A&O SCI M238How to Write and Publish Scientific Papers
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
(Same as Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences M237.) Introduction to process of scientific manuscript writing and publishing. Offers insights into fun and frustration of manuscript writing, important rules for manuscript structuring and scientific language, and advice on how to deal with review process. Students gain familiarity with general principles of successful publishing process. Addresses different stages of manuscript writing and publishing by answering when are data ready for publishing, where to publish, how to structure manuscript, best way to present data, how to properly get out message, which writing ethics to consider, how to effectively use citation program, how to communicate with reviewers and editors, and efficient ways to manage coauthors.
S/U or letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
Official UCLA wording
Recommended preparation: planning to prepare or in the process of preparing manuscripts.
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Requires
Everything that has to come before this course, not just the courses named in the requisite above.
Nothing — this is an entry point.
Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
No course in the catalog lists this as a requisite.