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Congratulations! The writing and research is finally finished. Now, it’s time to consult with University Printing Services to professionally print and bind your thesis.

We print on high-resolution digital devices to ensure clear grayscales, solid blacks, and sharp color.

Email a PDF file of your document or drop it off at one of the Digital Print Centers listed below:

We also invite non-University of Minnesota students to contact Printing Services for your printing and binding needs.

*It is extremely helpful when you can provide specifications for binding color, lettering color and spine/front cover layout. We want to make sure your submitted thesis will meet any requirements specific to your school or program.

Choose from 100% cotton rag content paper for durability and permanency or a high quality acid-free paper.

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Hard Cover Thesis Binding* $50.00**

Traditional thesis binding with a custom made hard cover using the Buckram fabric color of your choice. The spine is foil-stamped with your name, degree, and the year.

*Non-Thesis hardcover binding: $57.00 **Additional front cover printing: $9.00

Soft Cover Binding $7.00

Durable coverstock with a plain cloth spine. The title page is reproduced in black on the cover.

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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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If you are looking for a world class company to print and bind your thesis or dissertation, you will find that Book1One will give your document the high quality attention it requires and deserves. Graduate students from all over the country have used our services, and we are listed at many colleges and universities as a reliable resource for hardcover and softcover thesis and dissertation book printing. 

We understand that theses and dissertations comprise a special category in the book publishing world. They represent the culmination of a large body of work and achievement at a very high academic level – and are recognized symbols of professional accomplishment.

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Why choose Book1One to print your thesis or dissertation?

• We offer a number of cover options.  At Book1One, you can select from three cover options for hardcover books: a full-color printed cover, a cloth cover with foil stamping, or a faux (imitation) leather cover with foil stamping. The cloth and faux leather book coverings come in four different colors: black, navy blue, dark red, and green. The color choices are shown in the right side on this webpage. Foil stamping, printed on the front cover and spine, can be either a gold or silver color. Softcover theses and dissertations come with a full color printed cover.
• We have no minimum quantity requirements.  In most instances, the number of printed copies needed for a thesis or dissertation are low. The size of thesis/dissertation orders we receive vary from a high of around ten to a low of one copy. We can print as many or as few copies of your thesis or dissertation at an affordable price and with the same amount of attention we give to larger book orders.

We can offer you a special service regarding foil stamping.

If your foil stamping involves basic text and numbers, such as book title, author’s name, school and date, Book1One can assemble your cover for you at no additional cost to use. If you wish us to provide this service to you, when you place your order, upload a PDF file indicating what you would like printed on your front cover and spine and approximate positioning. We will fit and center the type using the Time New Roman font. For more on foil stamping click  here .

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Dissertations and Theses: Requesting Copies of non-Mayo Theses/Disserations

• Submitting Your Thesis to the Libraries
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How do I request a copy of a dissertation or thesis?

You can search for completed dissertations or master’s theses through selected databases:   PsycInfo, CINAHL, WorldCat, or ProQuest .   If you need additional sources or help for searching, please  contact your librarian .

Completed dissertations or thesis can be obtained in three ways depending on your payment method:

• If using a PAU, credit card, check or cash, please  purchase directly  through the Mayo Clinic Library Bookstore (507-284-2279) or ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.
• Dissertations and thesis are not available via our Interlibrary Loan department.  
• Some dissertations or theses are available via open access. Search the web or contact your librarian.
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Thesis binding and printing options

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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.

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It started with one magical model, no dedicated space and a few staff who saw the transformative power of molded plastics, printed layer by layer into a physical, life-size anatomical representation.

This 3D-printed replica of conjoined twins was the big bang from which Mayo Clinic's 3D anatomical modeling practice has exploded.

"We started doing 3D printing about 17 years ago at Mayo Clinic for a complex case involving congenital twins. And it's expanded over that time frame to encompass every surgical subspecialty," says Jonathan Morris, M.D. , medical director and co-founder of the 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. "The reason it started all in-house is because we have subspecialty expertise in each part of the process. We had these complex problems, and we found that 3D printing aided in understanding them in a three-dimensional, life-size way that 2D images could not."

Growth and development

Over 17 years and counting, the practice has expanded in size and scope, with increasing square-footage dedicated at Mayo Clinic to the 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit in Rochester and new and growing spaces in Arizona and Florida.

