Explain why the topic is important/controversial. Write your thesis. Your thesis should include the major points you are going to cover in your body paragraphs.

Synthesis Essay Outline
Introduction Paragraph
Capture the readers attention. Use a quote, or a description, or anything interesting to hook the reader in.
Give a little background information about the topic.
Explain why the topic is important/controversial.
Write your thesis. Your thesis should include the major points you are going to cover in your body paragraphs.

Body Paragraphs (x4+): Supporting position/answering the sub questions in the prompt
Source 1:
Analysis
transition /connecting sentence
Source 2
Analysis
transition /connecting sentence

Body Paragraph: Opposing Views (State an opposing view that challenges your position, then have a counter argument to it. Evidence can be used for the opposing view, rebuttal, or both)
Opposing point(s) to your argument.
Evidence and Elaboration to back up your opposing view
Your rebuttal/counter-argument to the opposing view; re-emphasize your position on the topic.
Transition: Use transitional phrases to conclude the paragraph

Conclusion:
Summarize main points

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