Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX
Learn to create professional scientific documents with LaTeX and Overleaf. Master document formatting, collaboration, and automated layouts.
Learn to create professional scientific documents with LaTeX and Overleaf. Master document formatting, collaboration, and automated layouts.
This comprehensive course introduces LaTeX and Overleaf for creating professionally formatted scientific documents. Perfect for researchers and academic writers, it teaches automated document preparation, collaborative writing, and advanced formatting techniques. The course covers essential LaTeX commands, document structuring, and efficient use of Overleaf's features. Starting with beginner-friendly concepts, it progresses through practical applications including manuscript formatting, mathematical equations, and reference management. Designed for scientific writers seeking to streamline their document creation process.
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What you'll learn
Understand LaTeX fundamentals and document preparation systems
Master Overleaf's interface and collaborative features
Create professionally formatted scientific manuscripts
Add references and citations to documents
Work with templates for scientific articles
Troubleshoot common issues and collaborate effectively
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This course includes:
8 Minutes PreRecorded video
14 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a thorough introduction to LaTeX and Overleaf, focusing on scientific document preparation. Students learn the fundamentals of LaTeX typesetting and how to use Overleaf for efficient document creation. The curriculum covers essential topics including document formatting, mathematical equations, reference management, and collaborative writing features. With emphasis on practical applications, participants gain hands-on experience with templates, troubleshooting, and advanced formatting techniques. The course is particularly valuable for researchers and academic writers looking to streamline their document preparation process.
Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX Module 1
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Writing with Overleaf and Elements of LaTeX
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Troubleshooting and Collaborating
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
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Pioneering Data Science Education and Computational Biology Innovation
Carrie Wright, PhD, serves as a Senior Staff Scientist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and holds an affiliated faculty position at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she focuses on making data science and computational biology more accessible to diverse audiences. Her expertise spans multiple domains, teaching courses including "AI for Decision Makers," "AI for Efficient Programming," "Avoiding AI Harm," "Best Practices for Ethical Data Handling," "Data Management and Sharing for NIH Proposals," and "Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX." Her distinguished career includes significant contributions as a former Assistant Scientist in Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins and postdoctoral research at the Lieber Institute for Brain Development, where she studied genetic mechanisms in psychiatric disease. As a member of the Open Case Studies team, the Genomic Data Science Community Network, and chair of the ITCR OPEN Group, she demonstrates her commitment to advancing science, medicine, and social justice through accessible data science education. Her innovative work includes co-founding the LIBD rstats club and teaching at various institutions, including the Baltimore Underground Science Space and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
AI Policy Expert and Educational Innovation Leader
Elizabeth Humphries, PhD, serves as a distinguished instructor at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, specializing in artificial intelligence policy and technical writing education. As an instructor for multiple courses including "AI for Decision Makers," "AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs," "Developing AI Policy," and "Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX," she brings expertise in bridging complex technical concepts with practical applications. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates her commitment to making advanced technological concepts accessible to diverse audiences, from decision-makers to technical practitioners. Through her comprehensive curriculum design, she addresses both the technical aspects of AI implementation and the critical policy considerations that shape its responsible development. Her work focuses on empowering professionals to understand and navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, policy development, and technical documentation, while emphasizing practical skills in programming and scientific writing using tools like LaTeX.
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