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some interesting examples of an ideal title

· Should provide specific information in as few words as possible.

Include a subtitle, if further detail is needed

Eg. Bad title: Induced conformation of some peptide hormones in lipid solutions

Good title: Lipid-induced conformation of some peptide hormones: preponderance of L-helices.

· Should be self explanatory and ideally not >14 words.

Eg. Bad title: "My digital Camera Experience with a digital camera".

Good title: "Nikon Digital Camera -A personal experience"

· Should be informative and lucid

Eg."The lifespan of a South American tree frog" may be more specific, but it is much less catchy than "It's a frog's life"

· If the work concerns changes, the positive or negative direction of the effect or action should be specified

Bad title: Effect of amino acids on the sickling of erythrocytes containing hemoglobin S

Good title: Reversal effect of amino acids on the sickling of erythrocytes containing hemoglobin S

· Avoid subjective evaluations

Bad title: A novel method for determining the molecular weights of denatured proteins

Good title: A rapid method for determining the molecular weights of protein: intrinsic viscosities in 6 M guanidine hydrochloride

• Avoid nonstandard abbreviations

Bad title: The CMS of SDS

Good title: The critical micelle concentration of sodium dodecyl sulfate .

Happy finding more such illustrative titles.

kunda