STC INDIA CHAPTER: ANNUAL COMPETITION 2013
Hello Technical Writers,
As the STC INDIA CHAPTER – ANNUAL MEET is round the corner, it’s time for the STC INDIA ANNUAL COMPETITION 2013!
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 three 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 annualcompetition2013@stc-india.org latest by 30 September, 2013.
CATEGORIES
1. Projects
If you have been appreciated for your project, send us a sample of your work omitting 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
3. Proposals
Do you have any proposal in mind that can help Technical Writers perform better, or can help Technical Writing, as a profession,
revolutionize itself? If yes, explain your proposal in your own style.
Word Limit: 500-1500 words; Language: English; Medium: PDF or PPT
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, 2013. 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 three categories. However, only one entry per category, per individual will be entertained.
– Fill the Participant Information.docx sheet (attached) and send it along with your entry. This will contain the participant’s details. Ensure that you DO NOT mention your identity (name, e-mail, organization etc.) on your submission documents. This will ensure that the contest is fairly judged.
Send your entries to annualcompetition2013@stc-india.org . Also, contact this e-mail ID if you need any further information.
RESULTS
The results will be announced in the STC INDIA CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE to be held in Goa, India (11-12 October, 2013).
Hope to see a terrific response!
Yours Sincerely,
Harkirtan Kaur
STC-India Chapter
Competitions Manager 2013