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
Budgeting and scheduling time for research and writing
Working with the advisor and dissertation committee
Managing dissertation activities
Defending and publishing the dissertation


The authors also offer detailed advice on using computer software for storing, retrieving, and analyzing data, as well as for writing the dissertation.