FW: Proposed outline: MathML DITA 1.3 Whitepaper

Hello,

Here is what I’m considering for the paper:

Working Title: Making the Most of the New Math Specializations in DITA 1.3

1. Introduction

a. Two separate but related specializations

i. MathML

ii. Equation

2. MathML

a. Advantages

i. XML advantages

1. Style separate from content

2. Localization

3. Re-use

ii. Accessibility

iii. Search

b. Disadvantages

i. Differences in rendering engines

1. MathML 2/MathML 3 support

2. General differences (e.g. stretchy arc in MathJax vs MathFlow)

ii. Authoring may require training

c. MathML specialization in DITA 1.3

3. Equation specialization in DITA 1.3

a. Block vs. inline

b. Figure

c. Equation numbering

4. MathML output

a. XSL-FO: Antenna House

b. HTML: MathJax

c. Independent rendering engines

i. jEuclid

ii. MathFlow

5. Conclusion

I will probably mention Eliot Kimber’s DITA for Publishers somewhere in the MathML output section. I’m not yet certain how that whole section will play out. I do want to give an overview of the state of MathML output today with comments about expectations for future developments.

And then I have a few questions of my own: Do you have a word count limit in mind for this paper? What format do you need me to submit it in? I imagine I will need to include rendered equations in the paper to demonstrate some of the concepts (such as block vs. inline display styles). Should these be included as a particular image format? Also, if you can give me a hard deadline, that will really help me to schedule the authoring of this paper.

Looking forward to hearing your feedback.

Thank you,

Autumn

From: Hackos, Joann [mailto:joann.hackos@comtech-serv.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 12:54 PM
To: Autumn Cuellar; Stan Doherty
Subject: Re: Autumn - - Checking in on your MathML DITA 1.3 Whitepaper

Hi Autumn,

Our next meeting is November 10. If we could have it to review on the 6th, that would probably work best for everyone.

JoAnn

JoAnn T. Hackos, PhD

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From: Autumn Cuellar <autumnc@dessci.com>
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 11:18 AM
To: Stan Doherty <stan@modularwriting.com>
Cc: JoAnn Hackos <joann.hackos@comtech-serv.com>
Subject: RE: Autumn - - Checking in on your MathML DITA 1.3 Whitepaper

Hi Stan,

Thanks for checking in. How about I get you the outline by Nov. 7 so that you can discuss with the subcommittee on your next phone call? Or would it be better to finish it earlier in the week so that they have time to review before the meeting.

Best wishes,

Autumn

From: Stan Doherty [mailto:stan@modularwriting.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 1:56 PM
To: Autumn Cuellar
Cc: Doherty, Stan; Hackos, JoAnn
Subject: Autumn - - Checking in on your MathML DITA 1.3 Whitepaper

Hi Autumn --

Every few weeks the DITA TechComm subcommittee checks in with all the folks doing research and writing.

The TechComm SC is meeting tomorrow . . . any status that you're able to share on your whitepaper? anything we can do to assist?

We meet every other Monday at 12:00PM/EST . . . if it's easier to check in live on the phone, you are always welcome to do that.

:-)

Stan

Stanley Doherty, Ph.D.
Member - OASIS DITA Technical Committee
ModularWriting.com

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