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Best Dissertation Writing Books

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Published: June 18, 2023 | Updated: June 6, 2024

Dissertation writing books are the topic of our blog post today!

Embarking on a dissertation is a pivotal moment in any scholar’s academic journey, marking the culmination of years of study and research. It’s a daunting task, often filled with challenges that test even the most diligent of students. Recognizing the complexity and significance of this endeavor, I’ve compiled a list of essential books to aid you in your dissertation journey.

These dissertation writing books, carefully selected based on their practicality and insightful guidance, are invaluable resources for any PhD candidate. Whether you’re struggling with formulating your research question, navigating the intricacies of your methodology, or simply seeking to refine your writing skills, these books offer a wealth of knowledge and tips from seasoned academics.

In this post, we will delve into each of these books, exploring how they can ease the burden of dissertation writing and guide you towards successful completion of your academic milestone.

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Dissertation Writing Books

Here are our top picks for dissertation writing books:

1. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations , by Kate L. Turabian et al.

Turabian’s guide is a thorough exploration of the research and writing process, tackling each step with precision. The book expertly navigates Chicago’s two source citation styles and covers various facets of editorial style, including quotations and visual material.

Additionally, the manual offers practical solutions to overcoming the common fear of embarking on significant writing projects. An essential resource for anyone engaged in academic writing.

2. How to Write a Thesis , by Umberto Eco 

Eco presents an invigorating approach to crafting a thesis. Divided into six integral sections, the book covers all facets of the thesis-writing process. It delves into defining and understanding the purpose of a thesis, selecting a compelling topic, conducting detailed research, crafting a work plan, the actual process of writing, and finally, refining the final draft. Eco’s lucid style and practical advice make this book a valuable guide for any student.

3. Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day , by Joan Bolker

Joan Bolker’s insightful book offers a much-needed support system for dissertation writers. A co-founder of the Harvard Writing Center, Bolker presents valuable tips and encouragement for graduate students to keep them focused and productive. She emphasizes the joy of devoting oneself to a truly engaging project and teaches strategies to overcome fear and improve writing style.

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4. How to Finish Your Dissertation in Six Months , by Scott Rank

Rank’s guide provides practical strategies to write a dissertation within a relatively short timeframe. The book shares an effective daily habit, tips on making consistent writing inevitable, managing incomplete research, leveraging advisor meetings, and seeking active help from friends. A game-changer for those struggling with time constraints in their doctoral journey.

5. The Dissertation Warrior , by Guy E. White 

White’s book aims to inspire and guide doctoral students on their transformative journey. He addresses various aspects of dissertation writing and personal growth, focusing on efficient time management, aligning research and writing efforts, drafting an impactful introduction, and constructing a comprehensive literature review. A valuable guide that connects academic perseverance with personal development.

6. Authoring a PhD Thesis , by Patrick Dunleavy 

Dunleavy’s comprehensive guidebook offers practical advice on formulating creative ideas, structuring them logically, drafting and revising text, and successfully completing a dissertation. It covers important aspects of the doctoral journey, such as facing examinations and getting work published. An essential resource for PhD candidates looking to effectively manage their work and intellectual challenges.

7. Getting the Best of Your Dissertation , by Dave Harris

Harris draws from multiple disciplines to provide a series of perspectives aimed at making your dissertation process more efficient and satisfying. The book delves into integrating dissertation work into your life, developing a productive writing practice, managing relationships with professors, designing research, and more. A comprehensive guide for achieving greater value from your doctoral journey.

8. Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation , by Randy L. Joyner, William A. Rouse, Allan A. Glatthorn 

This book is a well-rounded resource for scholars seeking guidance in every phase of their research journey. The book provides insights on utilizing new technologies, effective planning, engaging writing style, defense preparation, and more. The updated fourth edition includes current case studies, which demonstrate the effectiveness of the teachings contained within.

9. How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing , by Paul J. Silvia

Silvia provides strategies to dismantle common excuses and bad habits that hinder writing. His approach encompasses various academic disciplines and offers practical steps to motivate academics to be more prolific writers. The book discusses how to write, submit, and revise academic work, promoting a balanced work-life while achieving writing goals. The second edition includes an additional chapter on writing grant and fellowship proposals.

10. Writing for Social Scientists , by Howard S. Becker 

Becker’s guide is a refreshing take on academic writing, emphasizing the importance of simply starting to write and then revise. It uncovers the eccentricities of academic writing, such as unnecessary wordiness and the passive voice, and provides practical solutions to overcome them. This is a must-read for writers aiming to improve their style and efficiency in academic writing.

11. The Elements of an Effective Dissertation and Thesis , by Raymond L. Calabrese

Calabrese offers a systematic guide to writing an impressive doctoral dissertation or a master’s thesis. The book breaks down the elements of the dissertation, providing detailed descriptions, definitions, and examples. The approach accommodates both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, helping students understand what content to include and where it fits best.

12. Dissertation Without Tears , by Natalya Androsova

In this empowering guide, Androsova tackles the pressure and guilt associated with dissertation writing. The book offers tips to find joy and fulfillment in the writing process, stressing the importance of self-compassion. It debunks 58 myths about dissertation writing and replaces them with a healthy mindset that facilitates a smooth journey to the finish line.

13. Demystifying Dissertation Writing , by Peg Boyle Single 

Single’s guide offers a straightforward and systematic process to dissertation writing. The book aims to enhance writing fluency and productivity, offering guidance on topic selection, planning, scheduling, and actual writing. It is especially beneficial for those who feel they aren’t receiving enough guidance and for those seeking to increase their writing productivity.

14. How to tame your PhD , by Inger Mewburn 

Dr. Mewburn, founder of The Thesis Whisperer blog, shares practical strategies for efficient research and writing based on her own doctoral journey. The book consists of re-edited and expanded blog posts offering a wealth of advice on completing a PhD effectively. It is a companion guide that demystifies the PhD process and guides readers towards successful completion.

15. The Dissertation Journey , by Carol Roberts, Laura Hyatt

This guide is a comprehensive resource for developing and writing a quality dissertation. It provides updated coverage of conducting a literature review, harnessing technology for research, and using progress tracking tools. The guide is filled with sample forms, resource lists, and other user-friendly elements, making the dissertation journey smoother and more manageable.

Final thoughts

In conclusion, the PhD journey is an arduous yet transformative path that demands not only intellectual rigor but also emotional resilience. The experience, as I have personally navigated through its trials, offers profound personal growth and a deeper understanding of one’s field of study.

Facing the adversity of my mother’s illness amidst my PhD was a defining challenge, but it underscored the importance of a strong support system and the resilience needed to persevere. The selection of books I have shared in this post, each offering unique insights and practical advice on dissertation writing, represents a valuable resource for anyone embarking on or currently navigating this demanding academic endeavor.

These dissertation writing books, covering a wide range of topics from research methodology to time management and writing skills, can serve as essential tools to guide, inspire, and support PhD candidates through their journey, making the daunting task of dissertation writing more manageable and ultimately leading to successful completion and personal fulfillment.

