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Dissertation Binding and Printing | Options, Tips, & Comparison

Published on September 9, 2022 by Raimo Streefkerk . Revised on July 18, 2023.

Congratulations, you’ve finally finished your dissertation . It’s been professionally proofread and checked by a solid plagiarism checker .

The final step is printing your dissertation, which means choosing between:

• Types of binding
• Color vs. black & white

Single vs. double-sided

• Paper thickness

There are a few printing and binding services to choose from as well. This article presents a few options that can help you make the right decisions.

Printing service options

Table of contents

Types of dissertation binding, dissertation printing options, production and delivery times, last checks before printing, overview of printing and binding services, other interesting articles.

Binding keeps the pages of your dissertation together, and comes in a variety of price points. Spiral binding is cheaper, a hardcover book binding is much pricier.

The type of binding you choose can depend on:

• Guidelines from your university or department
• The version (draft vs. final)
• The type of work you’re submitting ( PhD vs. master’s thesis vs. undergraduate thesis )

Spiral binding (± $7)

• Professional appearance
• Opens flat, so browsing through the pages is easy
• Fairly inexpensive

Comb binding (± $5)

• Pages are easy to browse
• Binding can be opened and closed
• Can be cheap-looking

Fastback binding (± $8)

• Professional, book-like appearance
• Available in different colors
• Individual sheets can come loose with time

Paperback binding ($10–20)

This type of binding makes your dissertation more durable and professional. In most cases, it’s possible to add front and spine lettering.

• Durable and professional
• Book-like appearance
• Opening and browsing is less smooth than with spiral or comb binding

Hardback binding ($20–50)

• Customizable cover
• Quality comes at a price

Color vs. Black & White

Check your university’s guidelines to see if there is guidance about whether to print your dissertation in color or black & white. Note that printing in color is on average two to four times more expensive.

In general, a color-printed dissertation looks more professional, but it is often not required.

Printing double-sided is often cheaper than printing single-sided, due to the paper savings — it makes your dissertation half as thick. However, some universities require you to print your dissertation single-sided. Be sure to check the guidelines.

When printing your dissertation double-sided, pay attention to the following points:

• New chapters should start on the front side of the paper. You will need to take this into account and insert “blank pages” when preparing to print.
• Add a blank page after the title page so that the acknowledgments and abstract are not printed on the back of your title page.
• The page numbering is often placed in the bottom right on the right side of the page and bottom left on the left side. You can easily set this in Word by choosing “outside alignment”.
• Check your style guide to make sure there aren’t any rules for printing.

Paper weight

The thickness of the paper (measured in gsm or grams) is something most students don’t think about, but it does have a significant impact on the look and feel of your printed thesis or dissertation.

Standard printing paper has a weight of 75–90 gsm. For a bachelor’s or master’s dissertation, this is likely fine. If you want the paper to look and feel more professional and durable, a paper weight of 100–130 gsm is better. This is often used for PhD dissertations.

Number of copies

It is common to print three to five copies of your dissertation. Depending on your university’s guidelines, you might need to submit one to three copies to your supervisor and department. In addition, you might want to have a copy for yourself or your family.

The production time for printing and binding takes on average two days, and delivery takes at least another day. For an additional charge (ranging from +20 to +80%), the production and delivery time can be shortened.

Have a looming deadline? Your local print shop is likely able to print and bind your dissertation faster, and it eliminates delivery time. However, keep in mind that this is often a little more expensive.

Before sending your dissertation to a print shop, there are three things you should do:

• Save your file as a PDF By saving your file as a PDF, the formatting will be consistent on every computer. This way you prevent any unpleasant surprises, such as offset pages, when receiving your printed product.
• Check for language mistakes There’s nothing worse than finding a language mistake in your printed version. Make sure to proofread your dissertation or make use of a professional proofreading service .
• Update the contents page Before saving your dissertation as a PDF, don’t forget to update the table of contents and cross-check the page numbers listed there with the actual page numbers.

The table below provides an overview of two popular dissertation printing and binding shops, including information on delivery costs and review score.

*Prices are based on a spiral-bound dissertation of 40 pages , printed single-sided , in black , on 80-90gsm  paper, including a clear outer front and back cover .

**Prices are based on a hardback-bound dissertation of 200 pages , printed single-sided , in black , on 90-100gsm  paper.

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Department : School of Social and Political Sciences Credit value : 40 credits Credit level : H Academic year of delivery : 2022-23

Module summary

This compulsory module undertaken by all Social and Political Sciences students in the final year of their studies, is different in many respects from other course assignments. Instead of choosing a title from a list of essay topics, for example, you are required to select your own area to investigate and construct your own questions to answer. You may possibly design and carry out some empirical research as an aspect of your inquiry. Moreover, at a length of 10,000 words it is also longer than any other written assessment you will be asked to do.

