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May 08, 20251 min read

Good references for mathematical writing include: (1) the notes by James Gabbay, very nice for conference and journal articles in computer science; (2) Krantz’ notes on mathematical writing, which are a more complete text for mathematicians; (3) or the quick reference by Poonen for something short.

References.

  • Terence Tao on writing
  • Style, Lessons in Clarity and Grace (Williams)
  • Virtual Book on Scientific Writing (Wilke)
  • Poonen on writing mathematics
  • James Gabbay on paper writing
  • How to Give a Good Research Talk (Jones, Hughes, Launchbury)
  • A Primer On Mathematical Writing (Krantz, 2016)

Writing: prose and general structure.

  • writing style
  • do not write pedantically
  • avoid abstract nominalizations
  • make characters the subject
  • make actions the verbs
  • Strunk and White on vigorous writing

Math writing: scientific aspects.

  • Terence Tao on writing
  • use latex as forum
  • mathematical author order
  • do not refer to forthcoming work

Math writing: aspects of mathematical elements.

  • punctuation on mathematical formulas
  • diagram orientation
  • on reading
  • naming criteria in mathematics
  • forester versus obsidian

Submission: journal and conference publications.

  • ask for status of your article

Psychology.

  • How to Write a Lot (Silvia)
  • Write No Matter What (Jensen)
  • Principles of Effective Research (Nielsen)

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Backlinks

  • How to Give a Good Research Talk (Jones, Hughes, Launchbury)
  • Warm Up Before You Write (Wilkes)
  • do not refer to forthcoming work
  • do not write pedantically
  • mathematical author order
  • punctuation on mathematical formulas

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