Today we studied how to construct a synthesis essay , how to analyze a synthesis essay prompt, how to form a thesis statement , and last, how to incorporate citations from given sources into the essay. We viewed a short AP video on the subject after which we examined Matthew's homework synthesis essay on pay disparity . I provided instruction on addressing the essay's topic within the first paragraph and demonstrated how to embed source material and citations into the essay. Matthew then made edits and revisions to his draft based on class instruction.