Related modules

Pre-requisite modules Doing Research (SOC00003I)

Co-requisite modules None

Prohibited combinations None

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Module aims

The SPS Dissertation is an independent piece of work that demonstrates a critical, in-depth engagement with a particular topic related to the social and political sciences. It should display a strong analytical quality accompanied by evidence of a sound understanding of the existing research in the field. Students are encouraged to choose a research question that will allow them to draw on knowledge and approaches from more than one social science discipline although it is not a requirement that the dissertation should be inter-disciplinary.

During the teaching programme and in the final assessment dissertation candidates should be able to demonstrate the following

• A capacity for independent thinking and the ability to apply theories and approaches developed from their previous studies
• Qualitative and/or quantitative analytical skills, although students are not required to generate their own original data
• An awareness of the ethical issues that arise in social science research and an ability to reflect on any ethical implications for their own project
• An in-depth knowledge of appropriate and relevant literature related to their topic and the ability to critique key contributions to the field
• An ability to interact knowledgeably and confidently with academic researchers
• Excellent bibliographical, written and presentational skills

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:

• justify a topic for investigation
• devise appropriate research questions
• formulate an ethical social science research project
• identify and use an appropriate social research methodology
• sustain and develop a progressively argued and focussed analysis
• identify and use appropriate social scientific concepts and theory
• identify any policy implications of their research
• communicate their ideas with fellow academic researchers

Academic and graduate skills

Students should be able to:

• Explain, analyse and apply complex social scientific concepts and theories to craft a more considered understanding of social worlds
• Engage creatively with social and political issues in rigorous and critical ways
• Be intellectually curious about, and challenge, commonly held assumptions about our social worlds
• Be ethical in their conduct by considering the effects of their interactions with others, display sensitivity to the well-being of others and design research involving others in respectful and responsible ways
• Recognise their own limitations and make use of constructive feedback from others to improve their capacity for effective working
• Show empathy with and respect for the views of others
• Confidently communicate their intellectual positions in written form
• Be resourceful in planning and managing their own work-load effectively and carrying out self-directed work
• Seek advice from others where appropriate

Module content

During your final year you are required to attend the SPS Forum. This final year compulsory module is designed to incorporate a number of learning, research and skills opportunities. These include the SPS seminar series which will be jointly organized, chaired and recorded by the students; workshops to develop advanced research, academic, media and presentation skills; career and employability sessions; and, dissertation presentations.

Indicative assessment

Special assessment rules

Indicative reassessment, module feedback.

Students will submit a 1,500 words overview of their project (this can include but is not limited to a section of the introduction, methodology or literature review) and receive feedback within 4 weeks of submission.

The final dissertation mark will not be released until after the final exam boards in week 10 of the summer term of year 3. Written feedback will be provided for this final piece of work.

Indicative reading

Reardon, D. (2006) Doing your Undergraduate Project

Sharp, J. A., Peters, J. & Howard, K. (2002) The management of a student research project (3rd edn)

Silverman, David (2006). Interpreting Qualitative Data: Methods for Analyzing Talk, Text and Interaction (3rd ed).

Walliman, N. S. R. (2005) Your research project: a step-by-step guide for the first-time researcher (2nd edn)

Walliman, N. S. R. (2004) Your undergraduate dissertation: The essential guide for success

Companion for Undergraduate Dissertations: Sociology, Anthropology, Politics, Social Policy, Social Work and Criminology

http://www.socscidiss.bham.ac.uk/

This site provides free access to a ‘survival guide’ published by the Higher Education Academy's Centre for Sociology, Anthropology and Politics, the Centre for Social Work and Policy and Sheffield Hallam University. It provides useful tips on literature searching skills and preparing a dissertation at undergraduate level. There is also a glossary of terms and bibliography of further reading.

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• November 29, 2020

If you have recently completed your dissertation congratulations are in order! But the work is not finished – you now have to get your dissertation in front of examiners in a professional format. There are a number of factors to consider when producing a physical copy of your thesis :

• Type of binding (for example: helical or softback)
• Paper size (are some pages better suited for A3?)
• Print options (single or double-sided?)
• Paper quality (a range of gsm options are available)

What is Thesis/Dissertation Binding?

Thesis binding involves fastening the physical pages of your dissertation together to produce a single presentable document. As simple as it sounds, there is a lot to get right, and dissertation binding is important in giving a good impression of your work.

What are the different types of dissertation binding?

Spiral/helical/wired binding.

Spiral binding (also known as helical binding) and wired binding are very common for bachelors and masters dissertations. These options give a professional look and allow pages to be rotated 360 degrees, making for easy reading. Spiral binding uses a plastic coil, whilst wire binding uses a metal wire.

