Q: What is the difference of research topic and research title?
My title/topic is converting the vibration of the human voice into electricity using piezoelectric materials. One of my teammates insists that the topic is "the creation of this research was to figure out how Piezoelectricity works and how to utilize it in everyday life." And I know she's wrong because she's focusing on piezoelectricity when the focus should be on the voice, the piezoelectric device is just the device used. Please help
Thank you for your query! You are very correct in that this distinction, between modality and aim, is an important one. However, the question of what your research topic is may have different answers depending on the context in which the question is being asked. For example, if you wished to present your work at a piezoelectricity conference, it may be more relevant to your audience to focus on the device being used.
In contrast, if your audience focus is on modalities for accessibility, you may wish to focus more on the conversion of the human voice to electric signals. Similarly, if the focus of your research is this conversion, using a variety of piezoelectric devices, you would be correct to emphasize the conversion and its implications. On the other hand, if your research question is focused on the optimization of a specific piezoelectric system for this purpose, it may be more effective to focus on the system itself.
As research becomes increasingly wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, being able to shift the emphasis of your work depending on context will allow you to ensure it stays relevant for your specific research audience.
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