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The primary purpose of research is to improve our knowledge and understanding of the world. In a well-structured essay of no more than 2,000 words (including footnotes/endnotes, references, etc.), provide the sketch of a research proposal for a research project you might want to conduct as part of your studies towards the Master in Politics & Technology (in a research paper or possibly your Master's thesis).

Be sure to identify clearly the issue or topic and explain why the topic you have chosen is important. Then state the specific research question you would want to answer and discuss why this question is interesting, given our current state of knowledge. Then, think about a research design for your project: How might you go about conducting research that will help you answer your research question? (If you already have a hunch what the answer will be, don't hesitate to say so, but treat possible answers as hypotheses to be examined rather than as known truths.)  What kind of empirical information would you need to answer your research question? How might you find and get access to that information? And how will you analyze it?

Please write your essay in English, make reference to pertinent literatures in Political Science, Public Policy Studies and/or other fields, be sure to properly identify your sources, format and proofread your essay before submission, and please report your word count at the end of your text (2,000 words is the maximum; more concise essays are welcome; the upper limit will be strictly enforced).

You may use ChatGPT or similar tools (along with traditional print and online sources) to conduct background research for your essay. However, you are not allowed to use ChatGPT or similar tools to write your essay (nor any part thereof, nor your motivation letter). Please be sure to identify any sources and tools you use. By submitting your application, you agree that your essay may be stored and analyzed electronically to help us detect plagiarism or the use of prohibited tools.

Begründungsschreiben

Your motivation letter (in English) should:

• state your name, the program for which you are applying, and your intended starting date;
• explain how studying at HfP in the Master's Program in Politics and Technology would help you achieve your professional goals and ambitions and/or pursue your personal interests;
• convey your preparation and suitability for study at the Master's level at the HfP/TUM;
• provide these reasons for why you are applying in a well-written statement of no more than 800 words that is reflective of your ability to communicate in writing.