The document describes an innovative scientific and technical writing program that offers an organized online learning approach. The program combines printed study materials generated by experts with a supplementary online section for flexible access. Students can learn at their own pace through online modules, presentations, assignments, quizzes and exams. They receive feedback, monitor their grades, communicate with instructors, and discuss topics with peers to ultimately become a certified technical writer.

1. Scientific and Technical Writing Program An Innovative Approach to Learning

2. Some Basics Organization Syllabus: organized on the main page in the form of course modules; available anytime & anywhere to meet your busy office/college schedule Course Updates Glossary Assignments, Quizzes, Exams Grade book Communication Chat Session E-mail Discussion Board

3. NSTC’s Scientific and Technical Writing Program Unique combination of: Printed study material: Study the material, generated by a dedicated team of in-house experts , personally Online learning: Access the supplementary online section side by side

4. The daily Class Schedule (http://nstc.celnet.in) Student logs on to the course for the first time at the site http://nstc.celnet.in using user-id & password provided.

5. The First Step Entering the Learning Zone

6. Accessing the Course Introductory Screen Contains Guidelines, important information, activities Course materials and activities are organized according to modules

7. Learning the Modular way Module Course Outline Learning Objectives Lesson Plans Interesting Web Resources Extra Online course co ntent Assignments Quizzes Presentations

8. Lesson wise Learning

9. Learning through Power Point Presentations

10. Maintaining your Grades Check your grades and progress anytime and anywhere just by accessing

11. Getting Latest Updates You will get notified of: course updates latest news and announcements changes in schedules, assignments, exam

12. Exploring the Glossary

13. Test yourself- Weekly Exercise

14. Attempting a Weekly Quiz

15. Mid-term Assignments for Grading

16. Appearing in Final Online Exam

17. Chat Session with Faculty

18. E-mail Communication with Instructors Personal attention of talking to the instructor. one-on-one assistance. Prompt replies by instructors to student inquiries

19. Class Discussion on Discussion Board Student can post a question to the class via the discussion board Post work items for class sharing

20. Getting the Assessment & Evaluation reports Final Certification awarded on the basis of:- Mid-Term Assignments Final Online Examination Project Work

21. Become NSTC Certified Professional Technical Writer Winners Choice

22. In a Nutshell Learning at college, office or at home! Secure site which only enrolled students can access 24/7 Access Easily adaptable schedules that put no pressure on the normal course of studies/work Up to date information and knowledge Regular assignments, quizzes and tests, scheduled in such a way that they do not interfere with college examinations and test schedules Instant feedback of exercises, assignments & quizzes Check grades anytime and anywhere just by accessing Close interaction with the course coordinator on one-to-one basis guidance

23. Thank You For Details contact Program Co-ordinator Scientific & Technical Writing Program Nano Science and Technology Consortium C – 56A/28 Sector 62 Noida 201 301 INDIA Email : [email_address] Website : www.nstc.in/programs/writing