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Meet Med Kharbach, PhD

Dr. Med Kharbach is an influential voice in the global educational landscape, with an extensive background in educational studies and a decade-long experience as a K-12 teacher. Holding a Ph.D. from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, he brings a unique perspective to the educational world by integrating his profound academic knowledge with his hands-on teaching experience. Dr. Kharbach's academic pursuits encompass curriculum studies, discourse analysis, language learning/teaching, language and identity, emerging literacies, educational technology, and research methodologies. His work has been presented at numerous national and international conferences and published in various esteemed academic journals.

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How To Write A Dissertation Or Thesis

8 straightforward steps to craft an a-grade dissertation.

By: Derek Jansen (MBA) Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2020

Writing a dissertation or thesis is not a simple task. It takes time, energy and a lot of will power to get you across the finish line. It’s not easy – but it doesn’t necessarily need to be a painful process. If you understand the big-picture process of how to write a dissertation or thesis, your research journey will be a lot smoother.  

In this post, I’m going to outline the big-picture process of how to write a high-quality dissertation or thesis, without losing your mind along the way. If you’re just starting your research, this post is perfect for you. Alternatively, if you’ve already submitted your proposal, this article which covers how to structure a dissertation might be more helpful.

How To Write A Dissertation: 8 Steps

• Clearly understand what a dissertation (or thesis) is
• Find a unique and valuable research topic
• Craft a convincing research proposal
• Write up a strong introduction chapter
• Review the existing literature and compile a literature review
• Design a rigorous research strategy and undertake your own research
• Present the findings of your research
• Draw a conclusion and discuss the implications

Step 1: Understand exactly what a dissertation is

This probably sounds like a no-brainer, but all too often, students come to us for help with their research and the underlying issue is that they don’t fully understand what a dissertation (or thesis) actually is.

So, what is a dissertation?

At its simplest, a dissertation or thesis is a formal piece of research , reflecting the standard research process . But what is the standard research process, you ask? The research process involves 4 key steps:

• Ask a very specific, well-articulated question (s) (your research topic)
• See what other researchers have said about it (if they’ve already answered it)
• If they haven’t answered it adequately, undertake your own data collection and analysis in a scientifically rigorous fashion
• Answer your original question(s), based on your analysis findings

In short, the research process is simply about asking and answering questions in a systematic fashion . This probably sounds pretty obvious, but people often think they’ve done “research”, when in fact what they have done is:

• Started with a vague, poorly articulated question
• Not taken the time to see what research has already been done regarding the question
• Collected data and opinions that support their gut and undertaken a flimsy analysis
• Drawn a shaky conclusion, based on that analysis

If you want to see the perfect example of this in action, look out for the next Facebook post where someone claims they’ve done “research”… All too often, people consider reading a few blog posts to constitute research. Its no surprise then that what they end up with is an opinion piece, not research. Okay, okay – I’ll climb off my soapbox now.

The key takeaway here is that a dissertation (or thesis) is a formal piece of research, reflecting the research process. It’s not an opinion piece , nor a place to push your agenda or try to convince someone of your position. Writing a good dissertation involves asking a question and taking a systematic, rigorous approach to answering it.

If you understand this and are comfortable leaving your opinions or preconceived ideas at the door, you’re already off to a good start!

Step 2: Find a unique, valuable research topic

As we saw, the first step of the research process is to ask a specific, well-articulated question. In other words, you need to find a research topic that asks a specific question or set of questions (these are called research questions ). Sounds easy enough, right? All you’ve got to do is identify a question or two and you’ve got a winning research topic. Well, not quite…

A good dissertation or thesis topic has a few important attributes. Specifically, a solid research topic should be:

Let’s take a closer look at these:

Attribute #1: Clear

Your research topic needs to be crystal clear about what you’re planning to research, what you want to know, and within what context. There shouldn’t be any ambiguity or vagueness about what you’ll research.

Here’s an example of a clearly articulated research topic:

An analysis of consumer-based factors influencing organisational trust in British low-cost online equity brokerage firms.

As you can see in the example, its crystal clear what will be analysed (factors impacting organisational trust), amongst who (consumers) and in what context (British low-cost equity brokerage firms, based online).

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Attribute #2:   Unique

Your research should be asking a question(s) that hasn’t been asked before, or that hasn’t been asked in a specific context (for example, in a specific country or industry).

For example, sticking organisational trust topic above, it’s quite likely that organisational trust factors in the UK have been investigated before, but the context (online low-cost equity brokerages) could make this research unique. Therefore, the context makes this research original.

One caveat when using context as the basis for originality – you need to have a good reason to suspect that your findings in this context might be different from the existing research – otherwise, there’s no reason to warrant researching it.

Attribute #3: Important

Simply asking a unique or original question is not enough – the question needs to create value. In other words, successfully answering your research questions should provide some value to the field of research or the industry. You can’t research something just to satisfy your curiosity. It needs to make some form of contribution either to research or industry.

For example, researching the factors influencing consumer trust would create value by enabling businesses to tailor their operations and marketing to leverage factors that promote trust. In other words, it would have a clear benefit to industry.

So, how do you go about finding a unique and valuable research topic? We explain that in detail in this video post – How To Find A Research Topic . Yeah, we’ve got you covered 😊

Step 3: Write a convincing research proposal

Once you’ve pinned down a high-quality research topic, the next step is to convince your university to let you research it. No matter how awesome you think your topic is, it still needs to get the rubber stamp before you can move forward with your research. The research proposal is the tool you’ll use for this job.

So, what’s in a research proposal?

The main “job” of a research proposal is to convince your university, advisor or committee that your research topic is worthy of approval. But convince them of what? Well, this varies from university to university, but generally, they want to see that:

• You have a clearly articulated, unique and important topic (this might sound familiar…)
• You’ve done some initial reading of the existing literature relevant to your topic (i.e. a literature review)
• You have a provisional plan in terms of how you will collect data and analyse it (i.e. a methodology)

At the proposal stage, it’s (generally) not expected that you’ve extensively reviewed the existing literature , but you will need to show that you’ve done enough reading to identify a clear gap for original (unique) research. Similarly, they generally don’t expect that you have a rock-solid research methodology mapped out, but you should have an idea of whether you’ll be undertaking qualitative or quantitative analysis , and how you’ll collect your data (we’ll discuss this in more detail later).

Long story short – don’t stress about having every detail of your research meticulously thought out at the proposal stage – this will develop as you progress through your research. However, you do need to show that you’ve “done your homework” and that your research is worthy of approval .

So, how do you go about crafting a high-quality, convincing proposal? We cover that in detail in this video post – How To Write A Top-Class Research Proposal . We’ve also got a video walkthrough of two proposal examples here .

Step 4: Craft a strong introduction chapter

Once your proposal’s been approved, its time to get writing your actual dissertation or thesis! The good news is that if you put the time into crafting a high-quality proposal, you’ve already got a head start on your first three chapters – introduction, literature review and methodology – as you can use your proposal as the basis for these.

