"I see this text as different in the sense of looking at the audience, the process, and the adviser relationship from a much more positive perspective. This text takes a more personal, softer look at the dissertation process and serves more to inspire and motivate rather than instill fear."
- George W. Semich,
"…[S]uggestions for both the student and guide at the end of each chapter offer some practical ideas that faculty members and doctoral students will find extremely useful."
- LaVerne L. Ludden,
"This is a quality piece of work, and I believe many future scholars will benefit from this for years to come."
- Algerian Hart,
"I believe [this book] offers a broad coverage of topics that doctoral students need for research direction."
- William Figg,