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US$120
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Duration: 1 Month
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Delivery mode: Online
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Group size: 3
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Instruction language:
English
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Certificate provided:
No
Students will be able to learn each topic with proper examples:
LaTeX & Overleaf Course Outline:
1. Introduction to LaTeX
Overview and Importance
History and significance of LaTeX
Benefits of using LaTeX for document preparation
Comparison with traditional word processors
Getting Started with LaTeX
Installation and setup (TeX distributions)
Introduction to LaTeX editors (TeXShop, TeXworks, etc.)
Short Project:
Create a simple document with a title, author, and date.
2. Basic Document Structure
Document Classes and Packages
Common document classes (article, report, book, etc.)
Importing and using packages
Basic Commands and Syntax
Text formatting (bold, italic, underline)
Special characters and symbols
Short Project:
Write a formatted document with sections, subsections, and basic text formatting.
3. Formatting Text
Sections and Paragraphs
Creating sections, subsections, and paragraphs
Managing spacing and line breaks
Lists and Enumerations
Creating ordered and unordered lists
Nested lists and custom markers
Short Project:
Create a document with various text formatting elements, including lists and enumerations.
4. Mathematical Typesetting
Basic Mathematics
Inline and display math modes
Common mathematical symbols and expressions
Advanced Mathematics
Matrices, integrals, and derivatives
Aligning equations and multi-line equations
Short Project:
Write a document containing various mathematical equations and expressions.
5. Figures and Tables
Inserting Figures
Including images and graphics
Positioning and resizing images
Creating Tables
Basic table syntax
Advanced table formatting (multi-column, multi-row)
Short Project:
Create a document with properly formatted tables and figures.
6. Cross-Referencing and Citations
Cross-Referencing
Labels and references (sections, figures, tables)
Hyperlinks and bookmarks
Bibliographies and Citations
Using BibTeX for references
Citation styles and managing references
Short Project:
Write a document with cross-references and a bibliography.
7. Customizing Layout and Design
Page Layout
Margins, headers, and footers
Page numbering and custom styles
Custom Commands and Environments
Defining new commands
Creating custom environments
Short Project:
Customize the layout of a document with headers, footers, and custom commands.
8. Overleaf for Collaborative Writing
Introduction to Overleaf
Overview of Overleaf platform
Creating and managing projects
Collaboration Features
Real-time collaboration
Version control and track changes
Short Project:
Set up a collaborative document on Overleaf and invite collaborators.
9. Advanced Document Preparation
Presentations with Beamer
Basics of creating a Beamer presentation
Themes and transitions
Thesis and Dissertation Writing
Structuring a large document
Managing chapters, appendices, and references
Short Project:
Create a Beamer presentation with multiple slides and themes.
10. Practical Considerations
Templates and Customization
Using and modifying LaTeX templates
Best practices for template management
Troubleshooting and Debugging
Common errors and warnings
Tips for debugging LaTeX documents
Short Project:
Use a template to create a complex document, such as a resume or an academic paper.
11. Integrating LaTeX with Other Tools
LaTeX and Git
Version control for LaTeX documents
Collaborative writing with Git and Overleaf
LaTeX and Other Software
Integrating LaTeX with Python (e.g., for generating plots)
Using LaTeX with reference managers (Zotero, Mendeley)
Short Project:
Integrate a LaTeX document with Git for version control and collaborate with a team.