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Understanding Scientific and Technical Writing
Future of  Technical Writing
Job Scenario & Career Growth
Salary Statistics
Program Objective
Program Duration
Eligibility
Fee Structure
Course Modules and Syllabus
Programs Implementation Methodology
Assessment and  Evaluation
Award of Certification
Program Benefits
Dates and other Schedules
Joining Procedure
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SALIENT FEATURES
Driven by Experienced & Trained Faculty
E-learning Platform of NSTC
Regular Evaluation & Exercises
Real-Time Projects
Personalized Guidance & Support
Knowledge of technical writing tools, focus  on practical implementation
Self-explanatory support material
Placement Assistance
QUOTATIONS
"Without publication,  science is dead."
     Gerard Piel
"Without books, history is silent, literature is dumb, science is crippled, thought and speculation are at a stand still."
Barbara W.Tuckman

"State your facts as simply as possible, even boldly. No one wants flower of eloquence or literary ornaments in a research article."

R.B.McKerrow
"The ill & unfit choice of words wonderfully obstructs the understanding."
Francis Bacon
"If the reader is to grasp what the writer means the writer must understand what the reader needs."
George D. Gopen and Judith A. Swan
"The report by its very length defends itself against the risk of being read."
Winston Churchill
Frequently Asked Quetion
This section answers frequently asked questions about all aspects of our program. If you do not find the answer you are looking for, please send us your query to: tech.writing@nstc.in


Program FAQs

Q)Is the training program accredited?

A) The Training program need not be accredited. This is an industry oriented knowledge enhancement program designed to provide Scientific and Technical Writing skills. NTSCs programs are alreadywell-taken and industry endorsed. Click here to see a list of participants/affiliations of Nano Sensitization Program.
Q)What is the application procedure?
A) Please see Program Implementation Methodology.
Q) What is the eligibility of the course?
A) Please see Eligibility.
Q) What is the duration of the course?
A) Please see Program Duration.
Q) What is the fee structure?
A) Please see Fee Structure.
Q) Are there any scholarships available?
A) Please see Scholarship & Scholarships Terms and Conditions.
Q) Are there a maximum/minimum number of students per course?
A) There are no such criteria as present. However, if the desired number of students is not achieved the course would not run or students will be merged with the next batch. There is no maximum. Batches are divided as necessary to ensure every student receives the appropriate amount of attention.
Q) What topics are covered in the course?
A) Please see Syllabus.
Q) Is it necessary to be from Science background?
A) No. You should be adaptable to learning new technologies and you should be familiar with science terminology.
Q) Do you have any flexible training schedule for the working employees?
A) Yes, there is special attention for working employees (day/night shifts) and regular students and they can have access to the class through online mode and can have access to progress and class work online 24/7.
Q) What is the expertise of your faculty?
A) To mould you into a competent Technical Writer, we have expert faculty with specializations in academic and technical education
Q) Can I hold the course and join later?
A) Yes, you can take a short break and rejoin the training. Please see Course Duration.
Q) Can I submit late application for admission to the course?
A) NSTC gives sufficient time to join for its courses. However, if someone misses the opportunity he/she may be allowed to join provided not much of the time has lapsed .In case, much time has lapsed he/she can join the next batch. Program coordinator can be contacted in this regard. In this case, scholarship is forfeited as it is applicable to first few applicants.
Q) Do you provide placement assistance?
A) Placement Cell of NSTC helps for students in getting placements. NSTC will provide internationally leading expertise and resources. Academic excellence and a willingness to learn and work in an interdisciplinary environment are a prerequisite.

Program Methodology FAQs

Q) Prior computer qualification is necessary to pursue this course?
A) No, prior computer qualification is required but knowledge of basic computer operations are required , ability to communicate in English is required. Training on Technical Writing Tools will be given online
Q) What software/hardware do I need for this course
A) Generally the course requires: a computer, broadband (128 kbps or greater) connection,CD-ROM Drive
Q) What if I dont have a computer at my place?
A) You can go to a cyber caf in that case.
Q) How much time do I need to devote for this course?
A) We suggest at least 5-6 hours per week for you to have a good grade and understanding about Technical writing. Although this will depend on things like your learning ability, your reading and writing speeds, your interest in wider reading. There are leisure readings and web links for knowledge enhancement.
Q) Are you providing any course material for the trainees?
A) Yes, every participant enrolled in the course gets printed books along with softcopy (CDs) of the required material.
Q) What kind of online web based assistance would be provided?
A) Please see Program Implementation Methodology.
Q) Do you have any examination center?
A) No. Mid-term Assessment will be web-based. Final assessment can be sent in the form of a project report. Based on the evaluation of these assessments students will be graded and certification will be provided.
Q) Where should I send any course related query?
A) You can send in your queries to tech.writing@nstc.in 
Q) How would the student be communicated regarding the assignments, chat sessions and other activities?
A) The assignments, chat sessions, exercises or question papers, other relevant information and all the important administrative circulars etc. are provided to the candidates online/ offline. These are conveniently made available in the 'Candidate's Corner' at our web site, www.nstc.celnet.in.

Cerification/Evaluation FAQs

Q) Please let me know the evaluation basis i.e the tests/exams undertaken for evaluation.
A) Evaluation will be based on mid-term assessment and final assessment. Mid-term Assessment would be web-based. Final assessment can be sent in the form of a project report. In addition to this, regular quizzes, assignments will be given which will have certain weight age in the final evaluation.
Q) What is the Grading Criteria of the assignments?
A) Please see Assessments and their evaluation.
Q) What is the mode of examination for students from out side India?
A) Regarding examination for the students in India and outside India, This particular course does not have examination students have to write a paper on the subject mentioned or as per the student choice and submit to NSTC by post , based on the evaluation of these papers students will be graded and certificates will be provided to students .
Q)Where should I correspond regarding Scientific and Technical Writing Program and where should I send my application?
The Program coordinator
Scientific and Technical Writing Program
NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM
C-56 A/28, Sector - 62
Noida - 201301, UP( INDIA
Tel : 0120- 4330376, 2404690
Mobile : 09818206463

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