Notes on Typing Mathematical Papers

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Notes on Typing Mathematical Papers
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• Writing math papers is an essential skill for
  mathematicians. It is as important as the ability
  to prove theorems. If you want to share your
  mathematical knowledge with others, you need to
  write math in words.

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• Writing clearly and accurately is something in
  what not all students and even professional
  mathematicians are good at. It demands a great
  attention and scrupulousness. Here are some
  helpful notes on how to type math.

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• Pay attention to your introduction
• Define the purpose of your paper. Do it as soon
  as possible to not lose your readers. They do not
  have a lot of time to read each math papers so
  theyre looking in the first sentence something
  that will interest them.

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• You may write the perfect work but your
  introduction is weak and not catchy. Thats why
  your paper will have few readers. Write
  informative, clear and to the point opening
  sentences without using too much technical jargon.

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• Start with the problem and key idea then, write
  about theories and what is your attitude towards
  them (you want to discredit, prove theyre wrong
  or right, etc) say about related work and
  clarify the structure of your paper.

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• One thing that differs math writing from other
  types of paper is using formulas. Dont begin
  your sentence with formulas or equations as it
  can confuse your reader, especially when the
  previous statement ended in a mathematical
  symbol. Make your writing beautiful and pleasant
  to read.

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• If youre writing formulas, you have two options.
  First, you can write hem by hand. But make sure
  that your mathematical notation is precise and
  legible. Second, you can type formulas in
  Microsoft Word using equation editors. Also,
  youre welcome to try professional services which
  know how to type a formula in word on the highest
  level of quality.

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• All equations and formulas must be included in
  complete sentences (commas and periods are
  required after equations). Typing math equations
  in word is not simply so use professional help
  from reliable writing services.
• Write according to standard notation. Dont mix
  notation and be coherent.

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• Too lengthy proof of some theorem must be divided
  into short understandable steps, lemmas or
  subsections. Try to simplify and dont use big
  technical words to sound more grandiose.

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• Math demands very clear and precise use of
  language so ensure that your English is perfect.
  Write directly and dont use too complicated
  phrases in the meaning of which youre not sure
  even by yourself.

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• Be coherent. All steps are logical to you, but
  not for your readers. Thats why explain each of
  your action. Why youre using some formula, why
  this theorem is here, what all equations mean,
  etc. The confused reader is not a sign of a good
  math paper.

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• Be precise. Careless explanations are not
  excusable. Besides, your paper can be read by
  people whose English is a second language so
  remember that they wont get slang, technical
  jargon or colloquialisms.

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• Make your mathematics typing clear and totally
  professional. You shouldnt use unfamiliar
  abbreviations or shorthand forms if youre not
  sure your readers will understand. Use correct
  grammar and spelling.

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• Make sure your math paper flows logically and
  smoothly.
• In your conclusion dont repeat the introduction.
  Write about what new you work has brought, what
  new questions have arisen for future research and
  so on.

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• If youre quoting, give references, except for
  well-known theorems such as Pythagoras theorem.
  If your references are incorrect or the reader
  cant locate them, it is a sigh your inaccuracy
  and poorly written math paper. So, make it right!

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• You should back up your arguments with references
  but do not cite well-known and standard results.
  If youre using non-published papers, give the
  link.

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• If youve finished writing, check, check and
  check your math paper! You dont want some silly
  grammar error to spoil readers impression about
  your work.

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• Read your math paper aloud, even formulas and
  equations. If something doesnt make sense,
  rewrite it.

See more notes on typing math papers in this
helpful Google book.
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