Directed Reading Program
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Overview
This compulsory course, offered by ELTE University (in the BSM building), develops mathematical academic writing skills, with emphasis on writing proofs. Students work individually with a Teaching Assistant, under the supervision of the Course Coordinators, to produce a short mathematical paper in LaTeX.
Students may choose to enroll in either the Directed Reading Program (DRP) or the Advanced Directed Reading Program (ADRP).
DRP vs ADRP: which one to choose?
Directed Reading Program (DRP)
• Focuses on consolidating and extending your current coursework.
• Typical projects include:
• Working out the details of a proof.
• Exploring extra-credit or homework problems.
• Developing useful extensions of material from a class you are already taking.
• The goal is to deepen your understanding of your ongoing courses through focused writing.
• Please use the provided template .tex and .bib files available here.
Advanced Reading Program (ADRP)
• Intended for motivated students who want to pursue a more ambitious project.
• Projects may be connected to coursework or explore independent mathematical topics.
• Outstanding ADRP papers may be published in the public BSM Repository.
• Please use the provided template .tex and .bib files available here.
Structure of the course
Stage 1: Finding Your TA Mentor (Weeks 1-3)
Each student must be matched with a TA mentor by the end of Week 3. Drop in or make appointments during weeks 1-3 until you find your TA mentor. Please, note that each TA may mentor up to five BSM students, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. After finding your TA, please fill in the DRP/ADRP application form.
Stage 2: Writing the Term Paper (Weeks 4-12)
Students usually meet weekly with their TA mentor to get guidance and support. A draft of the paper is due on Sunday of the 9th week, giving you time for feedback and revisions. The final paper should be submitted by midnight on the Sunday of the second-to-last week of the semester, using the Term paper submission form.