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401-2000-00L BSC , MSC D-MATH
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Scientific Works in Mathematics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Dylan Possamaï
Target audience: Third year Bachelor students; Master students who cannot document to have received an adequate training in working scientifically.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:48

Abstract

Introduction to scientific writing for students with focus on publication standards and ethical issues, especially in the case of citations (references to works of others.)

Objective

Learn the basic standards of scientific works in mathematics.

Content

- Types of mathematical works - Publication standards in pure and applied mathematics - Data handling - Ethical issues - Citation guidelines

Resources

Lecture Notes

Moodle of the Mathematics Library:https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=519

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Scientific Works in Mathematics
Groups are selected in myStudies. This mandatory course is offered twice per semester: 26 February at 17:15 (Zoom) and 16 April at 17:15 (Zoom)
  • 26.02 Date 17:00-18:00 (ON LI NE)
  • 16.04 Date 17:00-18:00 (ON LI NE)
1 h semesterly

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