Training Videos
Introduction to LaTeX
This class is an introduction to the LaTeX word processing system including basic commands on how to structure, alter the margins and spacing, and divide into sections a LaTeX document. Included is information on common LaTeX packages that are used, plus additional information on creating math equations, adding a title page, and linking in bibliographic citations.
Notes [PDF], Installation [PDF], Manual [PDF], Presentation [PPT]
- LaTeX Overview and Basics
- LaTeX Commands
- Altering LaTeX
- LaTeX Fancy Formatting
- LaTeX Titles, Bibliographies, and Mathematics
- LaTeX Wrap-up
Writing a Thesis with LaTeX
This class covers using the isuthesis package for a creating a thesis with LaTeX at Iowa State. Included is a chapter by chapter look through the isuthesis template files which give you a basic structure for your thesis and also a quick look at some of the LaTeX and isuthesis package commands/environments that are commonly used in a thesis.
Notes [PDF], Manual [PDF], Example [PDF], Presentation [PPT]
- Writing a Thesis with LaTeX
- Thesis FrontMatter
- Basic Thesis Contents
- Unusual Thesis Contents
- Thesis EndMatter
- Thesis Wrap-up
Word (for Thesis Writing)
This hands-on course will demonstrate techniques required to write theses and disseratations with Microsoft Word. Topics include the use of styles and headings to maintain consistency in the document and easily create a table of contents. Tricks for inserting big tables and graphics will be demonstrated
Handouts [PDF], Presentation [PPT], Sample Files
