F2. Scientific Reports Editing

Training for English, Engineering, Journalism and other students

SDS/III has a back-log of scientific reports and technical journal articles that require completion and editing, prior being publicly released. Becoming skilled with main reporting and editing methods to produce scientifically publishable technical reports and gaining associated technical experience are main objectives of this training assignment.

List of main tasks: Conduct research on selected report to get proper technical background; Review other reports related to your selected technical issue; Interact with associated scientists and engineers; Organize and document used and cited resources; Study main administative procedures used in scientific reports editing; Get familiar with formal requirements for a publishable product; Produce your technical edit report; Meet with other technical writers and get theirs feedback on your product; Publish your finalized report in appropriate websites and journals.