As someone who works privately with dissertation students, I give this book my highest recommendation. The essence of any dissertation is the proposal. It serves the blueprint for the entire dissertation process and can determine the ultimate success of the dissertation. When students contact me in regard to their dissertation proposal, I recommend that they buy this book and use it as a reference. The information contained in this book is invaluable, and it is one of the most practical guidebooks I have come across in recent years.