Labeling Algorithms in LaTeX Thesis: Figures or Algorithms?

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The discussion revolves around the appropriate labeling of algorithms in a LaTeX thesis, specifically whether to categorize them as figures or algorithms. Participants explore referencing conventions for algorithms within the text.

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  • One participant inquires about the correct labeling of algorithms in LaTeX, asking whether to use "figures" or "algorithms" and how to reference them in the text.
  • Another participant suggests consulting the university's thesis manual or a relevant journal's style guide for guidance on labeling conventions.
  • A third participant reiterates the importance of checking with the university's style requirements, emphasizing that advice may not apply universally.
  • One participant recommends obtaining LaTeX files from a prior graduate student to ease the formatting process, highlighting the potential time savings.
  • The original poster acknowledges the advice but mentions that they have already completed the formatting manually.

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Participants generally agree on the importance of consulting institutional guidelines, but there is no consensus on the specific labeling convention for algorithms.

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Limitations include the lack of specific institutional guidelines mentioned in the discussion, which could influence the labeling decision.

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I am using latex for my thesis. Should I label my algorithms as figures, or algorithms? If algorithms, how do I reference them in the text? For figures I say, (Fig. 1). For algorithms? (Algo. 1), (Algorithm 1)?

Thanks
 
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Does your university have a preferred style/thesis manual you could consult? Otherwise, I'd consult the style guide of a relevant journal and follow that.
 
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oneamp said:
I am using latex for my thesis. Should I label my algorithms as figures, or algorithms? If algorithms, how do I reference them in the text? For figures I say, (Fig. 1). For algorithms? (Algo. 1), (Algorithm 1)?

Thanks

As has been mention, you need to check with your school, especially with someone who is in charge of checking the thesis style. What we tell you can easily be not applicable to the style requirement of your school!

Zz.
 
I agree with everyone else, and have one piece of advice: if a prior grad student successfully had their dissertation approved while using LaTeX, see if you can get the relevant files so that you don't have to mess with all the details (margins, font sizes, etc.) yourself. I was able to do this and it saved me many many hours of work editing style files!

jason
 
Thanks for the advice jasonRF, but I've already got all the formatting done (manually) :)
 

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