Copernicus Publications
SOIL Template
Write your SOIL paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official Copernicus Publications format — with author–year references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the SOIL format
| Publisher | Copernicus Publications |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Copernicus) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', SOIL, 12(3), pp. 45–58. |
| Layout | Single column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
Related journal templates
SOIL template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the SOIL format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the SOIL template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Copernicus Publications single-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does SOIL use?
SOIL uses Author–year (Copernicus) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', SOIL, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Is the SOIL template one column or two?
SOIL uses a single-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what Copernicus Publications expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to SOIL?
No. DocuGuru generates the copernicus LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Copernicus Publications-ready SOIL document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the SOIL template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the SOIL format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
What is SOIL?
Copernicus Publications journal. It is a earth and environmental sciences journal, published by Copernicus Publications.
Can I export a submission-ready SOIL PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official SOIL template (the copernicus class, single-column) that is ready to submit to Copernicus Publications, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the SOIL template cost?
You can start writing in the SOIL template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready SOIL PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.