Fastback/softback binding

Fastback binding (also referred to as softback binding) uses glue to keep your dissertation pages together. This is not a very common choice for dissertation binding as it is rather formal for bachelors and masters, and perhaps not formal enough for PhD theses. Fastback binding also comes with a risk of glue losing fixity over time leading to pages falling out.

Thermal binding

Thermal binding is not very common but can be used for bachelors or masters dissertations. This type of binding is permanent (so pages cannot be easily added/removed) but is generally inexpensive. Another disadvantage of thermal bindings is that pages cannot be opened 360 degrees (as with fastback binding).

Plastic comb binding

Comb binding involves punching holes down the side of the page and binding with a plastic comb strip. This binding option is also suitable for bachelors and masters dissertations. It is a cheap option but can sometimes become difficult to navigate as pages become stuck on the plastic combing. One advantage of plastic comb binding is that it is easy to add and remove pages.

Paperback binding

Paperback binding will give your manuscript the appearance of a book and comes with personalisation options i.e. a titled cover page, spine and back. This gives a very professional appearance, too formal for a bachelors or masters dissertation, but ideal for a PhD thesis.

Hardback binding

Hardback binding again gives a book like appearance, but is expensive and typically reserved only for PhD theses. In addition to custom titling, spine and back, there is a range of material and colour options for hardback binding e.g. the gold lettering you may have seen on academic books.

What Paper Size Should I use?

Most universities will provide very clear instruction on paper sizes, most often A4. However, some pages such as technical drawings or maps may be best shown on A3. In these cases ‘fold out’ pages are an option but must be approved by your university guidelines.

Print Options:

Check your university guidelines when deciding whether to print single or double sided. If printing double sided, be careful as some pages should not be printed back to back. For example, new chapters should start on the right hand page (of a double spread) so blank pages may be required.

What Paper Quality is Suitable?

Paper thickness is measured in grams per square metre (gsm). Although there is no ideal paper thickness, too thin and you risk your dissertation feeling low quality. Too high and you risk your dissertation pages feeling like cardboard, and again pointing to low quality.

Popular UK Services:

Ryman is an affordable thesis binding service, with a range of options for dissertations and theses. Ryman often have stored on University campuses or nearby, so you can check the services provided by your local store (as an alternative to ordering online).

Doxdirect is an online service which offers a large amount of customisation when choosing a thesis binding option. The door to door service also offers a wide range of delivery and production options so you get your bound thesis in your hand as quick as possible.

Thesis Online has been around for a long time (established in 1920), and have a very good reputation. They offer an online thesis binding service and have a hand online calculator which allows you to modify your binding, printing, and deliver options and see the impact on cost in real-time.

Things to Note:

Whichever service you use to bind your thesis or dissertation, there are a few important things to remember:

When using an online service check the turnaround time. Most services take around a week to print, bind, and deliver, though faster services are available at a cost. Some universities have an onsite printing service that students can use. These services likely offer binding options which satisfy your department’s dissertation submission requirements.

An electronic copy and physical copy of your dissertation will be read differently. Whilst consecutive pages are easy to compare on a computer screen, a physical copy may have pages printed on opposite sides of a single page (if double page printed) which makes side by side comparisons difficult. This is something to consider if your text frequently refers to images or tables overleaf.

Most thesis printing services only accept PDF file formats. Ensure that when you convert your dissertation to PDF that you review the document to ensure no errors occur during conversion.

Check your university dissertation guidance on margin requirements. It is also important to factor in margins when considering binding options. Typically a minimum margin of 2.5cm is required on the side of the page to be bound.

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About our pocket options

There are 3 pocket options available, which we can include with your bound thesis.

Please note that these are only suitable for use with our hard-bound product.

CD pocket (£1.50)

A clear plastic CD pocket, placed in the centre of the inside back cover.

Plastic pocket (£2.00)

A clear plastic sleeve pocket placed on the inside of the back cover. Useful for loose sheets, such as photographs. It can hold the equivalent of 10 sheets of paper.

Handmade pocket (£12.00)

A handmade pocket built into the back cover of your thesis with the edges matching the cover colour. This can hold more than the plastic sleeve and is suitable for maps and other documents. It can hold the equivalent of 20 sheets of paper.

About our colour options

Most institutions will specify the colour for your thesis cover. You can see samples of each of the colours we offer below.

About allowed characters

You are only allowed to use certain characters on your cover. We’ve detailed these below.

If you try to use a character that isn’t listed here then our system won’t let you continue.

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Theses & dissertations.

Theses and dissertations are extended scholarly essays that incorporate original research on a specific topic. They are usually written as part of the requirements for a graduate degree (e.g. MA or PhD).

