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

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.

User in Overleaf

We use the online editor Overleaf to do the exercises. Remember to register as a user and bring your laptop to the workshop.

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:

Univ.bibliotekar
51831072
Division of Research
Stavanger University Library
Department of Research and Learning Support
Førstebibliotekar
51832086
KE A-286
Division of Research
Stavanger University Library
Department of Research and Learning Support

Classes from the library

Basics of Academic Writing: How to avoid plagiarism

Tue. 03.10.2023

12:15-13:00

University Library
KE A-204

Introduction to EndNote

Wed. 18.10.2023

10:15-12:00

University library, the library course room
KE A-253

Webinar: Introduction to open research

Thu. 02.11.2023

09:15-11:00

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Webinar: Sharing and archiving data

Thu. 30.11.2023

09:15-11:00

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