How to write a research proposal

1.You should write a proposal of your theory-oriented (or policy-oriented) empirical research. In any sort of empirical research, your question should be answerable with observable pieces of information. Your answer should not be based on your value judgment. The following questions are, although important, unanswerable objectively. *Will Iraq be a democratic country in five years? *Should Japan sign a FTA with China? *What should the government of Singapore do to improve political stability in Southeast …

…variables") is the last question you are required to write in a research proposal. The standard research designs in social sciences include (1) true experimental design, (2) natural experimental design, and (2) correlational design. I will explain them carefully during this semester. 12.You should follow the Chicago Style in writing your research proposal. Note that there are two documentation styles (i.e., the author-date system and the documentary-note system). 13. You should write a clear, concise and thoughtful piece.