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401-3005-00L
4
Credits
BSC
D-MATH
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Mathematical Writing
Lecturers & Examiners:
Prof. Dr. Manfred Einsiedler
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:37
Content
The content includes (tentative): ◦ General guidelines for writing math papers, structure, format etc. ◦ Mathematical Language ◦ Ethics ◦ Good and bad examples ◦ Technical aspects (LaTeX, how to look up and format citations etc.) ◦ Possibly a component contributed by the ETH language center on language and presentation skills. ◦ Exercises or small practical assignments
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Mathematical Writing (formerly Scientific Writing) |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Further Electives (Programme Regulations 2021 and 2016) (Counts as an elective course for Mathematics BSc programme regulations 2021 and 2016 (the former 401-3005-00L Scientific Writing must not have been taken already).)
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