You are required to write an essay of at least two pages on the content and purpose of academic research and the purpose of academic assignments at Master’s level at universities of applied science covering the following the questions: what could be the subject of such academic/methodological work? what could be the aim of the academic assignmen? what kind of scientific methods are used in Master’s study programmes and what is there purpose? To sum up, you are required to describe the nature and possible scope of an academic thesis at Master´s level in general terms: the subject, methodology used, possible/hypothetical results and the structure (title, chapters, volume) of the presented work. Please explain your experience and expectations regarding scientific methods and the role of science in a Master’s programme.