As you can see in the general process model, a considerable amount of time is allocated for developing the exposé. The exposé will contribute significantly to the final thesis. Therefore, we see the following as requirements for your exposé:

• Length: 7–8 pages

• Abstract: less than 150 words

• Structure including research question/problem description

• Preliminary literature review (a list of key sources relevant to your thesis with a few references each)

• Methodology (approach, data sources, analysis methods)

• Hypotheses/expected results

• Timeline (project plan/Gantt chart including execution and writing phases)

• Language: German or English

Master's students must present an updated version of the exposé during the midterm discussion.