Every word in a title should be doing something; it should be assisting in the formulation of a question, highlighting a methodology or manner of "doing," or describing the field of study. A title can be as short as necessary to identify the topic being studied. Generally, university regulations require that the title of a dissertation include the words "question" or "problem." Although some scholars may use other terms for their dissertations, these terms should appear in the title. A well-designed title will help readers understand what the paper is about. It also serves as an effective guide for researchers who are looking through the literature for relevant articles. Titles can be as long or short as needed; however, longer titles tend to be more effective when searching databases because they allow researchers to find relevant papers more easily. Titles should be written in such a way that they are easy to read and not so lengthy that they are difficult to comprehend. As you write your dissertation title, keep in mind that it will eventually be read by others, so choose something that is clear and concise but also provides information about the topic.