Finding a York University thesis or dissertation Most doctoral dissertations and Master's theses completed at York University are available through the Libraries. Law dissertations are held in the Law Library; most others are held in Scott Library. Please note that the library does not normally hold copies of Major Research Papers (MRPs); for these, please check with the appropriate York University department or faculty.

For York dissertations and theses written from 1967 to 2012: Start by searching the Dissertations and Theses @ York University database. You can search by keyword, title, adviser or school. The full-text of most York theses and dissertations submitted between 1967 and 2012 can be downloaded for free.

This service is only available to registered York students and faculty. For York dissertations and theses written between 1967 and the present that were never microfilmed or have some form of embargo restricting access:

• Search the library catalogue . You can search by title, author, or keyword. When you find the entry, note the call number and location. A quick location guide is provided below.

For dissertations and theses written from 2013 to the present, search the library catalogue (NOT the classic catalogue) by title, author, or keyword.

Finding theses from other universities

• Proquest Digital Dissertations and Theses This database contains citations and abstracts of doctoral dissertations and some masters theses from colleges and universities in North America and Europe. Citations are available from 1861 to the present. Abstracts are available for dissertations from 1980 to the present and for masters theses from 1988 to the present. From 1997, sometimes earlier, the full-text of some dissertations and theses may be downloaded for free in PDF format. Please note that this service is only available to registered York students and faculty.
• Theses Canada Portal The Theses Canada Portal provides free access to the full text electronic versions of Canadian theses and dissertations that were published from the beginning of 1998 to the present.
• Index to theses (Great Britain and Ireland) An index to theses accepted in the Universities of Great Britain and Ireland. Covers 1716 – present.
• EThOS (Great Britain) Launched in 2008, the Electronic Theses Online System (EThOS) offers free access to full text versions of British theses. New theses are digitized and added to the database in response to requests from researchers.

Many other periodical indexes and databases include references to dissertations.

Note : Theses and dissertations not available in the Libraries or online can be requested through the Resource Sharing Department.

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Thesis Binding

Thesis Book Binding or Dissertation Book Binding is the conversion of your thesis or dissertation document into a printed and bound book format. Getting this done correctly involves several considerations that includes the Submission of your document for printing and binding, your choice of Paper, and the Style of binding you want.

SUBMITTING YOUR THESIS OR DISSERTATION FOR BINDING:

The first consideration for Thesis Book Binding or Dissertation Book Binding is whether you want your thesis or dissertation printed and bound for official submission or for your personal use, such as gifts to professors, departments, libraries, parents, sponsors, or you just want copies to preserve for future generations.

If you are officially submitting your Thesis Book Binding or Dissertation Book Binding books to your

institution, you must follow their official guidelines for paper, margins, and type of binding. Every institution has

guidelines and your can ask your department or your graduate studies department for the guidelines. The quote/

ordering process for each of our 3 main types of binding is designed to accommodate all the options that most

schools require.

Binding Options Our 3 main binding options are:

• Fabric Hardcover Binding with Gold Embossed Lettering and Emblem on the cover https://phdbookbinding.com/fabric-hard-cover/
• Printed Hardcover Binding with wraparound full color printing on the cover https://phdbookbinding.com/printed-hard-cover/
• Perfect Binding Softcover with wraparound full color printing on the cover https://phdbookbinding.com/perfect-binding/

But if you’re getting the books for personal use, then you have the option to choose the type of paper, binding and margin size that you prefer. Here again, our quote/order process contains all the options you might want.

Digital or Paper Submission

The second consideration is whether you want to submit a file or paper document(s) for publishing your Thesis or Dissertation. You have the option to place your order with a PDF file or with a paper document. Submitting a PDF file ( https://phdbookbinding.com/digital-printing/#2 ) of your Thesis or Dissertation allows you to do the following online, sit back and forget about it, and receive your books in the mail:

• Specify the size of your book
• Choose the type of paper you want for printing ( https://phdbookbinding.com/digital-printing/#9 )
•  Specify the pages you want to print in color. ( https://phdbookbinding.com/faq/#9 ) Yes, we allow you to specify the pages you want to print in color and you’ll be charged the color rate ONLY for the pages you specify,NOT for all the pages in your document.
• Specify the exact lettering you want on the cover ( https://phdbookbinding.com/gold-foil-emblem-and-lettering/ )
•  Specify the exact lettering you want on the spine ( https://phdbookbinding.com/gold-foil-emblem-and-lettering/ )
• Specify your school emblem for the cover or request a custom emblem ( https://phdbookbinding.com/gold-foil-emblem-and-lettering/#SealList )
• Choose the shipping speed you want for getting back the completed book(s)

Digital Submission

The option for submitting a PDF file for printing and binding is available for all the binding styles that we offer, including:

