary Epithelial Cells Ask yourself: What are the major findings of my study? 5. Make your title specific. If it is too general, readers may expect your study and findings to be more widely applicable than they are. Poor: Expression of Retinoic Acid Receptors in Cancer Better: Methylation and Regulation of the Expression of Retinoic Acid Receptor Beta Isoforms in Human Colon Cancer Ask yourself: What key words can I use in my title that will keep the focus narrow?
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