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Resources for Researchers: LaTeX

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About LaTeX

Why should I use LaTeX?

  • I want my document to look professional (e.g. like a textbook or journal article).
  • I want to focus on my writing and less on the formatting.
  • I want an easy way to typeset mathematical formulas and equations.
  • I want a table of contents that automatically updates.
  • I want my tables and figures labeled so I can reference them in text, and any changes are automatically updated.
  • I want all my bibliographic references and citations to update automatically when I make changes in the text.

If you agree with any of the above statements, then LaTeX is for you!

How do I obtain LaTeX?

You can either download the free software for your computer and/or choose a web option.

Download the software

Pros * no internet necessary
* customize to your needs
* use your favorite editor
Cons * takes time to install
* takes up memory

Use a web option

Pros * access from any browser
* easy collaborative writing
* document history
Cons * depend on a service
* need internet

Learning to Use LaTeX

Where Can I Find Templates or Code?

The easiest way to get a feel for using LaTeX is to use a template; i.e. code that has already been written by someone else so you can just fill in the content and not worry about the formatting. 

The easiest way to get a feel for using LaTeX is to use a template; i.e. code that has already been written by someone else so you can just fill in the content and not worry about the formatting. 

The easiest way to get a feel for using LaTeX is to use a template; i.e. code that has already been written by someone else so you can just fill in the content and not worry about the formatting. 

The easiest way to get a feel for using LaTeX is to use a template; i.e. code that has already been written by someone else so you can just fill in the content and not worry about the formatting. 

The easiest way to get a feel for using LaTeX is to use a template; i.e. code that has already been written by someone else so you can just fill in the content and not worry about the formatting. 

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