State the opinions you have formed about the issue you chose. Writing a Thesis Statement and a Persuasive Research Paper In this task, you will form a thesis statement based on your opinion and research of the topic you selected. Your thesis statement will answer the writing prompt for this activity. Later in this task, you will write a paper arguing for and supporting the thesis. A thesis statement is a sentence that captures the main idea of a paper and clarifies the author’s stand on a topic. Using the information you gathered in task 1 and the opinions you formed on the topic, develop a thesis statement for the research paper that you will write in the rest of this task. Remember, your thesis statement should be based on the research you have conducted as well as your opinion on the selected topic. Your thesis should also answer the writing prompt for this activity: “How has the event or issue you selected changed your community, country, or the world?” Before you form a thesis, consult these resources: Creating a Thesis Statement Writing Tips: Thesis Statements Write your thesis statement here.