This document provides instructions for an assignment on summarizing sources in 3 stages. Students will first summarize a one paragraph reference in notes, choosing 3-5 key details. For a multi-paragraph reference, they will make a more detailed outline with 4-6 details per topic. Finally, students will summarize 2 or more topics from a single source in outline format, including topic and clincher sentences that restate the topic. The goals are for students to practice finding, reading, and note-taking from sources, then writing summaries. Materials can include references at students' reading levels from books, magazines, and encyclopedias.