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LaTeX is necessary for anyone creating professional-level technical documents such as research papers, theses, dissertations, reports, presentations, etc. This course is designed to take students from the fundamentals to advanced document creation in LaTeX, allowing them to write structured, visually appealing and publication-ready material. The course introduces students to document preparation techniques that go beyond basic word processors using a combination of video tutorials, demonstrations and assignments. The course's main focus is on actual-life applications and scenarios relevant to students, engineers and scientists, ensuring skill development.
Topics Covered
- Basic Introduction: Introduction to LaTeX and its advantages over traditional word processors and installing LaTeX and setting up a working environment
- Styling Pages: Writing basic documents: sections, paragraphs, lists and tables, Mathematical typesetting: equations, symbols, fractions, integrals and matrices
- Tables and Images: Formatting text, customizing fonts, and managing spacing, including images, tables, graphs and figures in documents
- Referencing and Indexing: Creating bibliographies and citing references using BibTeX
- Presentation using Beamer: Building presentations with the Beamer package, structuring complex documents such as theses or reports using templates and using LaTeX for scientific posters and conference submissions
Who Will Benefit
This course is ideal for:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students in technical or scientific disciplines
- Researchers and academics preparing papers, reports, or theses
- Engineers needing to create well-structured documentation and manuals
- Scientists who regularly deal with mathematical or technical content
- Professionals looking to improve their document presentation and writing precision
Why Take This Course
In professional and technical sectors, the ability to effectively and professionally communicate information is equally as vital as the subject itself. LaTeX delivers the precision, flexibility and consistency that a high-quality documentation requires, and this course will teach you how to use it effectively. The course, taught by renowned IIT Bombay educators, provides both core information and practical approaches for standing out in academic and professional writing. This course is an excellent place to begin if you are serious about creating clear, elegant documents in STEM or research.
