The title page is the first impression. Every academic programme has its own template, but the elements rarely change. This lesson walks the canonical layout and the choices that go into a strong title.
Canonical Layout (top to bottom)
Element
Notes
Institution name
Bolded, centered, top
College / department
Below institution
Manuscript title
Centred, bold, 14-16 pt, max 12 words
Subtitle
Optional, italicised
Submitted in partial fulfilment line
Programme-specific wording
Author names
Alphabetical or by contribution, with student numbers
Adviser name
With title (e.g. PhD, DIT)
Month and year
Submission month
Title Heuristics
Good Title
Why It Works
Specific noun + Verb + Beneficiary
Clear
Names the system
Identity from page 1
Hints at the methodology
Sets expectation
Under 12 words
Fits one line
Examples
Type
Example
Strong
An Attendance Management System for HRM-Department-of-XYZ-Inc Using RFID and React Native
Weak
A Study of Attendance Tracking Systems
Weak
Automation of Manual Processes
What To Avoid
Trendy buzzwords that age badly (Blockchain-enabled).
Discussion
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