Science writing statement of tech savviness??

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Hello all!

I'm applying for an MS program at MIT in science writing--which basically means I want to write about science and technology for a public forum. It's a small, almost entirely unique, and very interesting program. They want the usual SoP and writing samples, but they also want what I can only label a statement of tech savviness. It's a piece of writing 500-1500 words that proves to the committee that I can handle the science/technology aspect of the field. The description the offer is very loose, and suggests writing about anything from actual science research experience to proof of dealing with subjects of "similar complexity." But of course it's also, obviously, another opportunity to showcase your writing skills.

As an English and linguistics BA and current literature MA student, I don't have any *official* background in science, even though I do love biology almost as much as English. As of right now, my statement of savviness is a part personal statement about my interest in/dedication to science, part history of my literary research projects (which, in my opinion, are certainly of "equal complexity"), and part abstract of a potential thesis (which has to do with hearing loss/audiology) for the MS program, why I'm interested in it, and why my current education will be useful for that research.

So here's my question...do you think this meets the criteria of "proving your capabilities of understanding research in the fields of science and technology"? I'm not trying to be a scientist myself, I only need to prove I can understand the science people more qualified than myself are producing and then be able to reiterate it for a broader audience. I guess I'm most worried about the personal narrative aspect of it, seeing as I'm not sure they want a personal statement as such...but I'm not sure how else to frame my complicated scholastic relationship with science as such. And if anyone actually is in/knows anyone/has heard of science writing, ANYTHING you know about the field and application process would be much appreciated!! At this stage I am finished with everything except revising my statements, so if I'm ever satisfied I'll send the app in and try not to think about it anymore (hahaha).

Thanks!!