401-0000-00L Communication in Mathematics
| Semester | Herbstsemester 2021 |
| Dozierende | W. Merry |
| Periodizität | einmalige Veranstaltung |
| Lehrveranstaltung | Findet dieses Semester nicht statt. |
| Lehrsprache | Englisch |
| Kurzbeschreibung | Don't hide your Next Great Theorem behind bad writing. This course teaches fundamental communication skills in mathematics: how to write clearly and how to structure mathematical content for different audiences, from theses, to preprints, to personal statements in applications. In addition, the course will help you establish a working knowledge of LaTeX. |
| Lernziel | Knowing how to present written mathematics in a structured and clear manner. |
| Inhalt | Topics covered include: - Language conventions and common errors. - How to write a thesis (more generally, a mathematics paper). - How to use LaTeX. - How to write a personal statement for Masters and PhD applications. |
| Skript | Full lecture notes will be made available on my website: https://www.merry.io/teaching/ |
| Voraussetzungen / Besonderes | There are no formal mathematical prerequisites. |