Handy sidenote – our free dissertation & thesis template is a great way to speed up your dissertation writing journey.

What’s the introduction chapter all about?

The purpose of the introduction chapter is to set the scene for your research (dare I say, to introduce it…) so that the reader understands what you’ll be researching and why it’s important. In other words, it covers the same ground as the research proposal in that it justifies your research topic.

What goes into the introduction chapter?

This can vary slightly between universities and degrees, but generally, the introduction chapter will include the following:

• A brief background to the study, explaining the overall area of research
• A problem statement , explaining what the problem is with the current state of research (in other words, where the knowledge gap exists)
• Your research questions – in other words, the specific questions your study will seek to answer (based on the knowledge gap)
• The significance of your study – in other words, why it’s important and how its findings will be useful in the world

As you can see, this all about explaining the “what” and the “why” of your research (as opposed to the “how”). So, your introduction chapter is basically the salesman of your study, “selling” your research to the first-time reader and (hopefully) getting them interested to read more.

How do I write the introduction chapter, you ask? We cover that in detail in this post .

Step 5: Undertake an in-depth literature review

As I mentioned earlier, you’ll need to do some initial review of the literature in Steps 2 and 3 to find your research gap and craft a convincing research proposal – but that’s just scratching the surface. Once you reach the literature review stage of your dissertation or thesis, you need to dig a lot deeper into the existing research and write up a comprehensive literature review chapter.

What’s the literature review all about?

There are two main stages in the literature review process:

Literature Review Step 1: Reading up

The first stage is for you to deep dive into the existing literature (journal articles, textbook chapters, industry reports, etc) to gain an in-depth understanding of the current state of research regarding your topic. While you don’t need to read every single article, you do need to ensure that you cover all literature that is related to your core research questions, and create a comprehensive catalogue of that literature , which you’ll use in the next step.

Reading and digesting all the relevant literature is a time consuming and intellectually demanding process. Many students underestimate just how much work goes into this step, so make sure that you allocate a good amount of time for this when planning out your research. Thankfully, there are ways to fast track the process – be sure to check out this article covering how to read journal articles quickly .

Literature Review Step 2: Writing up

Once you’ve worked through the literature and digested it all, you’ll need to write up your literature review chapter. Many students make the mistake of thinking that the literature review chapter is simply a summary of what other researchers have said. While this is partly true, a literature review is much more than just a summary. To pull off a good literature review chapter, you’ll need to achieve at least 3 things:

• You need to synthesise the existing research , not just summarise it. In other words, you need to show how different pieces of theory fit together, what’s agreed on by researchers, what’s not.
• You need to highlight a research gap that your research is going to fill. In other words, you’ve got to outline the problem so that your research topic can provide a solution.
• You need to use the existing research to inform your methodology and approach to your own research design. For example, you might use questions or Likert scales from previous studies in your your own survey design .

As you can see, a good literature review is more than just a summary of the published research. It’s the foundation on which your own research is built, so it deserves a lot of love and attention. Take the time to craft a comprehensive literature review with a suitable structure .

But, how do I actually write the literature review chapter, you ask? We cover that in detail in this video post .

Step 6: Carry out your own research

Once you’ve completed your literature review and have a sound understanding of the existing research, its time to develop your own research (finally!). You’ll design this research specifically so that you can find the answers to your unique research question.

There are two steps here – designing your research strategy and executing on it:

1 – Design your research strategy

The first step is to design your research strategy and craft a methodology chapter . I won’t get into the technicalities of the methodology chapter here, but in simple terms, this chapter is about explaining the “how” of your research. If you recall, the introduction and literature review chapters discussed the “what” and the “why”, so it makes sense that the next point to cover is the “how” –that’s what the methodology chapter is all about.

In this section, you’ll need to make firm decisions about your research design. This includes things like:

• Your research philosophy (e.g. positivism or interpretivism )
• Your overall methodology (e.g. qualitative , quantitative or mixed methods)
• Your data collection strategy (e.g. interviews , focus groups, surveys)
• Your data analysis strategy (e.g. content analysis , correlation analysis, regression)

If these words have got your head spinning, don’t worry! We’ll explain these in plain language in other posts. It’s not essential that you understand the intricacies of research design (yet!). The key takeaway here is that you’ll need to make decisions about how you’ll design your own research, and you’ll need to describe (and justify) your decisions in your methodology chapter.

2 – Execute: Collect and analyse your data

Once you’ve worked out your research design, you’ll put it into action and start collecting your data. This might mean undertaking interviews, hosting an online survey or any other data collection method. Data collection can take quite a bit of time (especially if you host in-person interviews), so be sure to factor sufficient time into your project plan for this. Oftentimes, things don’t go 100% to plan (for example, you don’t get as many survey responses as you hoped for), so bake a little extra time into your budget here.

Once you’ve collected your data, you’ll need to do some data preparation before you can sink your teeth into the analysis. For example:

• If you carry out interviews or focus groups, you’ll need to transcribe your audio data to text (i.e. a Word document).
• If you collect quantitative survey data, you’ll need to clean up your data and get it into the right format for whichever analysis software you use (for example, SPSS, R or STATA).

Once you’ve completed your data prep, you’ll undertake your analysis, using the techniques that you described in your methodology. Depending on what you find in your analysis, you might also do some additional forms of analysis that you hadn’t planned for. For example, you might see something in the data that raises new questions or that requires clarification with further analysis.

The type(s) of analysis that you’ll use depend entirely on the nature of your research and your research questions. For example:

• If your research if exploratory in nature, you’ll often use qualitative analysis techniques .
• If your research is confirmatory in nature, you’ll often use quantitative analysis techniques
• If your research involves a mix of both, you might use a mixed methods approach

Again, if these words have got your head spinning, don’t worry! We’ll explain these concepts and techniques in other posts. The key takeaway is simply that there’s no “one size fits all” for research design and methodology – it all depends on your topic, your research questions and your data. So, don’t be surprised if your study colleagues take a completely different approach to yours.

Step 7: Present your findings

Once you’ve completed your analysis, it’s time to present your findings (finally!). In a dissertation or thesis, you’ll typically present your findings in two chapters – the results chapter and the discussion chapter .

What’s the difference between the results chapter and the discussion chapter?

While these two chapters are similar, the results chapter generally just presents the processed data neatly and clearly without interpretation, while the discussion chapter explains the story the data are telling  – in other words, it provides your interpretation of the results.

For example, if you were researching the factors that influence consumer trust, you might have used a quantitative approach to identify the relationship between potential factors (e.g. perceived integrity and competence of the organisation) and consumer trust. In this case:

• Your results chapter would just present the results of the statistical tests. For example, correlation results or differences between groups. In other words, the processed numbers.
• Your discussion chapter would explain what the numbers mean in relation to your research question(s). For example, Factor 1 has a weak relationship with consumer trust, while Factor 2 has a strong relationship.

Depending on the university and degree, these two chapters (results and discussion) are sometimes merged into one , so be sure to check with your institution what their preference is. Regardless of the chapter structure, this section is about presenting the findings of your research in a clear, easy to understand fashion.

