Authors:
Jean-Rémi Bourguet
1
;
Melissa Zorzanelli Costa
2
and
Jussara Teixeira
3
Affiliations:
1
Department of Computer Science, Vila Velha University, Vila Velha, Brazil
;
2
Postgraduate Program of Informatics (PPGI), Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil
;
3
Institute of Information and Communication Technology of Espírito Santo (PRODEST), Vitória, Brazil
Keyword(s):
Word Processing, Learning Pathway, Typesetting DSL, LATEX, Teaching Method, ABNT, WYSWYM, Survey.
Abstract:
In Brazil, the parameters that determine the standardization of academic texts are defined through technical norms produced by an organization called ABNT. The majority of students in higher education courses opt for Microsoft Word as the main reference to edit their academic productions. However, few students are able to question themselves about the tools and the methods they use to comply with these rules and a very large part of them do not know the so-called paradigm WYSWYM. In this paper, we present a methodology to acquire knowledge about word processing through the presentation and practice of the typesetting DSL LATEX for non-exact science students. A survey was conducted to gather the feedbacks of our students demonstrating a fair acquisition of the method and a high confidence concerning the future return on their learning investment.