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For questions about writing mathematical texts, e.g. questions of style, mathematical prose, structuring of mathematical exposition, referencing prior work etc.
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Citing papers that are in a language that you do not read
I think it's completely unreasonable to expect authors to have read and completely understood the details of every paper that they cite in their references. Most authors certainly do not do that. We'd …
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Should one use "above" and "below" in mathematical writing?
I started thinking about this question because of this discussion:
http://sbseminar.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/negative-value-added-by-journals/
about how journals often change a paper (for the worse) …
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Examples of great mathematical writing
Every differential geometer should read at least the first two volumes of Spivak's A Comprehensive Introduction to Differential Geometry. In particular, volume 2 is an absolute gem. Not only does it r …
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Most memorable titles
I like Cliff Taubes's simple titles: "Gr -> SW", "SW -> Gr", and "SW = Gr". (Okay, they each also have a subtitle, but the first part is enough to tell the reader exactly what the paper is about.)