Importantly, your discussion here needs to link back to your research questions (which you outlined in the introduction or literature review chapter). In other words, it needs to answer the key questions you asked (or at least attempt to answer them).

For example, if we look at the sample research topic:

In this case, the discussion section would clearly outline which factors seem to have a noteworthy influence on organisational trust. By doing so, they are answering the overarching question and fulfilling the purpose of the research .

For more information about the results chapter , check out this post for qualitative studies and this post for quantitative studies .

Step 8: The Final Step Draw a conclusion and discuss the implications

Last but not least, you’ll need to wrap up your research with the conclusion chapter . In this chapter, you’ll bring your research full circle by highlighting the key findings of your study and explaining what the implications of these findings are.

What exactly are key findings? The key findings are those findings which directly relate to your original research questions and overall research objectives (which you discussed in your introduction chapter). The implications, on the other hand, explain what your findings mean for industry, or for research in your area.

Sticking with the consumer trust topic example, the conclusion might look something like this:

Key findings

This study set out to identify which factors influence consumer-based trust in British low-cost online equity brokerage firms. The results suggest that the following factors have a large impact on consumer trust:

While the following factors have a very limited impact on consumer trust:

Notably, within the 25-30 age groups, Factors E had a noticeably larger impact, which may be explained by…

Implications

The findings having noteworthy implications for British low-cost online equity brokers. Specifically:

The large impact of Factors X and Y implies that brokers need to consider….

The limited impact of Factor E implies that brokers need to…

As you can see, the conclusion chapter is basically explaining the “what” (what your study found) and the “so what?” (what the findings mean for the industry or research). This brings the study full circle and closes off the document.

Let’s recap – how to write a dissertation or thesis

You’re still with me? Impressive! I know that this post was a long one, but hopefully you’ve learnt a thing or two about how to write a dissertation or thesis, and are now better equipped to start your own research.

To recap, the 8 steps to writing a quality dissertation (or thesis) are as follows:

• Understand what a dissertation (or thesis) is – a research project that follows the research process.
• Find a unique (original) and important research topic
• Craft a convincing dissertation or thesis research proposal
• Write a clear, compelling introduction chapter
• Undertake a thorough review of the existing research and write up a literature review
• Undertake your own research
• Present and interpret your findings

Once you’ve wrapped up the core chapters, all that’s typically left is the abstract , reference list and appendices. As always, be sure to check with your university if they have any additional requirements in terms of structure or content.  

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From proposal to examination, producing a dissertation or thesis is a challenge. Grounded in decades of experience with research training and supervision, this fully updated and revised edition takes an integrated, down-to-earth approach drawing on case studies and examples to guide you step-by-step towards productive success.

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"I have been using this book whilst writing my thesis and I want to express my sincere thanks to the authors as it has provided me with an excellent source of guidance and has made my life a lot easier over the past five months. I've recommended this book to a number of other PhD students and hope you continue to publish further editions as I found it to be an extremely valuable resource." (Chris De Gruyter, PhD Candidate at Monash University, Australia, March 2015)

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David Evans

Computing & Information Systems, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia

Justin Zobel

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David Evans was Reader and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning, University of Melbourne.

Paul Gruba is Senior Lecturer in the School of Languages and Linguistics, University of Melbourne.

Justin Zobel is Professor in the Department of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne.

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Book Title : How to Write a Better Thesis

Authors : David Evans, Paul Gruba, Justin Zobel

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04286-2

Publisher : Springer Cham

eBook Packages : Computer Science , Computer Science (R0)

Copyright Information : Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014

Softcover ISBN : 978-3-319-04285-5 Published: 08 April 2014

eBook ISBN : 978-3-319-04286-2 Published: 26 March 2014

Edition Number : 3

Number of Pages : XIV, 167

Number of Illustrations : 2 b/w illustrations

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In this section, UBC Research Commons staff have compiled a number of books available through UBC Library that might help you in your dissertation writing. In addition to the general books on this page, there are also pages with books related to writing in the Humanities and the Arts , the Social and Behavioural Sciences , the Sciences , and Business . For disciplines that fall under more than one of these broad areas, such as education or social work, we've included the books in all the broad disciplines that seem to be most appropriate.

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10 Books on How to Write a Dissertation

In this article you have a list with the best dissertation books that might help you write a research paper that will impress your audience.

Academic writing has always been a struggle for students. However, with the emergence of academic writing websites, things are easy. Of all types of academic writing, a dissertation seems to be a massive struggle for all. Studies show that almost 50% of Ph.D. students fail to finish their thesis or dissertation.

So, how to overcome the odds and craft a perfect dissertation? Well, no magic trick can help you reach the finish line. While you can rely on a dissertation help service provider, it is crucial to learn the correct ways to write a dissertation to craft a perfect one. Major papers presented as the final project for a master's degree are normally called thesis ; and major papers presenting the student's research towards a doctoral degree are called theses or dissertations . While some students are well-versed in writing methods, others struggle to make ends meet. Therefore, it is wise to find the right resources to learn how to write a dissertation . Keeping that in mind, the following are some of the best dissertation books that can help you write a perfect paper.

10 Thesis Books To Help With Your Dissertation

1. a manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations, by kate l. turabian.

The book will guide you through the various aspects of dissertation writing and help you understand the best ways to handle each step properly. You will get a complete guide to Chicago's two source citation styles and various aspects of editorial style. Further, you will get practical solutions to problems without fear of overcoming such significant writing projects. Students can get the best assistance and learn how to handle such crucial tasks when they go through this book.

2. Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day, by Joan Bolker

There are lots of books on how to write a dissertation, but this particular book is considered to be the best support system for dissertation writers. Joan Bolker is a co-founder of the Harvard Writing Center and is well-versed in the correct writing methods. The book will take you through some valuable tips and act as a source of encouragement for graduate students. It will help you focus on the work and work on the task properly. You would understand how dissertations can be engaging and know the tips and tricks to improve your writing style.

3. How to Finish Your Dissertation in Six Months, by Scott Rank

Dissertation writing is not a one-day affair. Students need to plan things well to complete the tasks on time. In this how to write a thesis book, Scott Rank's book aims to do the same. You will learn the best ways to plan writing a dissertation. The book sheds light on the effective ways to write a dissertation and how making it a daily habit can help students submit it within the stipulated time. Further, you will learn the essence of consistent writing, handling incomplete research, leveraging advisor meetings, and looking for help from friends. The book is very helpful for those struggling to manage their time and are unable to complete their dissertations.

4. The Dissertation Warrior, by Guy E. White

Most of the theses books, like this one, aim to help students understand the various aspects of dissertation writing. From efficient time management to aligning research and writing efforts, the book has everything to help you overcome the odds. The book has tips to help students draft a good introduction to grab readers' attention. You will also get to know the correct ways to write a comprehensive literature review. The book covers all the sections of a dissertation and helps you craft a perfect one.

