Mathematics & Statistics @ TCNJ

Mathematics and Statistics Writing Resources

1. How to Write an Expository Mathematics Paper?

• Advice for Undergraduates on Writing a Mathematics Paper by Prof. S. Maurer, Swarthmore College
• Guide to Mathematical Writing by Prof. S. Maurer, Swarthmore College (A More Advanced Version of the Previous Document)
• Tips on mathematical writing from the Mathematics Handbook at Trent University
• Advice from the student study guide in mathematics from Oxford University. See Part II, Chapters 4 and 5.
• Rather advanced advice on Mathematical Writing by Donald Knuth.

2. Examples of Expository Mathematics Papers

• A Capstone Paper from Spring 2007

3. Capstone Guidelines and Rubrics

• MATA Capstone Guidelines
• Overview of the MATA Capstone
• Rubric for Evaluation of MATA Capstone Papers
• Rubric for Evaluation of MATA Capstone Oral Presentations

4. Advice on Giving an Expository Mathematics Talk

• How to Give a Good Mathematics Talk by Prof. J. Gallian, University of Minnesota-Duluth
• How to Give a Good Mathematics Talk Using Powerpoint by Prof. J. Gallian, University of Minnesota-Duluth

5. General Advice on Writing and Technical Writing

• Don’t remember what an infinitive is, or why one should care? Look at Guide to Writing and Style by Jack Lynch
• Technical writing advice from the American Scientist magazine (official publication of Sigma Xi)