10.3 Clarity and Minimalism
10.3 Clarity and Minimalism Good mathematical writing should make the idea easy to follow. The reader should be able to see what is being defined, what is being claimed, and why each step is true. Clarity means the writing is understandable. Minimalism means the writing avoids unnecessary details. These two ideas work together. A clear text gives enough information. A minimal text avoids extra words, symbols, or examples that distract...