Advising & Student Resources

The illustrated guide to a Ph.D. (Matt Might)
Visual perspective on what a PhD actually contributes to human knowledge.
Twenty things I wish I’d known when I started my PhD (Nature)
Six things I wish I knew before starting a PhD (U. of Edinburgh)
You and your research (Richard Hamming)
A classic lecture on how to do world-class scientific work.

The “Three-Pass” Paper Reading Method (S. Keshav)
Crucial for EE/CE students to efficiently digest dense technical publications.
How to write a great research paper (Simon Peyton Jones)
How to give a good talk? (Technical Presentation Guide)
Time Management (Randy Pausch)
Essential lecture notes on managing the high-autonomy environment of a PhD.

Publishing Standards & Guidelines

IEEE Editorial Style Manual
Essential for formatting equations, citations, and general text correctly.
IEEE Mathematics Guide
The definitive guide on formatting vectors, matrices, and variables.
LaTeX for IEEEtran
The official LaTeX class for all IEEE Transactions and Conferences.
IEEE Graphics Requirements
Critical guidelines on resolution (DPI) and vector formats to ensure signal diagrams remain crisp.
IEEE Taxonomy & Keywords
Official list to ensure your research is discoverable in IEEE Xplore.

ACM Primary Article Template
The master template for all ACM publications using the acmart class.
ACM Computing Classification System (CCS)
A visual tool to generate the mandatory XML classification block for ACM papers.

Learn LaTeX in 30 Minutes
Overleaf's fast-track guide to headers, math, and tables.
IEEE Journal Template on Overleaf
The official “starter” project. Use “Copy Template” to begin new drafts.
ACM LaTeX Guide on Overleaf
Specialized guide for using the ‘acmart‘ class in the Overleaf environment.
Mathematical Typesetting
A deep dive into writing complex equations and notation.
Managing Bibliographies with BibTeX
How to use ‘.bib‘ files to automate References according to IEEE/ACM styles