2007 Essay Contest <-Back to the highschool page

ESSAY TOPIC:

As the world has become more connected through globalization, the United Nations has had to face many different challenges as it strives to uphold the goals of its charter. What, in your opinion, is the greatest challenge the United Nations faces today? Also, what steps could be taken to reduce this challenge?

In your essay discuss what obstacles the United Nations needs to overcome as it moves forward in this new millennium. This question is not seeking an answer that deals with a specific country or conflict, but rather overarching problems which the United Nations faces when dealing with the world as a whole.

PRIZES:

First place $100 savings bond

Second Place $75 savings bond

Third Place $50 savings bond

Honorable Mention certificate

RULES: The paper should be two to three pages long, double spaced.

Include a cover sheet with title, student’s name and school name and a bibliography with two to four sources.

Plagiarism will not be tolerated

Prizes will be awarded only to students who attend the conference.

Submit Entries to:

Model United Nations, CR 211M

Essay Contest

Department of Political Science, Philosophy & Religion

Southeast Missouri State University

One University Plaza, MS 2920

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4799

Or e-mail in word format to modelun@semo.edu.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

• Contest rules are properly followed.
• The topic questions are adequately answered.
• The essay is well written and points are clearly stated.
• The essay presents original thought and creative solutions.