After reading the topic question and the evidence provided below, you will organize an argument. remember: write in complete sentences write in the third person point of view do not use feelings or emotions you will not be writing a complete argumentative essay. topic question: should reality television shows be banned? instructions: you will organize an argument against the televising of reality television shows. read the evidence below and then organize your argument. (copy and paste the outline below into the feedback box and add your information.) argument organizer claim: in your own words reason 1: in your own words support for reason 1: quote from the evidence below reason 2: in your own words support for reason 2: quote from the evidence below counterclaim: what is the opposing point of view rebuttal support: quote from the evidence below conclusion clincher: negative effects that will occur if your readers do not follow your claim evidence 1 negative effects of reality television research conducted by dr. douglas gentile concluded that people who watch reality television shows on a regular basis tend to show more aggressive behaviors such as humiliating others with sarcasm and disrespect. the more realistic the aggression is on the show, the more this influences the viewer. excerpt from a study by dr. douglas gentile, psychologist evidence 2 negative effects of reality television a study showed that reality television viewing encourages negative racial stereotypes and prejudice. so, instead of to eliminate ideas about race and crime, these "reality" shows reinforce these stereotypes to tell a better "story" about the crimes. excerpt from research by cavender and bond-maupin (1999) evidence 3 negative effects of reality television “people imitate our reality television shows and then blame us when they get in trouble. people ask me all the time if our reality shows are "real." to be honest, there are many scenes that we "set up" to make them look like reality, but they are not. many of our shows have scripts and we plan the reactions with the actors ahead of time.” excerpt from an interview with ms. carnwallis, tht channel, television producer