ESSGEE DIGISKILLS

Takeaway from the Workshop:

Introduction to LaTeX & Overleaf:

• Understanding document preparation systems

• Why academics prefer LaTeX over Word
   

Getting Started on Overleaf:

• Creating and managing projects

• Editing, compiling, and collaborating online

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Document Structure & Formatting:

• Sections, subsections, paragraphs

• Page layout, margins, fonts, and spacing

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Academic Writing Essentials:

• Creating title pages, abstracts, and chapters

• Handling tables, figures, images, and lists

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Writing equations, symbols, and formula formatting​

• Adding citations

• Managing references using .bib files

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Templates for Academic Work:

• Thesis, seminar reports, project reports, journal articles

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Advanced Features:

• Packages, custom commands, and automation

• Integrating collaborative tools (GitHub, version control)

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Hands-on Practice Session:

• Building a mini research document

• Troubleshooting common LaTeX errors

• Q&A and Support

• Personalized help for participants’ projects