The Grammar According to West
14 days ago
- #English for mathematics
- #mathematical writing
- #style guide
- The author shares insights on writing mathematics, focusing on clarity and accessibility.
- Discusses mathematical style, notation, terminology, punctuation, and English grammar specific to mathematical writing.
- Emphasizes the importance of precise language to avoid ambiguity in mathematical texts.
- Highlights common errors in mathematical writing and suggests improvements.
- Addresses issues specific to non-native English speakers writing in mathematics.
- Recommends against using logical symbols in place of words in written mathematics.
- Advises on the proper use of terms like 'distinct' and 'unique' to avoid confusion.
- Suggests avoiding ambiguous quantifiers like 'any' and 'a' in universal statements.
- Discusses the correct use of hyphens in compound terms and the distinction between 'maximum' and 'maximal'.
- Provides guidance on notation, especially for graph theory, to prevent misunderstandings.