In addition to these models of style, many useful references are available. Some are listed at the end of these guidelines. Style and format We assume that our authors are at least sometime-readers of the Magazine , with some knowledge of its traditions. If so, they know that most papers are published either as Articles or as Notes. Articles have a broader scope than Notes and usually run longer than 2000 words.
Notes are typically shorter and more narrowly focused.
Articles should be divided into a few sections, each with a carefully chosen title. Notes, being shorter, usually need less formal sectioning. Footnotes and subsectioning are almost never used in the Magazine . In addition to expository pieces, we accept a limited number of Math Bites, poems, cartoons, Proofs Without Words, and other miscellanea. List references either alphabetically or in the order cited in the text, adhering closely to the Magazine 's style for capitalization, use of italics, etc.