LaTeX with Overleaf | GRTR542



Description

This workshop introduces the basic mechanisms of the typesetting programming language LaTeX as implemented in the web browser instance Overleaf. After demonstrating the concept of a compiled pdf from typesetting instructions, participants will be offered examples for how to include hyperlinks, images, mathematical equations, tables, code snippets with highlighting, and how to program diagrams. To conclude, the workshop will show how LaTeX integrates with any reference manager which can export references to BibTeX or BibLaTeX formats. 

Learning Objectives

In this workshop, students will:
1. learn to setup a LaTeX document in Overleaf
2. learn fundamental skills for writing in the LaTeX typesetting language
3. Be given an overview of central features for humanists and scientists as afforded by LaTeX
4. learn where to find documentation for the numerous additional specialized tools included in Overleaf
5. See how Overleaf integrates with a reference manager via BibTeX files. 

Leaders Information

Ezra Teboul is a student librarian at Concordia.



How it works

Event details

Workshop location

Sir George Williams

Start date

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

End date

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Workshop days

Tuesday

Time

From 14:00 to 15:30

Instructors

Ezra Teboul

Hosts

Sophie Boucquillon

Capacity

10 / 25

Additional details

This workshop has a $25 non-attendance fee

Registration deadline

Saturday, January 27, 2024