LaTeX is a powerful tool for writing academic documents, but its complex syntax can be intimidating for beginners. To make the process easier, I customized the Dalhousie University Thesis Template to include the common syntax and components necessary for thesis writing, aiming to give students a quick, no-obstacle to mastering LaTeX document generation.
Example of the PDF generated by this template: DalhousieThesisTemplate.pdf
This enhanced template includes the following components:
- Syntax: Frequently used syntax, commands, symbols, etc.
- Figures & Tables: Examples of inserting figures and tables, detailed commands and syntax explanations.
- Lists: Proper formatting for ordered and unordered lists.
- Code Blocks: Two different styles to show code blocks.
- Algorithms or pseudo-code: Simple case demonstration.
- Acronyms: Efficient handling of acronyms and abbreviations.
- Mathematical Formulas: Properly formatted equations using LaTeX math syntax.
- Citations & References: Convenient and efficient reference insertion, management, display, and citation method.
- Appendices: Clear structuring of supplementary material.
- Useful Online Tools: Inserted several online resources to assist in LaTeX editing.
By providing a more user-friendly and structured approach to LaTeX, this customized template aims to help students focus more on their research and writing rather than formatting challenges.
Download the zip DalhousieThesisTemplate.zip file, open Overleaf and import it.
Online preview: https://www.overleaf.com/read/nyqgvmpwzybv#c8e9d1
This customized template is based on the official Dalhousie University thesis template:
- Dalhousie Computer Science Thesis Template: https://projects.cs.dal.ca/dalthesis/
- Overleaf Template: https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/dalhousie-university-thesis-template/mfttcsjgzbyh
For feedback and improvements, feel free to contribute or reach out!
May 4, 2025