Technial Writers [Reminder] STC India - Chennai One-day Regional Conference on April 26, 2014 @ HCL, Chennai Campus

Hello All,

The India chapter of Society for Technical Communication is pleased to announce a free webinar for Technical Communicators and Technical Editors. Please find the details below.

Webinar: Language Review – a Documentation manager’s Perspective

The session covers the importance of editing for the individual writer, other stakeholders, and the organization. It touches upon peer review and expectations from an editor. The speaker will also dwell on present day editing.

About the speaker

Surag Ramachandran is working as a Documentation Manager at the Financial Services Global Business Unit (FSGBU) of Oracle. In FSGBU, Surag works with the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA), which focuses on the development of analytical applications for the Financial Services Industry.

Surag heads the international documentation and course curriculum team of 13 writers, who develop the end user documents and elearning materials for around 60 applications in OFSAA. Surag has developed the documentation processes for OFSAA and has built the documentation team from scratch.

Before moving to Oracle, he worked with Honeywell and has an overall industry experience of 15 + years in the field of technical writing.

Surag has presented in several STC conferences and has also contributed to the newsletters and magazines in the field of technical writing. Surag is a published author of short stories and also writes for kids in children’s magazines. He also pursues the hobby of making short videos and web series.

Date: Saturday, 10^th May, 2014

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Registration: Please register at: http://www.stc-india.org/events/webinar-on-language-review-a-documentation-managers-perspective-by-surag-ramachandran/

It is a FREE webinar; however, registration is mandatory to receive the webinar details. For any questions, contact Radhika Hari atstcindiaeditingsig@gmail.com.

The last date of registration is Friday, 9th May, 2014.

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Radhika Hari

STC India Editing SIG Owner 2014

On behalf of STC India

Editing is the latest SIG of STC India

STC India Editing SIG plans many events for 2014 – its inaugural year. Technical Editors and Language Reviewers please register with Radhika Hari at harir66@yahoo.com as a contributor to upcoming events.

Events on the cards are:

·         Webinars addressing both writers and editors

·         Articles for INDUS on any aspect of language and editing

·         Survey of the industry on editing practices – Two reviewers required for Questionnaire

·         Editors and Language Reviewers meet up (virtual only) – Moderator and Session Topics to be worked out

·         Intensive language workshops in various metros – Trainers required

We welcome your suggestions as well to broaden the SIG's horizon

 

Radhika Hari

Consultant Writer | STC India Editing SIG Owner 2014

Bengaluru

STC India Webinar By Makarand Pandit on Saturday, 29th March

Hello All,

The India chapter of Society for Technical Communication is pleased to announce a free webinar for technical communicators. Please find the details below.

Webinar Title: “Moodle Introduction”

Moodle is an open source Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. The webinar includes history and evolution of Moodle and its significance. The webinar also covers a live demo of how to set up courses, activities, resources, create interactive quizzes, and manage users using Moodle.

About the speaker

 Makarand Pandit, fondly known as Mak, is the MD and CEO of Technowrites Pvt. Ltd. He is a successful technical communicator, instructional designer, project manager, and trainer; with over 20 years of experience. He is a spiritually inclined person with commitment to the community. Past owner of TWIN, a founder member of STC India chapter, and the first Indian to become STC Associate Fellow. Mak is nominated for the office of STC Director for the year 2014. His hobbies have changed over last few decades from Palmistry, to Film-making, Gardening, and Bodybuilding.

Date: Saturday, 29^th March, 2014

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Registration: Please register at: http://stcindiawebinarbymak.doattend.com/

It’s a FREE webinar; however, registration is mandatory to receive the webinar details. For any questions, contact Mrini Gorla at mrini.gorla@adp.com.

The last date of registration is Friday, 28th March, 2014.

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Mrini Gorla

STC India Webinar Manager

On behalf of STC India

Society for Technical Communication announces a learning session for technical communicators on 22nd March, 2014 in Pune

The India chapter of the Society for Technical Communication is pleased to announce a learning session for technical communicators on 22^nd March, 2014 in Pune.

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Date:

Saturday, 22^nd March, 2014

Time:

10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

We request all attendees to report 10 minutes before the session.

Venue:

BMC Software India Pvt. Ltd.

Tower A, ICC Tech Park, Senapati Bapat Road, Namdev Bhirat Saduji Path, Durga Nagar, Model Colony, Gokhalenagar, Pune, MH 411016

How to get to the Venue:

BMC Software, Pune - Google Maps

Agenda:
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.                “Interactive Graphics… Exploration and Implementation” by Hemant Baliwala, BMC

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.                “Trends in Tutorials” by Makarand Pandit, Technowrites

Audience:

Both the sessions will be useful for all, experienced writers as well as beginners.

About “Interactive Graphics… Exploration and Implementation”
In this session, Hemant will explain the concept of multi-tiered interactive graphics using implemented examples and WIP prototypes. He will also give a demo on how to create interactive graphics. Interactive graphics can visually explain a complex workflow involving multiple components or stages while also providing contextual links to related online documentation, community discussions, and videos.

Hemant is a Staff Information Developer at BMC Software, and is exploring the use of multimedia and interactive content in technical communication.

About “Trends in Tutorials”
Join this session to understand the latest trends in tutorials from the TW guru, Mak Pandit.

Mak will talk about why tutorials must be an integral part of your doc set, what are the user expectations associated with them, what are the various forms of tutorials across different industry verticals, and of course, how to create good tutorials.
He will also give a quick demo of a tutorial-authoring software.

Makarand is one of the first few people to become a tech writer in India, and has been a torch-bearer for the Indian TW community. He is the CEO and MD of Technowrites, an institute for studying Technical Writing formally.

Registration:

Registration is mandatory and is at a nominal charge of Rs. 50/-.

Send a mail to Mugdha Kulkarni at mail.mugdha@gmail.com with the subject line: [Pune STC: Registration for 22 March 2014].

The last date of registration is Monday, 17^th March, 2014.

Contact Details:
Mugdha Kulkarni: 9822338342

Deval Faldu: 7798981264