Here is the first book every prospective doctoral candidate should read. Many students have praised this title's two previous editions for their ability to convey a sense of order and structure to the formidable task of dissertation writing. This new edition has been updated to account for recent advances in digital technology and the realities of today's academic world, it presents solid advice on:

Selecting an advisor and a dissertation committee

Selecting a dissertation topic

Investigating existing knowledge on the topic

Making a dissertation proposal