3. Workflow

3.4. Add meaning, not just symbols

Even when equations are technically accessible, they can still be hard to interpret without context. For complex expressions, include a short explanation: 

  • What does the equation represent? 
  • What is the key takeaway?

For example, instead of only presenting an equation, add: 

\nabla \cdot \mathbf{E} = \frac{\rho}{\varepsilon_0}    "The divergence of the electric field equals charge density divided by permittivity."

This small addition can make a big difference in comprehension.