5. Getting the Best of Your Dissertation, by Dave Harris

The author uses ideas from multiple disciplines to help you understand the art of dissertation writing from various perspectives. It will introduce you to a new way of looking at dissertations by integrating dissertation work into your life. It will help you with the ways and importance of developing a productive writing practice, managing relationships with professors, designing research methods, and more. The book will add value to your dissertation writing journey and help you submit a well-written dissertation.

6. Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation, by Randy L. Joyner, William A. Rouse, Allan A. Glatthorn

If you are looking for all-rounded assistance with dissertation writing, this book can be the best for all. This how to write a dissertation book explores the significance of using technology, effective planning, engaging writing style, defence preparation, and other aspects. The present edition also has a few case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of teachings. You will learn a lot about dissertation writing and be well-equipped to handle the projects.

7. The Elements of an Effective Dissertation and Thesis, by Raymond L. Calabrese

Students often get confused with the various elements of dissertations. The book takes into account all the elements and helps students understand the meaning of each. You will understand the meaning of each element of a dissertation and learn how to handle them while writing a dissertation. The book also sheds light on quantitative and qualitative techniques for research. You will learn what to include and exclude once you read the book.

8. Dissertation without Tears, by Natalya Androsova

The book has the right solutions to the most crucial problems associated with dissertation writing. The book explores the best ways to enjoy dissertation writing and stresses the importance of self-compassion. You will be able to learn about 58 myths about dissertation writing and understand if they were right or wrong. The book will help you learn all about the dissertation writing process and have a smooth run. This book has the right elements to help students overcome the fears of dissertation writing.

9. Demystifying Dissertation Writing, by Peg Boyle Single

If you want to learn a systematic process for writing your dissertation, this thesis writing book is best for you. The objective of the book is to help students be more fluent in writing and productivity. You will also get a complete guide on topic selection, planning, scheduling, and actual writing. The book gives the right guidance to people who are struggling to enhance their writing productivity.

10. The Dissertation Journey, by Carol Roberts, Laura Hyatt

'How to write a dissertation?' Students have struggled to find a perfect answer to this question. The book, 'The Dissertation Journey,' is where you can find a perfect answer. It covers all the aspects of conducting a literature review, harnessing technology for research, and using progressing tracking tools. You will get a lot of sample forms, resource lists, and various user-friendly elements that will make the entire dissertation writing journey easy for you.

How to Write a Dissertation

Writing a dissertation involves presenting original research, critical analysis, and in-depth exploration of a specific topic. In a few phrases, you might highlight:

• Research Focus: Introduce the central topic or problem your dissertation addresses.
• Objectives: Outline the goals and aims of your research, indicating what you intend to achieve.
• Methodology: Briefly explain the research methods and approaches you used to gather and analyze data.
• Contributions: Highlight the novel insights or contributions your research brings to the field.
• Literature Review: Summarize key existing research and theories related to your topic.
• Findings: Provide a glimpse of the significant results or outcomes of your research.
• Discussion: Briefly touch on the interpretation of findings and their implications.
• Conclusion: Sum up the main points and discuss the broader significance of your research.
• Recommendations: If applicable, suggest practical suggestions or future directions for research.
• References: List the sources and references that informed your research.

The Thesis Layout & Design

The thesis layout and the thesis book design are also two aspects that you have to consider. The information on a thesis cover can vary depending on the academic institution and its specific formatting guidelines. However, generally, a thesis cover will include the following information:

• Title & Subtitle (if applicable): The thesis title, which should succinctly describe the topic and focus of your research.
• Author's Name: Your full name, as the author of the thesis.
• Degree and Program: The type of degree you are pursuing (e.g., Master's, Doctorate) and the specific program or department you are affiliated with.
• Institution's Name and Logo: The name and logo of your university or academic institution.
• Date: The date of submission or the date of your thesis defense.
• Supervisor(s) and Advisor(s): The name(s) of the professor(s) or academic advisor(s) who supervised your thesis research.

It's important to follow your institution's specific guidelines for formatting and including information on the thesis cover. Make sure to verify the required elements with your academic advisor or the relevant department.

The thesis book cover design must look professional and it usually has a minimalist look. The color of the dissertation cover page can vary depending on the specific guidelines of your university or academic institution. There isn't a standard color that applies universally to all dissertation cover pages. Different universities might have different requirements or recommendations regarding the color of the cover page. In many cases, dissertation cover pages are required to be in a formal and professional style, which often means using a subdued or neutral color, such as black, navy blue, dark gray, dark red, brown or white. These colors convey a sense of seriousness and formality. However, it's important to consult your university's official guidelines or ask your advisor to confirm the specific requirements for the color of the cover page for your dissertation. Inside the thesis book layout you can include images, graphs, statistics, screenshots, infographics, etc. Images in research paper are really important in better explaining the written text through visuals. The size of a dissertation cover page can vary depending on the specific guidelines of your university or institution. However, a common size for academic documents like dissertations is the standard US Letter size, which is 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm). Another thesis paper size that is usually used in Europe is the standard A4 format (21 x 29.7 cm). Here is a thesis book example if you want to take a quick look to see what is inside of a dissertation.

In Conclusion

Many of these thesis books are available on Amazon and their prices range from $20 to $50. Some of the thesis writing books are available in physical format printed on paper, while others are available in digital format on Kindle. Dissertation writing has always been a struggle for students. As the paper is a crucial one for your degree, it is important to find and learn the best ways to handle it. While there are various services offering help with dissertation writing, you need to learn how to write one. The research paper books listed above will help you learn how to write one perfectly. Pick the one you feel is best for you and explore the correct dissertation writing methods.

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5 books to help you with your PhD

There’s so many, many books on the market that claim to help you with your PhD – which ones are worth buying? I have been thinking about it this topic for some time, but it’s still hard to decide. So here’s a provisional top 5, based on books I use again and again in my PhD workshops:

I wish I owned the copyright to this one because I am sure they sell a shed load every year. Although it seems to be written for undergraduates, PhD students like it for its straight forward, unfussy style. Just about every aspect of research is covered: from considering your audience to planning and writing a paper (or thesis). The section on asking research questions is an excellent walk through of epistemology: an area many people find conceptually difficult. I find it speaks to both science and non science people, but, like all books I have encountered in the ‘self help’ PhD genre, The Craft of Research does have a bias towards ‘traditional’ forms of research practice. You creative researcher types might like to buy it anyway, if only to help you know what you are departing from.

2. How to write a better thesis by Paul Gruba and David Evans

This was the first book I ever bought on the subject, which probably accounts for my fondness for it. I have recommended it to countless students over the 6 or so years I have been Thesis Whispering, many of whom write to thank me. The appealing thing about this book is that it doesn’t try to do too much. It sticks to the mechanics of writing a basic introduction> literature review> methods> results> conclusion style thesis, but I used it to write a project based creative research thesis when I did my masters and found the advice was still valid. Oh – and the price point is not bad either. If you can only afford one book on the list I would get this one.