• Fabric Hardcover Binding with Gold Embossed Lettering and Decoration on the cover https://phdbookbinding.com/fabric-hard-cover/
•  Printed Hardcover Binding with wraparound full color printing on the cover https://phdbookbinding.com/printed-hard-cover/

Submitting a Paper document of your Thesis or Dissertation requires you to

(1) Print your document on the paper of your choice

(2) Fill out the Quote/Order form on this site for the type of Hardcover binding you want

(3) Specify the exact lettering you want on the cover

(4) Specify the exact lettering you want on the spine

(5) Choose the shipping speed you want for getting back the completed book(s)

(6) Print a form on our site that will include the details you entered PLUS final instructions for mailing your

paper document to us

(7) Ship to us your paper document(s) with instructions on form you will print from our site.

The option for submitting a paper document for binding ONLY is available ONLY for Hardcover binding.

Fabric Hardcover Binding with Gold Embossed Lettering and Decoration on the cover

https://phdbookbinding.com/fabric-hard-cover/

Printed Hardcover Binding with wraparound full color printing on the cover

https://phdbookbinding.com/printed-hard-cover/

Paper document submission is not available for Softcover Perfect Binding.

PAPER CHOICE

The second consideration for Thesis Book Binding or Dissertation Book Binding is choosing the type of paper that you want. We offer 5 types of paper as listed below and as explained here in greater detail ( https://phdbookbinding.com/digital-printing/ )

20lb regular or standard Copy Paper. This paper is ACID-FREE and is white in color. It does not have  a watermark. Acid Free paper is made from wood pulp, and it resists yellowing and brittleness over very long periods (measured in centuries). The production of Acid Free paper is also more environmentally friendly than acidic paper.

60lb regular or standard Copy Paper (also known as 24lb Copy Paper)*. This paper is ACID-FREE and is white in color. It does not have a watermark. Acid Free paper is made from wood pulp, and it resists yellowing and brittleness over very long periods (measured in centuries). The production of Acid Free paper is also more environmentally friendly than acidic paper. (See below for why this paper has 2 different names)

20lb, 25% Cotton Paper. This white paper is ACID-FREE and ARCHIVAL. It has a WATERMARK which is visible only when you shine a bright light behind the sheet. Archival paper has all the benefits of Acid-Free paper, except that it resists yellowing and brittleness even longer than ordinary Acid-Free paper. Another difference is that Cotton Paper is made with cotton pulp.

24lb, 100% Cotton Paper . This white paper is ACID-FREE and ARCHIVAL. It has a WATERMARK which is visible only when you shine a bright light behind the sheet. Archival paper has all the benefits of Acid-Free paper, except that it resists yellowing and brittleness even longer than ordinary Acid-Free paper. Another difference isthat Cotton Paper is made with cotton pulp. PLEASE NOTE that A4 (European Letter size) is NOT available in 100% cotton.

80lb Gloss-Coated Paper. This paper is ACID-FREE and is white in color. It does not have a watermark. But unlike regular copy paper, it is also coated with a gloss finish that makes it perfect for printing photos, charts & graphs, and more.

80lb Matte-Coated Paper. This paper is ACID-FREE and is white in color. It does not have a watermark. But unlike regular copy paper, it is also coated with a matte (non-gloss coating) finish that makes it perfect for printing photos, charts & graphs, and more.

BINDING STYLE

The binding style you choose depends first on whether you’re submitting officially to your institution or for personal use. We offer 3 types of binding Fabric Hardcover Binding with Gold Lettering and Gold Emblem ( https://phdbookbinding.com/fabric-hard-cover/ )

Most institutions require Fabric Hardcover Binding with gold lettering or gold emblem for official submission. You can also choose this type of binding for your own personal copies and as gifts because it is binding of the highest quality that is impressive in look and feel. Fabric Hardcover binding is high quality, archival binding that’s fit for the most demanding public or private library. Fabric options include:

• Classic Buckram fabric that is available in different colors,
• Contemporary Levant finish fabric also available in different colors
• Cowhide available in 3 colors

Lettering and emblem are applied to Fabric Hardcover binding with gold embossing

Printed Hardcover Binding ( https://phdbookbinding.com/printed-hard-cover/ )

Institutions may also allow Printed Hardcover Binding for Thesis and Dissertations. Printed Hardcover Binding allows:

• Background color of your choice
• Lettering color of your choice
• Full color emblem
• Image and text on back cover, or
• Wraparound full-color cover design

Printed Hardcover Binding can be compared to Fabric Hardcover Binding on this page: https://phdbookbinding.com/comparison/

Perfect Binding (Softcover, Paperback binding) ( https://phdbookbinding.com/perfect-binding/ )

Perfect Binding is Softcover, Paperback binding that allows all the options available for Printed Hardcover binding

Thesis Binding a Concern?

