Download IEEE Guidelines for Formatting Equations and Mathematical Symbols in Scientific Papers and more Papers Electrical and Electronics Engineering in PDF only on Docsity! Equations (CLEAR instructor: Dynette Reynolds) dynette.reynolds@utah.edu Abstract—This handout describes the IEEE guidelines for formatting equations and mathematical symbols. It also tells you how to add Microsoft Word’s “Equation Editor” to your toolbar. I. FORMATTING EQUATIONS Equations in a scientific paper should be visibly differentiated from the rest of the text. Set the equation off from the text by inserting a blank line both above and below the equation, which is usually centered on the line. Number each equation consecutively with equation numbers in parentheses flush with the right margin, as in (1) below. cba (1) To create a single line of text with different alignments, as in (1) above, create your equation using the equation editor (see section IV below). Then center the equation box. Place your cursor outside the box and to the right of it. Then right- justify the equation number by tabbing over to the right margin. If the equation is too long for one line, it may be broken up into two or more lines, and the labeling number may be placed one line below (but still flush right). In this case, the first part of the equation is indented from the left, with each subsequent part tabbed further right: ),,( kkkk dxL )),(1()( kkkkk dxlxU 11,| max1 kkdxx xLE kkk (2) II. EXPLAINING EQUATIONS Equations must be introduced before inserting them in your text. You might do this by explaining the purpose of the equation or what type of equation it is. Remember also to define the symbols you are using either before the equation or immediately following. After inserting the equation in the text, it is often appropriate to discuss important aspects or specific elements of the equation. Refer to the equation simply as (1), not “Eq. (1)” or “equation (1),” unless you are beginning a sentence with “Equation (1) is…” Example: The kinematic states evolve dynamically according to a linear state space model (3): (3) where F(T) is the state transition matrix of the target state model, and wi(T) is the driving maneuver input. III. IEEE RULES FOR MATHEMATICAL NOTATION Symbols that look like each other are not interchangeable with each other. Authors must distinguish clearly between the following terms: Capital and lowercase letters, when used as symbols Zero and the letter “O” Lowercase letter “l,” numeral one (1), and the prime sign () The letters “k” and (kappa), “u” and (mu), “v” and (nu), and “n” and (eta) Also, brackets must be used carefully and in the proper order: {[()]} Remember that your equation is part of the explanatory sentence that precedes it in your text. If your equation appears at the end of a sentence, you should place a period there. No other punctuation is permitted at the end of an equation. In the middle of an equation, or between an equation and its condition, other punctuation symbols, such as commas, are permitted. IV. USING MATHEMATICAL SYMBOLS IN MICROSOFT WORD There are several ways to insert mathematical symbols while working in Microsoft Word. The easiest way is to click “Insert” on the toolbar, then “Symbol.” Scroll through the “Fonts” choices to find symbol sets like Arial Unicode, WP Greek Century, or WP Math. A set of pre- designed symbols will appear. Click on the 1 )()()()( TwtTFtt iii