3. Helping Doctoral Students to write by Barbara Kamler and Pat Thomson

I won an award for my thesis and this book is why. In Helping doctoral students to write Kamler and Thomson explain the concept of  ‘scholarly grammar’, providing plenty of before and after examples which even the grammar disabled like myself can understand. I constantly recommend this book to students, but I find that one has to be at a certain stage in the PhD process to really hear what it has to say. I’m not sure why this is, but if you have been getting frustratingly vague feedback from your supervisors – who are unhappy but can’t quite tell you why – you probably need to read this book. It is written for social science students, so scientists might be put off by the style – but please don’t let that stop you from giving it a go. Physicists and engineers have told me they loved the book too. If you want a bit more of the conceptual basis behind the book, read this earlier post on why a thesis is a bit like an avatar.

4. The unwritten rules of PhD research by Marian Petre and Gordon Rugg

I love this book because it recognises the social complexities of doing a PhD, without ever becoming maudlin. Indeed it’s genuinely funny in parts, which makes it a pleasure to read. The authors are at their best when explaining how academia works, such as the concept of ‘sharks in the water’ (the feeding frenzy sometimes witnessed in presentations when students make a mistake and are jumped on by senior academics) and the typology of supervisors. It’s also one of the better references I have found on writing conference papers.

5. 265 trouble shooting strategies for writing non fiction Barbara Fine Clouse

This book is great because it doesn’t try to teach you how to write – you already know how to do that. What you need more is something to help you tweak your writing and improve it. This book is basically a big list of strategies you might like to try when you are stuck, or bored with the way you are writing. This book is so useful I have literally loved it to death – the spine is hopelessly broken and pages are held in by sticky tape. There are many wonderful tips in here from ‘free writing’ and ‘write it backwards’ ideas, to diagramming methods and analytical tools. Opening it at almost any page will give you an idea of something new to try.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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I know I’m not the only writer who loves reading about writing and publishing, so I’ve collected some of my favorite books on the subject. I veered away from the more popular how-to guides, and you’ll notice some classic writing books missing from the list as well. Instead, I’ve included books that approach writing and publishing from unique perspectives, books that blend craft lessons with memoir, and books that have changed the way I think about writing, revising, publishing, and the creative process more broadly. I reach for many of these books when I’m stuck—and I can’t think of a better endorsement than that.

How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee

This is my all-time favorite book about writing. It’s a memoir-in-essays, and Chee doesn’t exclusively focus on writing: there are essays on his childhood in Maine, growing roses, AIDS activism, and more. But even the essays that are ostensibly about something else are full of Chee’s wisdom and insight into what it means to be a writer. This book is vulnerable, generous, challenging, and moving. It’s the first recommendation out of my mouth whenever anyone asks me for a book to hand to new and aspiring writers.

1000 Words by Jami Attenberg

This book grew out of Jami Attenberg’s wonderful 1000 Words of Summer community initiative. Every June, thousands of writers from all over the world cheer each other on as they attempt to write 1000 words every day for two weeks. Each day during the event, Attenberg sends out an email with a letter from a different writer; this book collects many of those letters, along with Attenberg’s own advice and encouragement. You’ll find wisdom and inspiration from Carmen Maria Machado, Roxane Gay, Celeste Ng, and many more. Anyone who’s ever felt alone with their pen will appreciate this vibrant collection.

Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses

This book is a blend of craft lessons and a critique of the concept of “craft” itself. Salesses explores how definitions of craft, as well as the ways most writing workshops function, are set up to serve white men and no one else. So many of the craft ideas we’re taught are based in Western understandings of storytelling and rarely serve writers from marginalized communities. In this invigorating and inviting book, Salesses offers a different approach to workshopping that honors and celebrates diverse storytelling traditions.

Black Women Writers At Work edited by Claudia Tate

This seminal collection, first published in 1983, has long been out of print. Rereleased in 2023, with a new forward, it’s just as illuminating and important as it was 40 years ago. It includes interviews with luminaries such as Maya Angelou, Audre Lorde, Toni Morrison, Nikki Giovanni, among others. These poets, novelists, essayists, and playwrights discuss how and why they write, who they write for, the connections between their lives and work, and much more.

A People’s Guide to Publishing by Joe Biel

Book publishing can be a daunting field, and some of the books about it are equally daunting—long, dense, and full of details. This accessible, informal, and highly informative guide is a great place to start if you’re curious about the publishing industry. Joe Biel, founder of Microcosm Publishing, draws on 20+ years in the industry and shares everything you need to know to get started. His style is forthright and direct, and he’s great at explaining industry concepts in ways that make sense.

Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum

This is a fantastic, inviting guide to all aspects of the writing and publishing process. Author Courtney Maum answers loads of common questions about writing and publishing your first book. She also includes the words and wisdom of dozens of other authors and book professionals, including translators, editors, agents, film producers, activists, and others. It’s a lot of fun to read this cover to cover, but it’s also a great resource to refer to as needed.

Body Work by Melissa Febos

Febos is one of my favorite writers who writes about writing. In this slim book, Febos asks big questions about writing memoir: how and why do we tell intimate stories about our lives? How does the act of writing affect our non-writing lives and relationships? How are art, trauma, and experience connected? This is one of those rare craft books that has something for both writers and readers. Whoever you are, I promise you won’t look at memoir the same way again.

Book Wars by John Brookshire Thompson

If you’re looking for a book to help you understand the current state of publishing and how we got here, Book Wars is a must-read. Thompson offers an in-depth look at how technology has changed (and not changed) publishing over the last several decades. This is definitely history and analysis, rather than how-to, but it provides a lot of essential context for anyone interested in writing and publishing (and, of course, for readers).

How We Do It edited by Jericho Brown

There’s truly nothing better than learning from the masters. In this vibrant collection, Black writers working in diverse mediums reflect on their creative lives. A combination of interviews and essays, this book offers a beautiful, complicated tapestry of perspectives on the intersections of Blackness, art-making, language, history, and more. Contributors include Natasha Trethewey, Jamaica Kincaid, Carl Phillips, Jacqueline Woodson, and many others.

Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charlie Jane Anders

Writing doesn’t happen in a vacuum: writing and life are inextricably linked. This is a book about writing, and about creativity, and about living. Anders uses stories from her own creative life to examine how art-making, whether it’s writing stories or dreaming dreams, can hep get us through the hardest times. Funny, inspiring, and warm, this is a book for anyone interested in using art to imagine—and build—better futures.

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'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' is now on Netflix: Get to know the original books

Fans of murder mysteries will tell you the fun in reading them is in direct proportion to the intensity unraveling on the pages. With the fast pace and shocking twists, you’ll be flipping pages and meeting your yearly reading goal with ease.

They also make for thrilling on-screen adaptations, like the beloved series “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” now a show on Netflix. The first book garnered a respectable 4.32 out of 5 stars on Goodreads based on over 1.2 million ratings. 

Already binged the whole season and hungry for more? There’s good news – you’ve got more books to devour to find out what happens next.

