You aren’t supposed to do any writing in a math or computer class, right? Wrong! Writing is an essential component of learning and doing mathematics and computer information systems. The department has made communication one of its primary goals.

This guide is designed to help you with some of the specific skills for writing in mathematics and CIS courses. There are links to general information that all kinds of writing need on the left side of each page in this guide. The right side will contain links to information specifically for mathematics and CIS courses.

Departmental Writing Goals

Guide to Writing for the Mathematics Major

Types of Writing for the Mathematics Major

Short Answer (one sentence up to one paragraph)
Long Answer (2 – 5 paragraphs)
Project or Program
Reaction Paper
Proof
Formal Paper
Portfolio

Chart of Courses and Assignments (PDF)

Professors' Tips and Suggestions