Primers Style

Please make sure you are familiar with the purpose of the series.

Mathematics/Statistics: assume a basic familiarity with calculus, linear algebra and statistics, but even so be kind. If more advance concepts are needed please ground them in the basics.

Figures: High quality graphics are encouraged.

General style: Think about writing an expanded review paper. Most review papers are aimed at a fairly specialized audience. A good primer takes such a paper, and expands it to make it accessible to the nonspecialist, namely, providing additional motivation and background for the general issues, and more fully introducing specialized terms and concepts.

Assume that the reader will be smart (but non specialized).