Books in the ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ series

“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is a trilogy. Author Holly Jackson wrote “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” (2019), “Good Girl, Bad Blood” (2022) and “As Good As Dead” (2023). 

There’s also a novella, “Kill Joy.” This prequel looks back at protagonist Pip’s blossoming interest in sleuthing long before she tried her hand at solving murders. 

What is ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ about?

The first book in the series introduces the infamous murder of Andie Bell, the circumstances of which have haunted the town of Fairview for years. Five years ago, popular high school senior Andie was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself – or so they think.

Pip Fitz-Amobi isn’t so sure. She still can’t shake the feeling that they’re all missing something. After all, she knew Sal when she was a child and can’t wrap her mind around him being a killer. "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" follows the straight-A student as she reopens the case to find out what really happened. But when Pip uncovers a dark secret that proves Sal’s innocence, she’ll have to decide between putting herself in danger and revealing the truth.

What is 'Good Girl, Bad Blood' about?

In the second book, “Good Girl, Bad Blood,” Pip takes her successfully solved murder case to a true crime podcast. Now as the host of a viral series, Pip swears she’s hanging up her detective cap for good until someone she knows goes missing. Now with the public closely watching, she’ll have to find the disappeared Jamie Reynolds before it’s too late.

What is 'As Good As Dead' about?

In the third and final book, “As Good As Dead,” Pip is headed to college and is being harassed by an anonymous person threatening her online. When she realizes someone is following her, she starts connecting the dots between her stalker and a local serial killer caught six years ago.

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The much-loved, twisty thriller series is getting a new life on the silver screen in the Netflix's adaptation, which is now available to stream. Emma Myers, (“Wednesday,” “Family Switch” ) plays Pip. Zain Iqbal plays Ravi Singh, the brother of the late Sal, the accused killer who may be innocent. 

The six-episode season was the top-watched Netflix show the week it debuted, racking up 7.4 million streams and outpacing the new season of “Cobra Kai” and the docuseries “Simone Biles Rising.” It received an 82% on Rotten Tomatoes . 

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• The Netflix series uses Little Kilton as a setting, which was invented for the UK version of the book, rather than Fairview, Connecticut, which is featured in the US version of the book.
• Various English cities were combined to film A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, ensuring the town size matched the story's needs.
• The TV show used locations like Axbridge, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Bath to bring Little Kilton to life visually.

The production team for A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder blended multiple filming locations in order to create the quintessential, sleepy English town of Little Kilton, shaping the plot and setting the tone for the Netflix show. Based on the book by Holly Jackson, the murder mystery follows Emma Myers’ Pip Fitz-Amobi as she reinvestigates the 5-year-old murder of Andie Bell. Because the US and UK versions of the book include different settings, some fans of the book might be surprised to learn that the story takes place in the town of Little Kilton, England, instead of Fairview, Connecticut.

Additionally, the town of Little Kilton was invented for the UK version of the book , so questions naturally come up about where the series was filmed. It was crucial that the Netflix series use the perfect filming locations because the mystery itself relies on the town being the right size. If the town is too small or big, it throws off the number of reasonable suspects. Rather than using a single filming location, Little Kilton is an amalgamation of three English cities in Netflix’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.

Information on which locations the production used for filming comes from IMDb , Atlas of Wonders , and The Bottle Yard .

Axbridge, Somerset, England

The exteriors in little kilton.

Most of the general scenes of Little Kilton, including the establishing shots and exterior scenes, were filmed in the town of Axbridge in the county of Somerset, England. Located about 20 miles southwest of Bristol, Axbridge was the perfect location to double for Little Kilton. The beautiful town includes streets with traditional English architecture that fit the descriptions in the UK version of Holly Jackson’s book. The town square of Axbridge is where most of the exterior shots take place.

Netflix's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder wraps up the big mysteries while leaving some questions unanswered, providing directions for Season 2.

Another important location in Axbridge that appears in the series is the Church of St. John the Baptist. This church, made of limestone and Doulting stone, was built in the 13th century in the Gothic architecture style. In the series, Andie’s memorial is located outside this church. The scene between Pip and Max at the end of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder occurs on the steps outside of the Church of St. John the Baptist.

The surrounding landscape of Axbridge includes woods, countryside, and the River Axe, which create an idyllic and dreamy mood. This mood contrasts with the murder, drugs, and sexual crimes occurring in the town of Little Kilton. The dichotomy allows A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder to lean into the paranoia and social fear that there’s a seedy underbelly in every small town. It also helps set the show in the “small-town crime” mystery genre.

Bristol, England

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While Axbridge, Somerset, doubled for general shots of Little Kilton, locations in Bristol, England, are used for specific locations within the fictional town. The production team used Redmaids’ High School in Westbury-on-Trym as the Fairview High School in the Netflix series . This location is important within the story because the murder occurred while Andie and Sal were in high school, and Pip is doing the murder investigation as her EPQ.

In A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 1, episode 3, Pip and her friends attend a Calamity Party, which was also filmed in Bristol at the Redcliffe Caves . The location also appears in flashbacks of Andie and her friends attending the same parties. The caves add an extra air of mystery and darkness to the parties because it seems such a strange place for high schoolers to party and do drugs. Additionally, the man-made underground tunnels’ history as World War II air raid shelters adds a layer of unease to the scenes in the caves.

Other locations within Bristol seen in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder include the Costcutter Convenience Store, which doubles for the Little Kilton Corner Store; Hillgrove Porter Stores, which doubles for Ravi’s workplace; Wilson’s Bread Shop, which doubles for Wilson’s Café; and the Berwick Lodge, which doubles for the Ivy House Hotel.

The show adaptation for A Good Girl's Guide To Murder makes very significant changes from its book counterpart. Some of them are good, but not all.

Most of these locations only appear in a scene or two, but they help shape the culture of Little Kilton. It also provides a variety of backdrops for Pip and Ravi to investigate the murder of Andie Bell, keeping the scenes interesting instead of one-note. If all the scenes occurred in Pip’s house and the school, the setting would quickly become boring.

Avon Valley Railway, South Gloucestershire, England

Unknown scenes in a good girl's guide to murder.

Of all the towns producers used for A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder , South Gloucestershire appears the least in the series. The primary filming location in Gloucestershire was the Avon Valley Railway, which opened in 1869 and connects Birmingham and the South Coast. The railway has since been preserved and restored. Its picturesque railways, stations, and greenery make it a perfect addition to Little Kilton.

Bath, England

The ward and bell houses.

Only two locations within Little Kilton were filmed in Bath, England, but they are significant enough places that they deserve recognition. Three central characters in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – the Wards – live in a terraced house. Because Pip is best friends with Cara Ward, she spends a good amount of time over there. The house that the production used to film these scenes is on Daisy Bank in Bath, England.

Additionally, the Bell home, which Andie breaks into, is located at 1 Trossachs Drive in Bath, England. The yellow and white paint and the brick on the Bell House in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder have a simplicity that once again contrasts the murder that happened inside. At first glance, it seems like a charming and peaceful place to live.

