NEW BOOKS ON ACADEMIC WRITING

New books on TEX

If a D V I file requests a font at a size that does not exist, but the requested size is within 0.2 % of a supported magnification with the font at that size existing, the D V I processor must use the latter font without warning. Explanation: TQX and METAFONT compute font magnifications with different precisions. Further; calculations done by TEX and/or a DVI processor are subject to roundoff e...

E-books in academic libraries

Purpose This paper provides an analysis of the current state of the art in e-books, and attempts both to set the scene and provide reasons for their low uptake. Methodology The different approaches to e-books of academic librarians, authors, publishers and readers are considered, using the results of a recent survey commissioned by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). Findings and Va...

Exercises in Academic Writing

Research papers are a fundamental means to share and archive research results within the scientific community. The aim of this nano-course is to learn how to write a (good) mathematical paper. In particular, we will highlight some peculiarities that are specific for mathematical writing. As writing is not a spectator sport, these notes also contain a series of exercises.

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Organizational Patterns in Academic Writing

The purpose of academic writing is to present a number of ideas that somehow fit together to make sense. Sometimes the amount of new concepts, new words, and facts can be very large and complex. Professors, textbook authors, and researchers use a framework or plan that helps to communicate their ideas clearly. There are several types of plans, called organizational patterns that can be identifi...