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 Asia?
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