What you'll learn

How to use Texmaker and Overleaf to edit LaTeX markup and create beautiful documents.
How to install Texmaker and the LaTeX distribution MiKTeX.
How to set up the preamble for a LaTeX project.
How to create a title page.
How to create different sections and chapters in LaTeX.
How to add figures in LaTeX.
How to create lists and tables.
How to typeset mathematics properly using LaTeX
How to build a database of sources using Mendeley reference manager.
How to cite a reference in LaTeX and create a list of references.

Requirements

Be able to use a personal computer.

Description

This course allows the student to be equipped with all the knowledge necessary to start using LaTeX as a professional typesetting tool. The course covers all the concepts needed by an individual for the use of LaTeX in the professional as well as academic environment.

The course follows a natural flow, starting from the installation of the appropriate LaTeX distribution and editor, to the creation of an advanced document. The use of Mendeley as a reference manager and Overleaf as an online collaborative LaTeX editor is also highlighted.

Who this course is for:

Professionals looking to create documents of premium quality.
Students looking to create a professional and standout thesis or report.
Researchers writing articles for academic journals.
Writers planning on typesetting a book for publication.