March 24, 2023
2023 Autumn Admission for Eikei University of Hiroshima(Selection of International Students/
Integrated Selection of Japanese Students in English)
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Short Essay Question
Select one of the following three SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Regarding that goal, explain
clearly and in detail the challenges facing the region where you live or the community to which youbelong. Then propose a solution to the challenge.
Please prepare the essay according to the “Detailed Instructions” on the next page.
7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable
development
You may focus on one of the targets linked to the SDGs you selected. Refer to the goals and targets on
the United Nations website: https://sdgs.un.org/goals#goals

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Detailed Instructions‑ The following is a model outline for your essay. Include each element in the order indicated below.
Note that section titles for these elements are not required.
‑ The length of the essay must be within two A4-size pages with 12pt font in the university template(not counting the list of references).
‑ Write your “Selected Goal or Target” and “Essay Title” in the template.
Elements1) Introduction

Contents and points of preparation
Describe briefly what you will be discussing in this essay.

Explain clearly and in detail the challenges facing the region where
you live or the community to which you belong. Present examples of2) Explain the challenges the challenges, citing sources of evidence.
(Body 1)
Do not include an explanation of the SDGs or the selected targets
themselves.
3) Propose your solution Introduce your solution and discuss how it addresses the challenge
presented in 2).
(Body 2)
4) Conclusion

Summarize this entire essay by reflecting on what you wrote in your“Introduction.”
List any references, documents, websites, etc. that you have cited.

5) References

You do not need to follow a specific style guide, but please present thelist of references in a consistent manner.
For an example of a consistent citation style, you may refer to APA
Style (https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references).
Note that points will not be deducted for not following this style.

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Evaluation Criteria
The University will evaluate essays based on the following criteria.
Items
What We Evaluate

Admissions Policy

・ Is the essay within the assigned length,
using the assigned form?
・ Does the essay follow the assignment
Basicinstructions?
Requirements
・ Is the essay written in an easy-to-readstyle with appropriate grammar andspelling?
· Broad vision
・ Does the essay provide appropriate· Strong interest in inquiring about
Attitudes andcases related to the challenges andvarious cultures, histories, societies
Perspectives
explain the situation and challenges
both at home and abroad, andusing appropriate materials?
international relations· Basic academic skills
・ Does the essay explain the solution in· Willingness to learn
Academic
concrete terms, based on theAbilities andconnection between the current status · Positive attitude toward studying
with a sense of purpose and a vision
Theirof the challenges and the proposed
for the future
Expressionsolution?
· Positive attitude toward actively
・ Is the essay logical and persuasive?
communicating with others

Motivation· Willingness to strengthen one’sability
・ Does the essay express the candidate’s · Willingness to contribute to society
attitude of engaging with social issues? · Positive attitude toward taking
initiative and involving others inaddressing various challenges

Others・ Does the essay show originality and creativity?

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