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Set up LaTeX templates for PhD and Master's thesis documents
Passed 20 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 19 of 22 without it.
1 fixed19 passed either way2 still failing0 broke
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When doing rapid text edits on my image-heavy thesis, compiling graphics slows down my workflow immensely. I'm thinking of commenting out all \includegraphics commands. Is there an option for the document class that temporarily replaces images with bounding boxes for faster drafts?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Recommends passing the draft option to documentclass | Missed | Passed |
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A skill for setting up and customizing LaTeX templates for PhD and Master's theses. Covers document class selection, front matter configuration, chapter organization, and strategies for managing a large multi-file LaTeX project over months or years of writing.
| Class | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
book | Standard LaTeX class with chapters | Most flexible, requires manual formatting |
memoir | Extended book class with many built-in features | Excellent default for custom templates |
report | Simpler than book, supports chapters | Quick setup for shorter theses |
| University-specific | Custom class provided by your institution | Required by many universities |
\documentclass[12pt, a4paper, twoside, openright]{book}
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\usepackage[T1]{fontenc}
\usepackage[english]{babel}
\usepackage{geometry}
\geometry{margin=2.5cm, bindingoffset=1cm}
% Essential packages
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{amsmath, amssymb}
\usepackage{hyperref}
\usepackage[backend=biber, style=authoryear]{biblatex}
\addbibresource{references.bib}
\begin{document}
\frontmatter
\include{chapters/titlepage}
\include{chapters/abstract}
\include{chapters/acknowledgements}
\tableofcontents
\listoffigures
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