Installation Guide for the uAlberta Thesis LaTeX Template 🚀
Step 1: Install LaTeX Distribution
💡 Tip: Consider using an online editor like Overleaf for easy collaboration and access without installation.
Step 2: Download the Template 📥
Visit the GitHub Repository.
Click on Code and select Download ZIP or clone the repository using Git.
git clone https://github.com/draldric/uAlberta-Thesis-LaTeX-Template.git
Step 3: Open the Template in Your Editor
Desktop Users: Open the ualberta.tex file in your preferred LaTeX editor (e.g., TeXworks, Texmaker, or VS Code).
Overleaf Users:
Create a new project.
Upload the extracted files to Overleaf.
Set ualberta.tex as the main document.
Step 4: Compile the Document
Use PDFLaTeX as the compiler for optimal results.
Ensure all necessary packages are installed. If prompted, allow your LaTeX distribution to install missing packages.
🔧 Troubleshooting:
If compilation errors occur, check the log file for details.
Ensure you are using the correct compiler (PDFLaTeX).
Refer to the Documentation page for more troubleshooting tips.
Step 5: Customize the Template
Modify the title page, abstract, and chapter headings as needed.
Insert your content by editing the chapter files or creating new ones.
Adjust formatting by editing the preamble in ualberta.tex.
Step 6: Convert to PDF/A (If Required)
Follow the instructions in the Documentation to convert your final thesis to PDF/A format for submission.
Step 7: Final Review and Submission
Review the compiled PDF to ensure compliance with GPS standards.
Submit your thesis according to UofA’s submission guidelines.
🎓 Congratulations! Your thesis is now ready for submission.