About LaTeX

LaTeX is an advanced document preparation system designed for large and complex documents. LaTeX is a great tool if you are writing a paper containing mathematical equations and symbols. The built-in algorithms ensures that the document will have consistent structure, high typographical quality and a professional look.

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Classes and support in LaTeX

Lecturers at UiS can book classes in LaTeX for their students. For the time being, there are no open LaTeX classes scheduled.

We recommend using our open LaTeX guide in Canvas to learn LaTeX through self-paced study, and get useful tips & tricks. You can also book a LaTeX session to help you get started, or if you have any questions or problems (for UiS students/staff only).

User in Overleaf

We recommend using Overleaf for writing in LaTeX. Students and staff at the UiS TN-faculty will automatically have access to premium features in Overleaf.

More about LaTeX

Check out LaTeX Libguide for more information about LaTeX. Here you can find useful tips about how to use LaTeX.

LATEX 1 – FOR Beginners

Introduction to LaTeX

This workshop is for people with no previous experience with LaTeX. Learn how to set up a document and its structure, table of contents, how to insert pictures, lists, tables, mathematical equations and cross references. We will also look at typical errors and how to avoid them.

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Target audience: Students at UiS who are writing a smaller paper like a home exam, semester paper or a work requirement
Equipment: 
Your own laptop with a user in Overleaf
Prior knowledge needed: 
No
Duration: 
90 minutes + 15 minutes break

After the class you should know:

  • How to create, edit and compile a document in LaTeX
  • How to use commands
  • How to create a front page and a table of contents
  • How understand error messages and to fix them
  • How to use cross references
LATEX 2 – Advanced

Handling references and large documents

This workshop is for people who can handle the basics in LaTeX, and who want to learn more about reference management and how to handle larger documents, like a thesis, using LaTeX. We will look at how we can use reference management software like Zotero and EndNote in combination with Overleaf, and how we can separate different chapters into separate files and combine them into one file at the end.

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Target audience: Students at UiS who are writing a larger paper, like a thesis
Equipment: 
Your own laptop with a user in Overleaf
Prior knowledge needed: 
Introduction to LaTeX or similar knowledge
Duration: 
90 minutes + 15 minutes break

After the class you should know:

  • Specific commands that are useful when writing a larger paper
  • How to create a folder structure that allows you to keep an overview of the different elements of your paper
  • How to use citations in LaTeX and how to use LaTeX in combination with EndNote or Zotero

Questions about LaTeX? Contact:

Librarian
51831072
Division of Research
Stavanger University Library

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Wed. 11.12.2024

09:00-11:30

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Introduction to Zotero

Tue. 14.01.2025

14:15-16:00

The Ullandhaug Library
KE A-253

Webinar: Introduction to NVivo

Tue. 18.02.2025

09:15-12:00

Teams
Language: English

Webinar: Introduction to Zotero

Thu. 06.03.2025

09:15-11:00

Teams
Language: English

Workshop: Introduction to NVivo

Thu. 22.05.2025

12:15-15:00

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