Read the requirements for the summary very carefully. If you do not understand any part of the instructions, ask the head of your exam committee for assistance.
Review all of your notes from your reading list, and group the sources into general categories. You should see some themes beginning to emerge.
Write a detailed outline of your summary. Make a list of which sources are relevant for each theme or topic.
Ask your head of your exam committee to review your outline to ensure that you are on the right track.
Write the summary according to the specifications set forth by your department. Make sure that you are citing sources correctly and in the format specified by your department.
Ask the head of your exam committee to review the summary for problem areas. Revise the summary according to her comments.
Proofread the final draft of the summary very carefully. Errors will affect your credibility, so you should not have any.
Turn in the summary at the time specified by your exam committee.