Netflix's murder mystery A Good Girl's Guide to Murder includes an eclectic soundtrack that shapes the plot and mood and enhances the show.

The Bottle Yard Studios, Bristol, England

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The last location used in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is The Bottle Yard Studios, the largest British TV and film production studio in the Western part of England. The production was based out of this location, traveling to other locations to film onsite. However, some of the interiors in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder were filmed at the studio, though it’s unclear which specific scenes. This choice was likely made so that they weren’t confined to the layout of the homes and buildings that make up the fictional town of Little Kilton.

Sources: IMDb , Atlas of Wonders , and The Bottle Yard

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10 great ‘beach reads’ for art and design lovers

It’s summer vacation season! Here’s a (hefty) list of the season’s best new design books you should take with you.

BY  Zachary Petit 5 minute read

A “beach read” means different things to different people. There are those who simply shove a couple paperback thrillers or romance novels into their vacation bag and call it a day. And there are those who thrill at the nerd joy of a bit more substance—like, say, a no-holds-barred treatise on the ethics of their chosen profession (*heart flutters*). Or, a book seemingly containing every single piece of famous graphic design ever created. Sure, all that substance is often substantially more substantial—less “beach read” and more “tidepool tome.” But here’s to those who schlep hardbound books with 80-pound uncoated stock to the seaside respite of their choice.

No matter how loadbearing your beach tote is, if you’re looking to escape the mass-market mystery for some sublime design reading this summer, these 10 books will help you do just that.

Graphic Classics

Phaidon selected a remarkably humble title for a remarkably vast volume—one containing 500 of the most iconic pieces of design ever made. From record sleeves to Gutenberg bibles and virtually every designer you’ve ever heard of (per the publisher, 400 of them, from 33 countries and five continents), this book is a powerhouse of inspiration, not to mention an overwhelming collection of the raw materials that have shaped decades of designers. The book isn’t out just yet—but will ship mid-August, in time for your summer’s end sojourn. 

Atlas of Never Built Architecture by Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin

If Graphic Classics contains every piece of brilliant design ever made, this book captures every brilliant (and, well, sometimes just brilliantly strange) piece of architecture never made. From the Domino’s Leaning Tower of Pizza to Frank Lloyd Wright’s (literally) mile-high skyscraper , the authors capture an endlessly fascinating taxonomy of facade futures that were not meant to be. 

What It Means to Be a Designer Today: Reflections, Questions and Ideas from AIGA’s Eye on Design

I’m proud to have published many articles in Eye on Design over the years—because it was one of the best venues around for insightful industry commentary and critique, not to mention delightfully unexpected design odds and ends. AIGA may no longer be publishing it at the moment, but the good news is that this book (edited by Fast Company ’s Liz Stinson and Scratching the Surface ’s Jarrett Fuller) distills all the best parts of the site down into a 240-page volume that strikes at the heart of the book’s title—and, against all odds, nails it.

Cuban Mid-Century Design: A Modernist Regime by Abel González Fernandez, Laura Mott and Andrew Satake Blauvelt

In the wake of the Cuba’s revolution, designers navigated the balance of international embargoes and consumer demand—and ultimately created a wholly Cuban take on Modernism in the process. This book (which accompanies a Cranbook exhibition that’s currently on view) bills itself as the first to document Cuban Midcentury design—and it does so with great discoverability, while revealing much more. Per the publisher, “This volume brings together a prolific cohort of artists, designers and architects that materialized the ideology of their time, and ultimately narrate[d] the country’s arc from revolutionary promise to authoritarian retrenchment.”

American Modern: Architecture; Community; Columbus, Indiana by Matt Shaw, with photographs by Iwan Baan

You may be surprised, as I—a Midwest native—was, that of all places, Indiana was home to a preeminent creative hub for incredible and impactful Modernist architecture. When I last visited Columbus, I cobbled together a tour based on Wikipedia pages—which is why I’m delighted that Shaw and Baan’s guide now exists and fills in the gaps of how this all came to be, covering works by Eero Saarinen, Eliot Noyes, I.M. Pei, “and the generations-long quest to develop the ideal American city through design excellence.” 

Shopkeeping: Stories, Advice and Observations by Peter Miller

Compared to some of the behemoths on this list, this slim hardcover is indeed suitably portable and beach-worthy. In an airy 144 pages, shopkeeper Peter Miller—of his eponymous design bookshop in Seattle, which he opened in 1980—riffs on his trade, from the philosophies of designing a retail space to the nature of time within a shop. But one needn’t be a shopkeeper to appreciate what Miller brings to the page: meditative, humorous New Yorker –style musings that reveal the secret inner life of the highly designed ecosystems we take for granted.

Iris Alba: Art Director

Largely a fascinating visual collection—with the exception of a prologue by Ellen Lupton and a handful of essays— Iris Alba introduces you to Iris Alba, a “missing link when trying to understand Latin American book cover design,” as the book’s co-editor, Leandro Castelao, dubs her.

While Milton Glaser, Seymour Chwast, and the rest of the Pushpin group was working its pop and psychedelic magic in New York City, Alba flexed her own interpretation of it in Argentina, reshaping book cover design in Latin America in the process.

Modern Man in the Making by Otto Neurath

On face value, Neurath’s legendary 1939 book simply documents the era in which he lived via facts and figures. But viewed retrospectively, as Lars Müller Publishers notes, “The book can be seen as one of the most influential predecessors of today’s ever-present infographics. … Modern Man in the Making shows Neurath’s democratic endeavor to make knowledge intelligible and available to all.” This facsimile edition cleanly falls into the realm of a storied design curiosity—and because of that, I can confirm that there’s no better time to explore it than the veritable void of a vacation, when time is less of a premium and you’re free to let your mind frolic and weigh its impact. 

How Directors Dress

Midsommar . Ex Machina . Everything Everywhere All At Once . You probably know A24’s eccentric (and perfect) films, but you might not know that the studio also has a damn good publishing line. Case in point: How Directors Dress , which “uses clothing to tell exciting new stories about directors, their lives, their movies, and the times in which they were made.” Featuring more than 200 photographs and writing by fashion and style journalists, the book grants entirely new insights into familiar films and their creators—and a symbiosis that’s far from surface level.

Footnotes From the Most Fascinating Museums by Bob Eckstein

Sure, this is a list of beach reads. But that doesn’t mean vacations don’t leave some among us yearning for the confines of a museum. Get the best of both worlds with this New Yorker cartoonist’s collection that captures more than 75 institutions (from MoMA and the Guggenheim to the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum) in 155 pieces of art. Each is a charming profile accompanied by an insight or reflection on the museum—and collectively they showcase just why, exactly, some of us might choose to haunt dark air-conditioned corridors when the warm ocean is right there in front of us.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Zachary Petit is a contributing writer for Fast Company and an independent journalist who covers design, the arts and travel. His words have appeared in Smithsonian, National Geographic, Eye on Design, McSweeney’s, Mental_Floss and PRINT, where he served as editor-in-chief of the National Magazine Award–winning publication   More

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