As the 16th STC India Annual Conference activities gathers momentum, it’s time for the STC INDIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMPETITION 2014!
As a Technical Writer, you must have done tremendous work! Numerous projects, proposals, write-ups…now, it is time to get recognized for your professional skills. Do you have an idea brewing up in your mind? Have you completed a project where you were applauded for your skill as a Technical Writer? Did you give in your bit to revolutionize the way Technical Writers work in your organization?
NOW is the time to get applauded for it!
ANNUAL COMPETITION – INTRODUCTION
This year, we have two different categories for the competition. The rules of the competition are listed further in this mail. The competition will be judged by an elite panel of experienced Technical Writers.
To participate, send your entries to conference2014@stc-india.org on or latest by 30 September, 2014 with the subject entry- STC INDIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMPETITION 2014!
CATEGORIES
1. Projects
If you have been appreciated for your project, send us a sample of your work removing client-sensitive data. Explain what makes your documentation unique and applaudable.
Word Limit: 500-1500 words; Language: English; Medium: PDF or Web Help
2. Best Practices
Did you follow any best practices in your project that helped you work more efficiently? If yes, explain why and how did you adopt these
practices and how did they help?
Word Limit: 500-1500 words; Language: English; Medium: PDF
RULES
- Competition is open to everyone. STC membership is not a requirement.
- You can participate only as an individual. No group entries are accepted.
- Last date of submission: 30 September, 2014. No extension is possible.
- The work must be original and the client-sensitive information and your organization’s references must be completely removed.
- You can participate in any or all of the two categories. However, only one entry per category, per individual will be entertained.
- Entries will be judged based on the following criteria-whether it allows non-experts to gain insight into the research subject, demonstration and importance of the discussed subject in achieving research goals and clarity, organization and visual design of the presentation.
- The decision of the judges is non-negotiable and final.
- Winners will receive their awards on the 16th STC INDIA CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE to be held in Vivanta by Taj Hotel, Bengaluru on December 5-6, 2014.