Each group is led by dedicated physicians, researchers, engineers, technologists and more, all committed to ensuring these valuable tools are available to any physician, surgeon, researcher or educator who needs them. In addition to Dr. Morris, Rahmi Oklu, M.D., Ph.D. , is medical director of the Arizona group. Elizabeth M. Johnson, M.D. , is medical director of the Florida team, and Robert Pooley, Ph.D. , is the technical director in Florida.

The space in the Joseph Building at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Rochester, Saint Marys Campus is now about 8,000 square feet of manufacturing space with 16 staff and 15 3D printers that use a broader array of materials than were available in 2006. The 3D Anatomic Modeling team in Arizona has about 1,000 square feet, nine printers and two staff, and the team in Florida has nearly 1,000 square feet, with additional space to allow for further expansion to almost 1,200 square feet, 10 printers and two full-time staff and five additional team members.

This growth ensures Mayo is able to meet the needs of the patient, Dr. Morris says. "The space and the technology we have are unique for a healthcare institution, but it only exists because the needs of the patients dictated it."

At Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Florida, the lab spaces are newer endeavors than in Rochester, reflecting the surging demand for patient-specific models and cutting guides for individualized care — and for advancing the science. Arizona and Florida had 3D printers, but they now have homes to allow for continued growth.

"It's nice. It's brand-new, there's a lot of orange — I like orange," Dr. Oklu says of the new space in Arizona, which opened in 2020.

Where it started

In Rochester, the 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit finished construction in 2021 on an expanded space that better accommodates what has become a booming practice — with about 900 models and 1,200 cutting guides produced each year.

"Mayo Clinic is really setting the path for others to follow," says Adam Wentworth, a senior engineer in the Rochester 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit. "The development of this space could not have occurred without the vision from administration and the passion of the leadership of Dr. Jonathan Morris and Dr. Jane Matsumoto, who started the lab. The effort that they have put in outside of their normal working hours to lift up the lab and communicate its capabilities to everyone else and the surgical champions who have communicated the benefit of anatomic modeling were also a huge factor in the success of the lab."

He says the returns on the investments are apparent every day.

"Physicians and surgeons are able to have the life-size 3D model in their hands," says Tori Sears, another engineer in the Rochester 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit. "They can visualize where a tumor is exactly located within the anatomy that's usually covered up by soft tissue. They make measurements right on the model and can better understand through haptic perception where that tumor is located, what adjacent critical structures are nearby and what is the best approach to minimize procedure times."

Dr. Morris says it is important to have the 3D anatomic modeling practice as part of the Department of Radiology.

"When you combine everything together and you centralize it within the Department of Radiology, you can serve just not one specialty, you can serve all of them," he says. "We're an integrated team of people who are coming together to solve complex surgical problems. And we're using engineering, 3D printing, custom medical device manufacturing and surgical expertise all together, instead of each one of us working apart."

Where it's going: Arizona

Dr. Oklu says 3D printing in Arizona is a "three shields" endeavor, touching education, research and the clinical practice.

With the debut of the new space, Dr. Oklu had intended to provide opportunities for staff to learn about 3D printing — how the printers work and how to order models and guides. After being sidelined by the pandemic, that effort is restarting.

"My plan is to go to every department to present what we do and what we could do," Dr. Oklu says. "I want to open it up so people can learn what 3D printing is. Everyone's curious, they just don't know how to do it."

He says the lab won't stray from what Florida and Rochester do on the clinical side. "I try to help, whatever the request is."

Research, however, is where Dr. Oklu sees his lab distinguishing itself from the other sites. His roles as a clinician investigator and the head of the Laboratory of Patient-Inspired Engineering overlap with his work with 3D printing. Among the many advancements he is exploring are about a dozen biomaterials that he hopes can stop bleeding, deliver targeted therapies to tumors, embolize blood vessels and more.

"We're trying to use our materials to treat aneurysms. The hardest part is making a model," he says. "We're thinking maybe we can 3D print the aneurysm to tell us that our biomaterial is working."

Dr. Oklu sees mostly incremental changes on the horizon in additive manufacturing. "The materials are going to change, the printers are going to change — they're going to become faster, more widely available, maybe even cheaper — but it will still be the same 3D-printed models."

Biomaterial printing, though, will be the next revolution in 3D printing, he adds, and he hopes the research he is doing in printing aneurysms will help spur that advancement.

"Continued investment will ensure 3D printing remains an important part of patient-focused care at Mayo Clinic," Dr. Oklu says. "We've come a long way, but we're just getting started."

Where it's going: Florida

In Florida, the group just debuted its newly expanded space. When the program started, they just had a printer on a table, but quickly grew into a space of about 500 square feet where the lab has operated for the last five years. With their new space of about 1,000 square feet, they also added an engineer and biomedical technician dedicated to keeping the printers running.

