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Nearly all students of Higher Education will at some point require a bound thesis. Generally, most Universities ask for 1-2 proof copies to be submitted for evaluation. These proof copies are 'soft' bound and not designed to be used for library display purposes or the final submission to the University. After the soft bindings (and content!) have been evaluated, then the thesis would be hard bound. Again, usually 2 copies are required for most Universities. Hard bindings are pretty much the same as an excellent quality hard cover A4 book, and are designed to be stored and displayed within the University. Universities have guidelines on the layout of the content before proceeding with binding. Durham University as with most others, require a minimum text margin, font size and that text only be printed one sided. A full list of the guidelines on thesis composition for Durham University can be found here.
Soft bindings are possible up to 350 pages. They will have a cloth bound spine, with a hard card rear and clear PVC cover. It is advised to include an extra A4 sheet of paper per soft binding to include the thesis title, author and year so as to be seen through the front PVC cover. Note: Soft bindings will have no spine text!
Hard bindings are the finished submission copies. These are usually submitted in a hard black (or other dark colour) cover, with printed gold text on the spine containing the Name, Year and Degree for example: Harald Smith PhD 2020 Hard bindings can also include a 'sleeve' for CD/DVD media to be submitted with the thesis. This will be mounted at the back of the binding.
These are the same as Standard Hard Bindings but include the degree title, for example: My Dissertation about everything Harald Smith PhD 2020
Please be aware of the length of your spine text. It mat be necessary to print a second line of text underneath the first.
Special Hard bindings can also include a 'sleeve' for CD/DVD media to be submitted with the thesis. This will be mounted at the back of the binding. Turnaround time and Payment The usual turnaround time for thesis bindings depends on the payment method. Most bindings should take no longer than 1 week from receiving the documents due to clearance of payment (Cheque/Bank transfer). If documents are received and payment is taken in cash, the binding process should be no longer than 1 -2 days. Local Durham students are advised to pay in cash where possible. Internet customers or other customer paying by Cheque/Bank transfer should note this can take up to 5 working days to clear, which does not include binding time. At the moment no payments can be accepted by credit card. If you wish to pay by bank transfer, you will find details on the Thesis Order Form. As we are not a VAT registered company, no VAT is to be added to the final price. Delivery of finished thesis If you require delivery of your finished thesis, it will be sent insured and recorded delivery in a secure corrugated book pack. Each pack can hold up to 2 theses. Cost for UK mainland postage is £6.50 per box. For non UK mainland or International delivery, please contact us for a quotation including a delivery address, postcode and contact number. Ready to bind? Please provide enough time before submission to get your binding finished. It is advisable to contact us in advance by phone or email to check the current turnaround time of binding, as this can vary due to current workload. If you're all set, and have checked the University submission rules and are happy to proceed with a binding, then download our Thesis Order Form and attach this to your thesis. Send all relevant information and pages to us at: Book2bind.com Christiane Duncan 5 Garden court Sherburn village Durham DH6 1DR Tel : 07840 814 376 Mon-Friday 5pm-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Messages can be left during the day. NOTE: If paying by Cheque, please make it payable to 'Book2bind.com'. If Paying by Bank transfer please add your name as a reference. As we do not currently have a suitable collection and drop-off point in Durham city. It is advised that Durham students contact us to arrange collection/delivery of thesis documents. Call 07840 814 376 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . What happens next? Once we have your documents and binding preferences, we will send you an email to confirm receipt. We will then send you an invoice confirming payment and expected delivery time. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 5 days of sending your documents to us, please let us know either by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 07840 814 376. |