Congratulations on your accomplishment! Thinking of thesis or dissertation binding to acquire those necessary extra copies?

First Choice Books offers custom printing and library quality binding for your important work. Your thesis can be printed by First Choice Books in black and white or full colour, on heavy, smooth white 70lb paper, and bound in a variety of cover-cloth colours and textures. If less than 100 pages we print on one side of the page only.  If more than 100 pages we print double sided.  Please let us know your preferences single or double sided.  We hot foil stamp your title and name on the cover and spine in gold or silver. We can supply a printed, coil bound version, upon request, which some institutions now require along with the bound copy.

What to send us : one PDF file for the thesis, and an email for the exact spelling for the title and credits. (The title might need to be shortened on the spine due to  limited space.) Binding takes approximately 2-3 weeks. Please let us know if you have a specific deadline to meet. Send files to [email protected] .

Please send your quote via this website page . Yes we print and bind one or two thesis also.  We respond within 24 business hours.

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Dissertation Printing & Binding Services

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Dissertation Printing and Dissertation Binding

High-quality dissertation printing and binding services for students across the UK. Fast and reliable service to ensure your dissertation looks impeccable.

• Please specify single or double-sided print 
• Prices cover the number of pages in colour or black & white
• PDF format only, call us if you struggle with the conversion
• We can bind up to 600 pages double-sided or 300 single-sided
• We also have a fast same-day service available for collection in store
• Prices exclude delivery,  Next day courier delivery £9.85
• York University and York St John University approved

Please order UK courier delivery if you are not collecting from the store.

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Thesis Printing and Binding FAQ

Thesis Order And Payment

How do i go about ordering my thesis binding.

Click through to the online order form for Thesis binding and printing.

How long does it take to print and bind my book?

Due to the impact of COVID on our operation, our production time is now 18 business days from the next working day that we receive your order. Delivery occurs after this and the timeframe can vary base on where the delivery needs to go.

Feel free to contact us for the most up to date production and delivery times for your location.

Express postage is also available at a small additional cost contact us for more information.

How much does Thesis Binding cost?

The total cost to print and bind a thesis can vary considerably depending on the customizations you choose.

As a rough benchmark, a basic print and bind thesis or dissertation is around:

$100 USD $150 AUD $82 GBP   $155 NZD $5500 PSP $8200 INR

per book. Last updated 18 Jan 2023.

Get a fast online quotation for your thesis or dissertation in your currency of choice with our no obligation quotation form (no email required unless placing an order) .

Do you offer a discount for bulk thesis purchases?

We have a sliding scale of discounts available when you order more than one copy of buckram thesis. Its best to order all of your copies at the same time so you can maximise your savings.

Is there a middle-of-the-road option; cheaper than genuine leather but higher quality than buckram?

We are one of the only binders around who offer a high-quality vegan leather option for binding. The look and feel is so like leather it is hard to distinguish the difference. Vegan leather thesis  are exquisitely finished with a book ribbon and premium foiled centrepiece.

Do you charge a credit card surcharge? 

We are very proud to state that we are surcharge-free.

How can I pay for my thesis? 

We accept all credit cards, including American Express. You can also make a funds transfer. You are welcome to pay by EFTPOS, credit card, cheque or cash when you collect your bound thesis from our bindery.

If you have opted for one of our delivery options, we require you to pay prior to us arranging delivery.

Do you have a secure online payment gateway for credit card payments? 

Yes. Our order form has been securely setup to ensure your details are all safe when paying. Of course, if you have any concerns, please contact us for alternative payment methods

Thesis and Dissertation Printing Information

How much does thesis printing cost.

Thesis Printing Cost: $0.31 AUD ($0.21USD) per black and white page, $0.69 AUD ($0.47 USD) per colour page.

No extra charge for single sided printing.

What paper do you use for thesis printing? Can you print on archival paper if needed?

We always insist on low/neutral acid, sustainable 100gsm paper with archival qualities. We are constantly monitoring the paper to ensure it meets the expectations in regards to quality and consistency.

Am I able to drop my printed pages to you for thesis binding?

You are welcome to deliver your printed pages to us in Frankston – Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm. ( best to contact us before visiting). Australia only, please do not send us your physical print files for international orders, as we cannot guarantee their safe arrival.

Thesis Document Specifications

What margins do I need to leave for binding?

We ask that you leave a 5mm margin for binding/trimming on all four edges of the page.

What format does my thesis need to be in for you to print?

In order to maintain all formatting, fonts, etc. we require that you send your file to us in PDF format. The order form also requests the name of the source program, to assist if there are any issues with preparing it for printing.

I have foldout pages in my thesis. What do I need to do?

Our online order form has a space for pages that are not A4. Please enter details there.