Dr. Pooley says he recognized there would be a demand for these services in Florida about six years ago and got approval to start a program from J. Mark McKinney, M.D. , chair of Florida Department of Radiology at the time.

One of their first patient cases, requested by Si Pham, M.D. , now the chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery in Florida, was a cardiac case. "The patient had a tumor in between the left and the right atria," Dr. Pooley says. "We worked with the radiologist, Dr. Carlos Rojas, and Dr. Pham to segment the model. And we were able to print it on our 3D printer, which had a small build volume — about 6 inches by 6 inches by 6 inches. And the printer prints in just a single material and a single color."

The result, in white, was printed with about 10 different parts that could be assembled with magnets. The team painted all the parts in different colors — red and blue with the tumor in yellow.

In the early days, Dr. Pooley and whichever staff were working with him on a project would use the same computer-aided design software as was used in Rochester and Arizona. And for projects that exceeded their printing capabilities, they would send the files to Rochester for printing. The models would then be shipped to Florida.

"Rochester was a huge resource that we could learn from," he says.

Although surgeons could request 3D-printed models from the 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit in Rochester, there is an immense benefit to being able to work with colleagues on the same campus, Dr. Pooley says.

"Over the last six years, we demonstrated our value of being able to print locally in Florida," Dr. Pooley says. "And part of the value is being able to work closely with surgeons and physicians in Florida."

Dr. Johnson says her position came with a lot of questions, partly because 3D printing was new to her in general and partly because the medical director role was new in Florida. Her main roles are working with Carleigh Eagle, an engineer with the 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit, and helping with segmentation, as well as evangelizing about 3D printing and the ways it can support the work of other specialists.

"It was a big learning curve. I really didn't know that much about 3D printing at all, not just the technology and how it worked, but what the applications were in the medical field," she says, adding that the experience has been eye-opening and rewarding.

Demand for the program's services, though, was growing, and Dr. Pooley knew it was time to request more space. The expansion of the campus at Mayo Clinic in Florida provided the opportunity.

The value of 3D printing extends beyond clinical care to education and research, Dr. Johnson says. "On the research side, we are active with a lot of different departments and divisions around the hospital, as well as working with the Innovation Exchange and the Simulation Center and helping with educational projects for patients and surgical residents and fellows."

Dr. Johnson says the Florida team was inspired by a recent visit to Rochester, where they were able to explore the space and learn more about the practice. This further opened their eyes to the possibilities of their growing practice, she says.

"I just feel so fortunate to work for an institution that values and believes in what 3D printing can do for our patients in the present and in the future," she adds.

With the arrival of Jeffrey Janus, M.D. , otorhinolaryngologist, to Mayo Clinic in Florida from Rochester, the need for more resources became more apparent. "He had worked in Rochester with the Anatomic Modeling Unit here to make cutting guides," Dr. Pooley says. "So when Dr. Janus came to Florida, he brought cutting guides with him. And because we did not have an engineer, when he would put in a request, the engineers in Rochester would create the design for the cutting guides and send the print files to Florida, and we could print them locally."

The construction boom meant his team would have dedicated space for more printers and people, specifically a full-time engineer dedicated to the 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit. "We were able to add printers, including a new, large-format, multicolor, multimaterial printer, and we were able to hire our first dedicated, full-time engineer," Dr. Pooley says.

There was broad support for expansion in space and people, Dr. Pooley says, and the stars aligned for the team to hire Eagle, an engineer who was an intern with the 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit in Florida in summer 2021, and Mark P. Lopez, a healthcare biomedical technician, as well as to build a new space in the Campus Support Center, about a half-mile from the clinic buildings.

"With that space we were able to design a facility that met all of our needs," he says.

Eagle says the group's transformation in the year since her internship ended is stark.

"Starting out it was like a garage-shop operation," she says. "You know, we had these specialized cases, and it was all word-of-mouth if you knew that we were there."

Coming back now as a full-time engineer, it was an emotional moment seeing the new space.

"This was everything we ever could have wanted," she says. "It feels like the sky's the limit. It feels like when physicians or researchers or whoever it is come to us and they have a problem, or they have a need, we can figure out a solution.

"And tying back to the leadership, everybody has been like, 'Yes, make this happen' for us in Florida. It's just been so exciting. It's been a journey."

And the early returns are promising.

