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Scientific and Technical Writing Prospectus

Objective:

  • To develop and improve the scientific and technical writing (technical communication) skills in the participants
  • To cater to the technical communication needs of new entrants and  working professionals
  • To introduce with the theory and tools of technical communication
  • To enable to produce clear and effective scientific and technical documents
  • To enhance the level of technical communication and practices
  • 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

      Fee Details           Indian Students              Overseas Students

    Program Fee                Rs. 10,000/-*                              US$ 600

* Inclusive of 10.3% service tax.

Program Methodology:

  • Join the program by submitting the application form with necessary fee. 
  • Receive Scientific and technical Writing  kit including study material, CD (s) and assignments at your postal address.
  • Self study of Scientific and Technical Writing kit.
  • Participate on web portal activities on www.nstc.in, receive internet based support.
  • Submit assignments/ paper for award of Certification.
  • Receive certification from "Nano Science and Technology Consortium" after submission of paper.
  • 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 :

  • Scientific and Technical Writing: An Overview.
  • Main categories of scientific and technical documents
  • Scientific and Technical Writing (English)- basic principles/ norms of good writing, clear writing, grammar and writing style, editing and revising, Proof-reading marks.
  • Processes and Guidelines- writing process, audience analysis, job analysis, revision techniques, library consultation, documentation, cross-referencing. 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Reports: Major categories of reports- technical, progress, project, inspection, feasibility, recommendation, incident, trip and other reports, their overview, structure and process.
  • Proposals, Business Plans and Press Releases.
  • Meeting Documents- Minutes and Agenda.
  • 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 .
  • Theses. 
  •  Software Design Specification.
  •  Contracts and Agreements.
  •   Electronic Documents.
  •   Resumes.
  •  Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  •   Specification sheets.
  •   Standards.
  • Other documents- Catalogs, Pamphlets, Fact Sheets, Release Notes, Discrepancy Notices, White papers
  • Instructional design .
  • Document, design aspects- book design, page design, headings. Visual elements- tables, graphs  and charts etc.
  • Formatting conventions, final packaging.
  • Selected relevant bodies, global conventions and norms concerning scientific-technical writing/ publishing, referencing.
  • 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