If you are printing your own thesis, please print the pages in A3, and leave them unfolded. We will fit them and fold them to be correctly bound in your books.

Can you bind a thesis that is not A4 or is an odd size?

We can bind any book of any shape or size.  Contact us  for price.

You are welcome to deliver your printed pages to us in Moorabbin – Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm (best to call before you come)

Do you offer help with getting my file ready to print? If you are struggling to get your thesis file just right, we have engaged a specialist copy editor to help you through the process. From formatting margins to repositioning page numbers and managing image resolution, we have had years of experience fixing thesis files just like yours. Contact us  for more details.

Can you help with my university’s requirements? We have completed thesis binding for every university in Australia and many around the world, so we are well versed in the specific requirements for most universities. If we don’t know, we’ll make it our job to find out.

If there is an error in my thesis, how can it be fixed? 

Once you have submitted an order, it is automatically in the production queue. Thus it is both difficult and problematic to remove an order to make any changes.

If you absolutely must make a change to the existing order, there is a $60 fee to make a change to an already submitted order.

There is no charge to cancel an order and resubmit, but you may miss out on your expected delivery day.

Thesis Materials And Binding

What is buckram.

Buckram is a hard-wearing book cloth, long favoured by libraries, universities and other institutions for book that are frequently used. Our range of buckram colours is comprehensive and we are sure to have a colour to suit every taste.

What colours of buckram can I get my thesis bound in?

We currently stock more than 25 colours of buckram, plus many colours in a huge range of book cloths.

Can I get my own personal copy in leather? 

Yes, we frequently have students ordering their own genuine leather-bound copy, complete with hand-stamped lettering, book ribbon and premium tooled centrepiece on the front cover. Spine labels, marbled end pages and raised bands (where suited) are also available.

Are there any other book cloths available?

We have a fantastic range of linen feel, PU, paper cloth, metallic, vinyl and many other cloths. Our suppliers are constantly sourcing new and interesting ranges from all over the world. Why not come into our bindery showroom and see what options we have available?

I’ve just finished my thesis and need to submit for examination. Do you offer thermal binding and soft binding? 

We offer thermal binding up to 50mm with either black or white back cover and clear front. Our thermal binding – clear front and black or white spine and back

Our soft binding – black or maroon front and back, with cloth spine.

Both options can come with a spine label.

Are there any optional extras I can add to my thesis binding?

Our order form lists the additional inclusions: book ribbons, CD pockets, marbled end papers, All of these and more are available on our order form.

Can you add a CD or map pocket to the inside back cover of my thesis?

We custom make CD and map pockets from the same colour buckram or vegan leather as your cover, for $9 each.

What is the maximum number of pages you can bind in one book?

Using our normal thesis binding process, we are able to bind a maximum of around 500 sheets of paper. While we can employ a different binding process for larger books, we recommend splitting into two volumes, for ease of storage, transport and of course, reading.

What is the minimum number of pages you can bind in a book?

The thinnest book we have bound is 6 pages, although we are confident that 1 page is the minimum.

Stamping And Lettering

What is stamping or lettering?

Stamping is the term we use to describe the process of affixing the words to your thesis cover. While it may appear like it has been printed, the process involved heating up brass or lead letters, then pressing them into the surface of the cover with a thin sheet of fast-release foil in between. If you run your fingers along the letters, you may feel how letters have been pressed into the cover. The term lettering has been coined to assist students to understand that we are talking about the words or ‘letters’ in their title, name, degree title, etc.

I have a very long title. Can you fit it on the front and spine of my thesis? 

We have a number of different sizes of our thesis font, known as Radiant Medium. This allows us to select a slightly smaller font size when there are many words in a thesis title. In 99% of orders, we have no problem fitting long titles onto the spine of a thesis.

I have a special or unusual character in my title or my name. Are you able to accommodate this?

Yes, we utilise state-of-the-art programming to control our foil stamping (lettering) machine. This means we can produce almost any special character for your title or name. There is an additional fee for each special character, per font size (two font sizes are used  – one for the front cover and one for the spine).

Do you have other fonts available for the front cover and spine lettering?

We have a large range of fonts, which incur an additional fee.

Can you print on my cover instead of stamping? 

Yes we can! We are able to full-colour print on buckram and many of the other book cloths we stock.

Can you stamp an image or logo on the cover of my thesis?

We certainly can! Over the years, a number of students have requested their university/college crest or logo to be stamped on the cover, you are more than able to have such stamping on your personal copies.

Can you print an image in colour on the cover of my thesis?

Yes! We can print any picture or image onto the cover of book. All we need is a PDF of the artwork!

Can I get a border impressed into the cover of my thesis?

We have three ‘blind’ borders available to choose from.

