1. MAKING A TECHNICAL PAPER SEDS International Conference - SEDSIC ’07 September 22 nd & 23 rd, 2007 @ VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India NAKSHATRA Technical Paper/Poster Presentation Event

2. What is a Technical Paper?  A technical paper is a compilation of a researcher’s work on a SPECIFIC TOPIC.  The work is arranged in a specific & unique format.  A researcher aims to publicize his work and attain critical acclaim through his Paper.  A Technical Paper becomes truly acclaimed when it is published in a leading science JOURNAL.  Examples of some science journals include Nature (undoubtedly the best!), Science, Science Direct (e-Journal) etc.  However, before getting published, the Paper undergoes a detailed & strict review process by leading scientists & researchers in the respective field.

3. Types of Technical Papers  Technical RESEARCH PAPER This paper should show experimental data (actual wet- lab experiments have to be carried out & their results interpreted).  Technical REVIEW PAPER This paper is a compilation of ideas & data from other review or research papers. As it is easier to make, this type of paper is more common. However, it can never reach up to a technical paper in terms of critical scientific acclaim.

4. Contents of Technical Review Paper  Abstract  Table of Contents (optional)  Introduction  Review of Problem (optional)  Methods (optional)  Results & Discussion  Innovation Involved (optional)  Conclusions  References

5. Guidelines  B BOTH PAPER & POSTER PRESENTATION FINALISTS HAVE TO SUBMIT A TECHNICAL (REVIEW) PAPER.  The Technical Paper will be included in the Conference Souvenir CD. he paper should be in the proper format of a Technical Review Paper. here is no particular word limit. he standard format for technical papers is the IEEE format. Papers in this format are easily available on the Internet for reference.  D Deviations from the IEEE format are permissible but they should contain the headings mentioned in the previous slide. he paper can be made using Microsoft WinWord.  Format: Word 2003 format (.doc) or Adobe PDF format (.pdf)  The paper has to be sent as an attachment to nakshatra.sedsic07@gmail.com along with an e-mail with the subject: TECHNICAL PAPER.  Deadline for submission of paper: 15 th September 2007

6. For Further Queries Please contact the following persons for any further queries regarding the format of the Technical Paper: NAKSHATRA Event Coordinators MOHSIN BIN LATHEEF III B. Tech. Biotechnology, SBCBE, VIT University Ph: +91-9894063698 KRISHNA MOHANTY III B. Tech. I. T., SCS, VIT University Ph: +91-9994627720 Email ID: nakshatra.sedsic07@gmail.com