How has television watching affected civic engagement in the United States?

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Write a one-paragraph argument answering the following question: • How has television watching affected civic engagement in the United States? Your paragraph should have all of the following elements: 1. Length of 100-200 words 2. The first sentence must clearly state your answer to the question (i.e., a thesis statement) 3. Provide at least two major reasons supporting your thesis. Each requires at least its own sentence. Support your reasons with reasons and evidence, but not personal opinions or arguments from authority (i.e., “it’s true because Professor Peanut said so.”) 4. Include an objection to your thesis, and a rebuttal to the objection. 5. You must mainly draw on ideas, facts, and arguments from the assigned readings that address this question. Cite the sources of all ideas and information using in-text parenthetical reference at the end of the sentence before the period, including the page #s (if available) where the ideas/information are provided, like this: (Author’s last name, Year: Page #s). You may add one additional reason or objection not included in those readings. 6. Do not directly quote from those readings or any other source. Do not plagiarize; every sentence must be your own. 7. Use space efficiently. No digressions, background info, repetition, or unnecessary verbiage. 8. Use correct grammar and spelling.