Making life easier when writing engineering paper

To self:

1. Always write the equations, no matter if it's only the alpha sign in Math Equation (Latex equivalent) so as to save you from more grief later when copying the text for full dissertation.

2. Always keep a good citation method. EndNote doesn't install at all for me, Memento does not work on Word 2003. Need to find an alternative.

3. Write summary at the same time when reading the paper for the 2nd time. First time is for understanding and scribbling.

4. IEEE: Mark equation with (x) right justified. Refer to equation later with "Therefore, (x)..." without using Equation (x) or Eq (x). However, to begin a sentence, we should "Equation x..."

5. IEEE: Annotate tables and figures with "Figure x: bla bla" and "Table x: bla bla". Refer to figure and table with abbreviation "Fig" and "Table". Tables are numbered with Roman numerals.

Infinite: Start early... Who am I kidding? I kick myself every sem. I thought I'd be wiser by now.