X4 / dissertate

Pandoc+LaTeX dissertation template

Dissertate: a Pandoc+LaTeX template for your dissertation

This repository provides the files needed to support production and typesetting of a PhD dissertation. You write in Pandoc (a Markdown variant), sprinkle LaTeX wherever you see fit, and end up with a beautiful pdf. You'll also get a Word file of each chapter for sharing with those unfamiliar with LaTeX. The code currently supports NYU, Harvard and Princeton, though it can easily be adapted to meet the requirements of other schools.

Getting started

1. Install the default font, EB Garamond. The files are provided in fonts/EB Garamond.
2. Pick your school. Edit line 30 of dissertate.cls so that it points to your university's package file (e.g., packages/Harvard).
3. Personalize the document by filling out your name and all the other info in the file frontmatter/personalize.md.
4. Build your dissertation with build, located in the scripts directory (e.g., you can cd into the main directory and then run ./scripts/build).

License

This software is free and is covered under the MIT License, given here:

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