Wal-Mart Documentary: Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price
Major Persuasive/Argumentative Essay
In the documentary “Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price,” the filmmakers present
two perspectives regarding Wal-Mart. First, Wal-Mart executives claim that the retail
chain provides stable jobs in a family friendly atmosphere while helping local
communities and offering affordable products.
On the other hand, however, many economists, as well as communities, argue that the
retail giant is hurting the economy by putting local shop keepers out of business by
purchasing foreign-made products, and by exploiting overseas workers and store
employees.
In a 3-4 page well-developed 5-Paragraph essay (Introduction with thesis statement, a
minimum of three body paragraphs, and conclusion), take a position on the question: “Is
Wal-Mart Good for America?” and write a “persuasive” paper addressed to the public
detailing how the company is either “good” or “bad” for America.
This essay must incorporate a minimum of “2-3” secondary “scholarly” sources, follow
proper essay structure, and exhibit proper MLA format for formal essays including
proper in-text citations, parenthetical notes, and a works cited page.
To review the Walmart documentary, please go to the following website:
www.topdocumentaryfilms.com and type in the title of the documentary: Walmart:The
High Cost of Low Price