Dr. Pooley says a surgeon recently learned about the 3D Anatomic Modeling Unit — on a Wednesday — and reached out for help with a case. The team quickly turned around a model, which he delivered to the surgeon Sunday.

"The surgeon just glowed, and his eyes brightened up as he held the model in his hands," Dr. Pooley says. "And as he turned the life-size model around, he said, 'You know, I need to do this and this in the surgery.' It was very positive feedback."

The big picture

Interconnected 3D Anatomic Modeling Units in Arizona, Florida and Rochester allow for cross-site collaborations, and bring different perspectives and experiences to patient care.

"We have very unique minds and are looking for ways to approach and solve different problems, and you're able to have different, diverse perspectives," Sears says. "I think all of us joining as a whole, we're going to be able to solve many complex problems coming up, and we're going to be able to be more innovative because you're adding more unique minds to our problem-solving."

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As I reached the conclusion of writing my thesis, it was time to begin the exciting process of printing and binding it! In my department, it's traditional to present a bound copy to your advisor and an unbound copy to your second reader. I also wanted a copy for myself, so I ordered two printed theses and printed an unbound copy at Frist Campus Center.

There were more printing decisions to make than I initially anticipated. To begin, I headed to the Princeton Pequod website to place my order for the goldstamping (cover) and interior pages. Among the covers, I could select Traditional Hard Binding (most expensive but classic option), Laserfoil Suede Hard Binding (similar and slightly less expensive), or one of three soft cover options. At the Pequod printing center on campus, I was able to view examples of each of the cover types. I liked the Laserfoil Suede option best.

Then I could choose the paper type, which ranged from the budget "Regular White" to the pricey "100% Cotton Bright White," as well as which pages, if any, I wanted printed in color. I decided to go with the intermediate "25% Cotton Bright White," and I opted for the $10 upgrade to have four rather than three title lines so that my complete title would print. Printing a thesis is a bit like buying a car, in that the list price can really rise once you start selecting the add-ons...

The thesis printing service is surprisingly fast. Goldstamping must be ordered 24 hours ahead of time, but the interior pages can be ordered up until 9:00 a.m. on the thesis due date. To account for any printing mishaps or other potential delays, I printed my thesis on the Thursday before the Monday due date. I placed my order for both goldstamping and the pages at around 10 a.m., and it was ready for pickup by 2:00 p.m. On Monday morning I'll deliver a copy to my advisor, Professor Bourg, and I'll deliver the unbound copy for my second reader to my department's main office.

This marks the official end of my undergraduate thesis, but not yet of the research project—I'm working with my advisor to submit it to an academic journal, so I'll continue refining the manuscript in the coming weeks. The printing was an important milestone nonetheless, and I'm pleased with the final product!

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The questions any student is likely to ask when it comes to printing and binding a thesis are as follows: “How should I print and bind my thesis?” “Where should the printing and binding take place?” Given that many students have not gone through the printing or binding process for their research paper before, it may be challenging to choose the right configurations. Here, we present to you all the information you need to know, telling you what to focus on when printing and binding your dissertation .

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Students tend to have the same questions when it comes to the printing process of a thesis: – Color or white/black? – Which paper is right? – How should I get a fair deal when printing my thesis?

That is why we take the trouble to give you advice on how to print your thesis.

You only have two options when printing your research paper, including color or white/black. Note that printing in color can be costly.	When the printing of your thesis is colored, it is likely to have pizazz. However, understand that having too much color in it may negatively impact the seriousness of your paper.
The printing shop you approach may most likely suggest 80 g/m² paper. Understand that this measurement is thin and could make your paper weak. This will cause the print on the reverse side to shine through.	Be sure to get all the right details first, steering clear that the type of paper used could also affect your final mark. If your paper is 100 g/m², the quality of your thesis improves immediately. This is why some providers use 100 g/m² of their paperweight as the default.
Several factors determine the printing price. That includes the color printing, the weight of the paper and the actual printing.	Begin by comparing the prices offered by different providers. For instance, if you would like a color-printed paper, pick the service provider who does not demand a surcharge. You can also look for further benefits, like free shipping.

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One of the questions a lot of students have about this step is “how”. That’s because most of them are unaware of the type of bind needed for a research paper. Understand that it all depends on the type of final paper. For instance, your thesis will require a lot more work and extensive research, while a regular term paper does not take as much time to write.

What differs between the two is the weighting. The regular term paper embodies just a small part of your overall grade while the final thesis, including the Bachelor’s and the Master’s thesis, takes the largest portion.

