What is a Wiki Site?
According to Wikipedia, the world largest wiki site:
A Wiki ([ˈwiː.kiː] <wee-kee> or [ˈwɪ.kiː] <wick-ey>) is a type of website that allows users to add, remove, or otherwise edit and change most content very quickly and easily.
And that is it! As a part of Wikidot.com network this Site is a customizable piece of the Internet where Users can edit content, upload files, communicate and collaborate.
Why use a Wiki for Real Analysis?
Using a Wiki for this course is intended to:
- provide opportunities for students to collaborate and help each other in the course;
- provide a quick means for the instructor to answer student questions, using mathematical language;
- introduce students to TeX, the standard for mathematics typesetting;
- help students learn collaborative online technologies, which are becoming increasingly important;
- help students see where Real Analysis fits in the broader world of mathematics.