As a scribe for this course, your task is to create comprehensive, self-contained notes for the lecture assigned to you. These notes will serve as a valuable resource for your classmates and future students. You will combine information from the lecture, lecture slides, reading materials and provided resources, as well as your personal learning to craft a coherent narrative. Include background and motivation for the topic, any caveats or exceptions to main points, and address common misunderstandings or points that may need clarification.

Preparation is key. Two days before your assigned lecture, the instructor will provide you with lecture slides or notes, and recommended reference material. Attend the lecture you're scribing to gather all necessary information. Submit the first draft of lecture notes by email to the instructor by 7 PM on the day after the lecture (Wednesdays for Tuesday lectures, Friday for Thursday lectures). Your classmates, the teaching assistant, and the instructor will add comments and feedback to these notes. Your final draft is due 7 PM, six days after the lecture (Mondays for Tuesday lectures, Wednesdays for Thursday lectures). This version should be polished, comprehensive, and formatted using the provided LaTeX template. You may either download the template here or duplicate it on Overleaf here. Include key figures, detailed proofs, intuitive explanations for complex concepts, and highlights from class discussions. Address all comments and feedback received from your classmates, teaching assistant, and the instructor.

Regularly read other lectures' notes and email your comments, questions, or suggestions for improvement to the instructor. Your feedback will help enhance the quality of the course materials for everyone. We expect to see thoughtful, consistent engagement from all students in this process. The scribing assignment contributes to 5% of your total grade for the course. You are welcome to collaborate with your peers as you see fit while preparing your notes. If you encounter questions or issues you can't resolve while scribing, please contact the instructor or TA for assistance.