Objective:
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To develop and improve the scientific and
technical writing (technical
communication) skills in the participants
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To cater to the technical communication needs
of new entrants and working
professionals
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To introduce with the theory and tools of
technical communication
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To enable to produce clear and effective
scientific and technical documents
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To enhance the level of technical
communication and practices
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To create professional technical
communicators' traits in an enthusiastic
English speaker .
In
a nutshell, the objective of the program is to impart strong technical
/scientific writing fundamentals to the trainees thus creating professionals
well grounded in the principles of scientific and technical documentation which
in turn meets the emerging industry requirements
Aim:
No matter which industry you're
considering for a career, it probably employs technical communicators.
Technical communicators work in IT, computer science, Engineering, medicine,
environmental studies, electronics, Government, Media, Publishing, the
aerospace industry, and just about any field in which people must interpret and
use technology. They are an indispensable part of today's technological society
Career Opportunities:
Technical & Content Writing is one of the fastest growing fields with among the best pay-packages in the industry (Rs. 20,000-1,50,000 per month) and has job opportunities for people from all educational backgrounds. Technical and Content Writers can work full time for MNC's or from home.
Who's Hiring..?
IBM, Clinsys, Adobe, Jubilant-Organosys, Accenture, Wipro, Sun Microsystems, Novartis, Ranbaxy, Oracle, HP, HCL, PTC Software, Vedam Infotech, HSBC Electronic Data Processing, GlobalEdge, Total IT Solutions, Rapidsoft Technologies, Impact Technologies, Logiciel Information Systems, ITC InfoTech, Vimukti Technologies, Artech Infosystems, EXFO India, Pagetraffic.com, Innodata, Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz, PhoneyTunes.Com, Nextag Software & Services, TCS, Dr. Lal's Path labs, Hindustan Levers, Tech Mahindra, Unichem Labs, Biocon, Pfizer & MRF
Duration
6 Month
With Distance Learning Methodology, daily interaction through
learning and (optional) contact classes.
Eligibility
Pursuing Graduation, Graduates, Post Graduates, with or without experience, Housewives, from all educational streams.
Technical Writing Course Features
The Scientific and Technical Writing Programme is a unique programme that builds up the documentation skills of the participant with a clear agenda of increasing employability. Hence, the instructors (who are practicing Technical Writer themselves) impart practical on-hands training by making the participant create industry-level documentation. After a 6-month continuous learning process, the participant is finally rewarded with a Joint Certification by NSTC & SkillZip that is valued by the industry and academia alike.
Contact Classes (optional)
Contact classes are available on weekends delivered by industry experts, the classes include hands on training and live projects.
Fee Structure:
The program fee should be sent along with complete application form and
documents as mentioned in the application form at Noida, Corporate Office.
The fee should be paid through a demand draft in favor of
Nano Science & Technology Consortium payable at Delhi/New Delhi.
Draft should be sent to:
Program Co-ordinator, Scientific and Technical Writing
Nano Science & Technology Consortium
(New Address)A-105, 3rd Floor, Sector-63, Noida, U.P.,
India
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Fee Details
Indian Students
Overseas Students
Program
Fee
Rs. 10,000/-*
US$ 600
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* Inclusive of 10.3% service tax.
Program
Methodology:
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Join
the program by submitting the application form with necessary fee.
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Receive Scientific
and technical Writing kit including study material, CD (s) and
assignments at your postal address.
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Self
study of Scientific and Technical Writing kit.
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Participate
on web portal activities on www.nstc.in, receive internet based support.
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Submit
assignments/ paper for award of Certification.
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Receive
certification from "Nano Science and Technology Consortium"
after submission of paper.
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Receive
on going support from "Nano
Science and Technology Consortium".
Award
of Certificate:
Candidate is awarded with a program completion certificate
after satisfactory submission and the clearance of the assignments .
The time period required
to complete the certification is six months. Candidates are instructed to
complete and ensure the submission of the compulsory assignments to the NSTC
within the stipulated time period. Failing to submit and get clearance on the
compulsory assignments, on or before the program conclusion date, requires a
re- registration in the same program.
This facilitates an extension of three months
(maximum) period for the submission of requisite assignments
Syllabus
:
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Scientific
and Technical Writing: An Overview.
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Main
categories of scientific and technical documents
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Scientific
and Technical Writing (English)- basic principles/ norms of good writing,
clear writing, grammar and writing style, editing and revising, Proof-reading
marks.
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Processes
and Guidelines- writing process, audience analysis, job analysis, revision
techniques, library consultation, documentation, cross-referencing.
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Introduction
to the important tools employed in the preparation of a quality
scientific-technical communication- Microsoft (MS) Office,MS Visio, Robo Help
Office, Adobe Frame- Maker, Quadralay Web-Works, Epic Editor etc.
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Scientific
Research Paper: Sections of a scientific paper, how to prepare and publish a
scientific paper, significant global conventions and norms concerning
scientific-technical writing/ publishing, referencing, yardsticks in the
evaluation of scientific-technical writings.
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Manuals:
Main
types, a standard- user, installation or maintenance manual, writing of an
effective explanation, introduction, and creation of an elaborate outline for a
technical manual.
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Reports:
Major categories of reports- technical, progress, project, inspection,
feasibility, recommendation, incident, trip and other reports, their overview,
structure and process.
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Proposals,
Business Plans and Press Releases.
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Meeting
Documents- Minutes and Agenda.
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Letters-
Job Application Letters,
Acceptance
Letters,
Transmittal Letters,
Letters of
Inquiry,
Technical-Information
Letters and Memoranda,
References
and Letters of Recommendation,
Obtaining
Letters of Recommendation,
Writing
Letters of Recommendation .
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Theses.
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Software
Design Specification.
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Contracts
and Agreements.
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Electronic Documents.
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Resumes.
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Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
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Specification sheets.
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Standards.
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Other documents- Catalogs, Pamphlets,
Fact Sheets, Release Notes, Discrepancy Notices, White papers
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Instructional design
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Document,
design aspects- book design, page design, headings. Visual elements- tables,
graphs and charts etc.
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Formatting
conventions, final packaging.
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Selected relevant bodies, global conventions and norms concerning
scientific-technical writing/ publishing, referencing.
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Ethical norms, rights and permissions
Joining
Procedure:
Aspirants who wish to apply for the
Scientific and Technical Writing program can download the free application
form from our website: www.nstc.in/Programs
or send a written request for the complete brochure and application
form of the program along with a DD of Rs. 100 orUS$
50 (outside India) in favour of "Nano Science and Technology Consortium"
Completed application form along with
all the documents should be sent to:
"Nano Science and Technology Consortium"
(New Address)A-105, 3rd Floor, Sector-63, Noida, U.P.,201301
Duly
filled application form, must be accompanied with Bank Draft (Please
refer to the section
Fee Structurefor details) in favour of
"Nano Science and Technology Consortium", payable at Delhi/ New Delhi, along
with a copy of the certificate/ mark sheet of the highest Degree and
2 copies of passport size photographs.
Contact us:
Program Co-ordinator, Scientific and Technical Writing
Email :
tech.writing@nstc.in
Contact No. :09958161117, (0120)-478103-05
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