1st chose the topic for your thesis: will you be able to find enough sources to investigate the topic you have chosen?
2nd collect relevant information: the sources, most important factor to promote thesis success.
3rd plan, and plan. make a plan of your thesis (cheked it and respect it) and don't forget your supervisor opinion (cronograma).
4th compose introduction: what will you be investigating/how are you planning to do it?
5th data presentation: present data taken from the sources you have collected. pay attention when copying data from the source found (in some countries plagium is crime, like in Brazil. Portugal case http://www.spautores.pt/usuarios/perguntas-frequentes http://www.spautores.pt/usuarios/perguntas-frequentes).
6th interpret your data: implies your personal point of view on the basis of what you have read. this makes the difference!
7th compose a strong conclusion: means to answer the questions “what did you investigate? did you manage to achieve your purposes? did you face any difficulties? what helped you overcome them?” Give your recommendations.
8th appendices: essential if you want your grade to be high.
9th edit the final variant of your thesis. don't forget APA rules (psychology case).
10th enjoy your work done, breath and relax.
A lot of to dos!
