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.
Classes and support in LaTeX
The University library offers classes and support in LaTeX. Lecturers at UiS can book classes in LaTeX for their students.
We offer LaTeX 1: Introduction to LaTeX and LaTeX 2: LaTeX Advanced.
We use the online editor Overleaf to do the exercises. Remember to register as a user and bring your laptop to the workshop.
Check out LaTeX Libguide for more information about LaTeX. Here you can find useful tips about how to use LaTeX.
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.

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
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.

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:
Stavanger University Library
Department of Research and Learning Support
Stavanger University Library
Department of Research and Learning Support
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Basics of Academic Writing: How to avoid plagiarism
Tue. 03.10.2023
12:15-13:00
Introduction to EndNote
Wed. 18.10.2023
10:15-12:00
Webinar: Introduction to open research
Thu. 02.11.2023
09:15-11:00
Webinar: Data security and privacy in research projects
Thu. 09.11.2023
09:15-11:00
Webinar: Introduction to data management plans (DMPs)
Thu. 16.11.2023
09:15-11:00
Webinar: Sharing and archiving data
Thu. 30.11.2023
09:15-11:00