Mathematical writing

by Vivaldi, Franco

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Title Statements

Full title :Mathematical writing / Franco Vivaldi.

Summary

This book teaches the art of writing mathematics, an essential -and difficult- skill for any mathematics student. The book begins with an informal introduction on basic writing principles and a review of the essential dictionary for mathematics. Writing techniques are developed gradually, from the small to the large: words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, to end with short compositions. These may represent the introduction of a concept, the abstract of a presentation or the proof of a theorem. Along the way the student will learn how to establish a coherent notation, mix words and symbols effectively, write neat formulae, and structure a definition. Some elements of logic and all common methods of proofs are featured, including various versions of induction and existence proofs. The book concludes with advice on specific aspects of thesis writing (choosing of a title, composing an abstract, compiling a bibliography) illustrated by large number of real-life examples. Many exercises are included; over 150 of them have complete solutions, to facilitate self-study. Mathematical Writing will be of interest to all mathematics students who want to raise the quality of their coursework, reports, exams, and dissertations.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2014

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Springer
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2014

The Physical Object

Description:xvii, 204 pages : : color illustrations ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781447165262, 1447165268
oclc:ocn904377803
LC Classification:QA39.2
Dewey Decimal:510

Some writing tips -- Essential dictionary I -- Essential dictionary II -- Mathematical sentences -- Describing functions -- Writing well -- Forms of argument -- Induction -- Existence and definitions -- Writing a thesis.