It means that if the final research paper is major, and you want to be sure about your dissertation, it would be very wrong to pick a simple binding, like spiral binding, as your ultimate choice. The best option, in this case, would be leather book binding because it is sturdier and more suitable for the final paper.

You need to first understand that there is a large binding selection available. Here, we shall discuss each of them to help you understand better.

A lot of universities and post-secondary institutions have specific requirements for binding. Before printing or binding your thesis, find out if the institution has any guidelines.

That is why we would like to guide you through on the best type of binding to use, which will be entirely dependent on the final paper type being submitted.

Leather book Binding

The highest quality binding any thesis can go through is leather book binding . It comes with a leather-look solid cover, which makes a thesis appear chic and stylish. You can choose between a bookmark, corner protectors or customized embossing. Either of them should make your paper look more sophisticated.

Recommendation: The following are some of the final papers perfect with leather binding

• Dissertation • Research paper • Master’s thesis • Bachelor’s thesis

Thermal Binding

Thermal binding happens to be the most versatile among all bindings. Its front cover is transparent, causing the title of your research paper to be brought to the forefront instantly. More so, it also comes with a leather-look at the back of the cover, in the color of your choice.

Recommendation: Generally, minor research projects are best presented in thermal. If you will also need print-outs of the final paper, this type of binding is perfect.

Are you looking to make your paper more attractive and standout? If so, softcover will be the ideal choice. This type allows you to design your cover however way you desire. It enables you to use different logos, fonts, wild designs and pictures of choice. When you choose this type of binding, you can let your creativity flow in any direction. Given that it is a research paper, you want to keep it less cluttered and completely professional.

Recommendation: Use Softcover for any thesis. Note, however, this type limits you to a specific number of pages. For a comprehensive dissertation, it may not be an ideal choice.

Spiral binding

This is the simplest form of binding. It is closely similar to thermal, given that its back cover has a leather-look and also comes with a transparent front cover. The difference is that spiral binding is not glued. Here, your paper is held with spirals. Note that spiral comes in two types: metal and plastic.

Recommendation: For small projects, spiral is the perfect choice. It is not considered right for major papers such as research papers or dissertations.

Overview of Bindings

Below is a table for all bindings, designed to offer you an overview to help you decide on the best one for your thesis or the final paper.

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The most elegant and sophisticated way to bind is leather. For a major final paper such as Bachelor’s thesis, Master’s thesis or an essay, it is the perfect choice. We do not recommend leather for smaller final papers.
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Of all the types used to bind, thermal is the most versatile. It is the best for final papers. If you are also looking for several print-outs, it is the sleekest and most cost-effective choice.
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Because Softcover allows you to design your cover any way you wish, it is the best for creative study programs. Understand, however, that it has a limit to the number of pages you can bind, meaning it is not always the absolute choice for final papers. For a dissertation, you will have to look for another option.
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If you are looking for the perfect binding choice for smaller projects, spiral is your go-to solution. It can also be used in final papers such as the term papers or the research project. However, if yours is more substantial in length, think around another option.

Printing and Binding your Thesis: but where?

When it comes to printing and binding your thesis, you can choose between your local copy shop or an online service provider. We recommend beginning by looking for an online printing provider. Doing so allows you to make your orders from your comfort zone and saves you valuable time, plus, they usually have good offers. Understand, however, you are exposed to winning and losing on the online platform.

• Free shipping • 3D preview • Look-inside-function to browse through your thesis • Affordable prices and high-quality paper In our research, BachelorPrint stood out. We found the service providers to be the go-to authorities in printing and are perfect if you also need to bind. It is an online printing service for students known to offer high-quality bindings. Because they offer free express shipping, you can be sure to get your thesis soon after printing and once it has been bound. Ensuring nothing Goes Wrong in your Thesis Printing Because writing and printing a thesis is a major investment, the tips provided here should ensure that everything goes smoothly. Where you will have your paper printed and bound is all up to you; whether you choose to go to an online printing service or identify an actual copy shop. However, if what you need is a high-quality work and a stress-free process, then BachelorPrint is what you need. Good luck with your thesis! 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If you opt for Hard Binding, choose the colour of the cover from the catalogue found here [PDF] . To apply for the UM Student discount, provide your active UM student email address; any other personal email addresses will not qualify for the discount.  Once we receive your submission, we will get back to you with the total price, calculated according to the quantity of colour and b/w pages to be printed. You will then need  to make a payment using the link in the email received. Once payment has been received and once you confirm the visual of the hard-bound cover, please allow 3 working days for soft-binding and 5 working days for hard-binding, and the books will be ready for  collection. 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