Here are the assignment descriptions you should have received in class. The instructions on this assignment should act as a road map, guiding your actions and decisions throughout the process.
Assignment 1: Proposal Argument - in favor of WalMart being approved
For this assignment, you will write an essay as a spokesperson for Wal-Mart. Your goal is to convince the Tucson City Council (or substitute) to allow Wal-Mart to build a Supercenter. Consider property taxes, state sales taxes, employment, price reductions, etc.
Suggested resources:
Wal-Mart website
Company profiles
Encyclopedia articles
Newspaper articles
Suggested keywords:
Wal-Mart, WalMart - try it with and without the hypen
Property tax
Sales tax
Employment, job creation
Costs
Revenue
Assignment 2: Proposal Argument - to deny Walmart's approval
For this assignment, you will write an essay as an informed business member. Your goal is to convince the the Tucson City Council (or substitute) to DENY Wal-Mart permission to build a Supercenter. Consider impacts to small business owners, noise pollution, loss of small town life, traffic issues, increased road repairs, etc.
Suggested resources:
Wal-Mart website
Company profiles
Encyclopedia articles
Newspaper articles
Suggested keywords:
Wal-Mart, WalMart - try it with and without the hypen