dear all
i'm currently looking for doing PhD in business (most likely accounting) in USA. However, one of my weakest point is the essay, statement of purpose and research proposal. Could anyone please recommend me any books that might be beneficial for me.

thank you in advance for all your help

Read back through the forum. Lots said on this in the past.

I liked this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Unwritten-Rules-Research-Study-Skills/dp/0335213448/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208265309&sr=8-1

I liked this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Unwritten-Rules-Research-Study-Skills/dp/0335213448/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208265309&sr=8-1

So, you liked it a lot then . I've bought that one too, and several others - its amazing how indespensible they seem when you see them in the uni bookshop or online isn't it?