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Writing a term paper or thesis can be a complex and challenging task, but the beginning is always the same: you have a topic or at least an idea and start with thorough research.

Students often ask themselves: How do I do research for a term paper? Where do I start my search and how do I find good literature on the topic? GRIN offers you the unique opportunity to see how other students have approached these questions. Our shop contains 260,000 texts from all degree programsincluding more than 193,000 are term papers, seminar papers and essays. Be inspired by similar topics and questions and research to your heart’s content in our book previews and free tables of contents, which show you how other students have structured their work.

We offer you all our texts as citable e-books for immediate download, to make your research even faster. You don’t need an e-reader for this, just a PC, notebook, smartphone or tablet, as our e-books are mainly PDF files.

Researching with GRIN is that easy

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GRIN publishes academic knowledge directly from universities. You will always find the latest research results from your field.

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GRIN makes research easier with a well-organised shop, a targeted subject search and searches in similar books. So you can quickly find what you're looking for.

Over 200,000 papers from over 100 areas of research

Research on general and highly specialized topics

Take advantage of our wide range of publications. At GRIN you will find everything from general overviews to specific individual topics.

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You can download our e-books as often as you like immediately after purchase and in all available formats. Downloading and printing it is no problem either.

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Professional content and valuable tips and tricks

At GRIN, you will find expertise from every scientific discipline. And on top of that, templates for academic term papers, instructions for scientific writing and tips from our editorial team.

Research made particularly easy: Our free texts

With almost 23,000 free texts, GRIN has a large pool of freely available knowledge. You can read these texts in their entirety in our shops and thus also have access to many bibliographies that can make it easier for you to do further research on your topic.

Inspiration for particularly topical themes: Our final theses

Many of our authors upload their theses to us directly after grading. This means that we have the latest research results on numerous topics, well-researched recommendations for action on a wide range of problems and cutting-edge studies with surveys, interviews and statistics. You will always be up to date with all the important topics from your degree programme.

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    Cover Plus

    If you already have your own photo or design – or at least a very clear idea of what your book cover should look like – perfect! We’ll take care of the design process and send you several drafts to choose from.

    Don’t have a cover idea yet, or would you like us to include your author photo on the back of the book? No problem at all. Based on your book’s description, we’ll search for suitable visual concepts and design your individual book cover – including your author photo on the cover – creative, professional, and tailored to your story.

    Need some inspiration? Here are some of our finest covers:

    Softcover or Hardcover

    The choice is yours: decide between a classic softcover edition or a premium hardcover binding. We’ve summarized the key advantages and disadvantages for you:

    Softcover

    Hardcover

    Production Costs

    Lower than hardcover, allowing for a more attractive retail price

    Higher production costs, which result in a higher retail price

    Format

    Lighter, fits more easily into your bag, and is more convenient on the go

    Heavier and bulkier, therefore less suitable for travel or casual reading

    Perceived Value

    Feels less premium and is less eye-catching than a hardcover

    Creates a high-quality impression, better suited as a gift or collector’s item; appears more prestigious

    Durability

    Corners bend more easily and the spine may break sooner

    More durable cover, better shape retention, and improved protection for the pages

    Layout check

    We check your text for readability and printability (Are the margins sufficient for printing? Is the font size easy to read in print? Is the line spacing right? Is the resolution of the illustrations sufficient for good print quality?), embed the fonts if necessary and take care of automatic page numbers and a table of contents.

    Publication as e-book and ISBN

    With each publication, you will receive an ISBN number for your e-book and print book.

    Worldwide distribution

    With each publication, you will receive an ISBN number for your e-book and print book. We deliver your book to our worldwide distribution network: over 300 online shops.

    Appealing blurb

    We will write you a blurb that arouses curiosity and emotions – and convinces readers. Perfectly tailored to your genre and target audience.

    Personal contact

    Benefit from our many years of publishing experience: We support you with our know-how from upload to finished book. With us, you will get a personal contact person, we will guide you step by step through the entire process and are there for you.

    Layout Deluxe

    Your book, perfectly staged: With professional typography, stylish book typesetting and design templates that fit your project, we ensure an all-round coherent reading experience. Whether classic or individual – we design your book the way your story deserves it.

    Cover Service

    Do you already have your own photo or motif or at least a very concrete idea of how you imagine your book cover? Perfect! We will take care of the creation and send you two to four drafts, from which you can choose one.

    You don’t have a cover idea yet or would like us to include your author photo on the back of the book? No problem. For an extra charge of €50, our graphic designer will search for motifs and design your individual book cover including an author’s photo on the book cover – creatively, professionally and matching your story.

    Need some inspiration? Check out some of our favorite covers!

    Fee overview

    Each sale of your title will be remunerated according to the following table.

    You will receive your royalties on top of the publisher's selling price.
    The table has been valid since 17.04.2025, 12.30 p.m.

    Fee on e-book sales

    www.grin.com 50%

    Amazon Kindle, iBook Store, Google Play, Ciando,

    Pubbles, Libri, Genios, Other Distributors 30%

    Fee on book sales

    www.grin.com 50%
    Book trade (BoD and Amazon Marketplace) 30%

    The publisher's selling price is the sales price excluding the statutory value added tax as well as less trade discounts, production and shipping costs.

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    Format: 12 x 19 cm

    ideal for: fiction novels

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    ideal for: guide books and non-fiction books

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    Format: 15.5 x 22 cm

    ideal for: children’s and youth books