"This little book is a jewel!...It is simple and clearly written with each section a direct preparation for the section that follows. Students can learn the process of developing a qualitative proposal by writing it one step at a time. The Guide moves from broad ideas/qualitative design concepts to descriptions and examples of each element in each chapter of a proposal. Differences in designs are discussed and illustrated. The difference between the requirements of a proposal and a completed dissertation/study is also illustrated. It had been and invaluable resource for my doctoral candidates in that it is helping to demystify the qualitative doctoral dissertation proposal process."

 - Mary Anne McDermott, RN, PhD
Seton Hall University College of Nursing
Dept of Behavioral Sciences, Community and Health Systems