Thesis and Dissertation Delivery And Pickup

Can you deliver to my university? We can deliver to any address worldwide including Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Singapore, and the Philippines.

We offer international shipping, so customers all over the world can enjoy our high quality thesis printing and thesis binding services.

Can you deliver to any address in the world? Absolutely! Just provide the details including country and postcode/zip code, and we’ll arrange a price before we send.

Can I come and collect the thesis when they are completed?

Yes, of course. Let us know if you prefer this option, and we will notify you when your order is available to collect.

Our Showroom

Do you have a showroom where I can see samples of your work and choose my cover colours and lettering options?

You are welcome to visit our showroom at Unit 9/3 New St, Frankston VIC 3199, Monday to Friday 10 am – 4pm. While we are almost always working in the Bindery, we ask that you make a quick call to us if you plan to visit us.

What are your opening hours?

Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm.

I work during those hours. Is there some way I can drop off my printed pages?

Yes. Please  contact us , so we can make arrangements with you. Australia only, please do not send us your physical print files internationally, as we cannot guarantee their safe arrival.

Are you open on weekends?

We are not generally open on weekends, however, there are times we might be available to assist you with dropping off or collecting after hours. Please contact us  for more details.

I work/live far from your bindery, is there a way to deliver/drop off printed pages or collected a bound thesis from you after hours?

Yes, we have a solution for you to deliver to us after hours. Please  contact us  for details.

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Preclinical study explores approved drug for ovarian cancer

By alan dove weill cornell medicine.

An iron-binding drug that is already approved for treatment of other diseases could provide a novel way to attack ovarian tumors, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

The preclinical study, which combined the analysis of human ovarian tumors and animal models of the disease, was published July 29 in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Iron is essential for multiple cellular processes, so actively multiplying cancer cells often need larger amounts of it than normal cells. That’s especially true in ovarian cancers.

“We thought that was a perfect opportunity to try a new approach, because there is an FDA-approved iron-chelating drug called deferiprone that has been successfully used for other diseases with abnormal iron accumulation,” said senior author Juan Cubillos-Ruiz, the William J. Ledger, M.D., Distinguished Associate Professor for Infection and Immunology in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Iron-chelating drugs bind tightly to iron, preventing cells from using it.

To confirm the importance of iron in ovarian cancer, Cubillos-Ruiz’s team first looked at a collection of human tumor samples they’ve amassed over the past decade and analyzed public genomic datasets from ovarian cancer patients with the help of an international team of collaborators. 

“We can isolate different components of tumors from ovarian cancer patients, and study their molecular processes,” said Cubillos-Ruiz, who is also co-leader of the Cancer Biology Program in the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine. The scientists found that ovarian cancer cells demonstrate increased expression of iron-related genes, which correlated with poor patient prognosis. The investigators also found that fluid surrounding ovarian tumors contain high iron content that is readily available to cancer cells. 

The investigators next looked at animal models of the disease.

“We have advanced mouse models of metastatic ovarian cancer that are immunocompetent, so this allows us to study the immune system response in the disease, which is a crucial component,” Cubillos-Ruiz said. Previous iron-related studies have used mice with compromised immune systems, precluding the understanding of how different therapies affect immune responses to tumors. 

The investigators found that the mice recapitulated the disease features quite well: As ovarian cancer progressed, there was more iron accumulation in the tumor, and the cancer cells selectively over-expressed the iron-related gene signatures.

In the animals, deferiprone treatment worked even better than cisplatin, the current standard for ovarian cancer chemotherapy, and functioned directly inside the cells. “We demonstrated that deferiprone can chelate iron in ovarian cancer cells, in vivo,” said lead author Tito Sandoval, a former postdoctoral fellow in Cubillos-Ruiz’s lab.

“We found that combining cisplatin and deferiprone markedly extended the survival of mice with metastatic ovarian cancer, working synergistically compared with the monotherapies,” said Sandoval, who is now a senior scientist in radiation oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. “So, we decided to identify the mechanisms behind this effect.”

The team found that by starving cancer cells of iron, deferiprone triggers a cellular stress response, which prompts the immune system to attack them. Cisplatin affects cancer cell DNA replication, so the two drugs appear to be complementary.

Cubillos-Ruiz is now working with clinical collaborators to design human trials of the new approach. Though deferiprone is already approved for treating other conditions, he emphasized that the team still needs to determine the best way to use it against ovarian cancer. “We want to maximize the potential therapeutic effects, so the clinical trial design is critical,” he said.

Many Weill Cornell Medicine physicians and scientists maintain relationships and collaborate with external organizations to foster scientific innovation and provide expert guidance. The institution makes these disclosures public to ensure transparency. For this information, see profile for  Juan Cubillos-Ruiz .

Alan Dove is a freelance writer for Weill Cornell Medicine.

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