| Course Status : | Upcoming |
| Course Type : | |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 12 weeks |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date : | 26 Jan 2026 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date : | |
| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 4.5 — 8.0 |
| Industry Details : | Science and Technology |
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Week 1: Foundations of Academic Writing
Week 2: Enhancing Articulation in Research Writing
Week 3: Articulating a Research Article
Week 4: Manuscript Preparation and Submission
Week 5: Ethics in Research and Response to Reviewers
Week 6: Crafting Competitive Project Proposals – Part I
Week 7: Crafting Competitive Project Proposals – Part II
Week 8: Funding Agencies and Requirements
Week 9: Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Week 10: Prior Art Search and Patentability
Week 11: Drafting Patent Applications and Writing Claims
Week 12: Case Studies and Best Practices
Glasman-Deal, H. (2020). Science Research Writing: For Native and Non-native Speakers of English (2nd Ed.). World Scientific.
Murray, R. (2017). Writing for Academic Journals (4th Ed.). Routledge.
Alley, M. (2018). The Craft of Scientific Writing (4th Ed.). Springer.
Locke, L.F., Spirduso, W.W., & Silverman, S.J. (2014). Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals (6th Ed.). SAGE Publications.
Ganguli, P. (2010). Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashing the Knowledge Economy. Tata McGraw Hill.
ACT, L. O. A. (1970). THE PATENTS ACT, 1970.
WIPO (2022). WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook. World Intellectual Property Organization
Dr Balasubramanian Esakki received PhD in the field of Robotics and Control at Concordia
University, Montreal, Canada. He is presently working as Professor in
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technical Teachers
Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai. He published three books, more than
150 publications in the reputed Journals and International conferences and 7
patents have been granted under his credit. He received grants from various
Government of India funding programmes supported through Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO),
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Science and Engineering Research
Board (SERB), Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and other funding agencies
which includes various international collaborations such as Indo – Taiwan,
Canada and Southkorea. His team developed UAVs for diverse applications
including power line inspection, telecom tower inspection and radiation
measurement, bridge inspection, environmental monitoring, mining,
infrastructure assessment, crop monitoring, pesticide spraying, surveillance
and traffic monitoring etc. His team won the first prize in the National level
competition organized by Power Grid Corporation Limited and prestigious telecom
sector Aegis Graham bell award in the category of best innovative business
model. He also carried out consultancy projects for diverse national agencies
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
(IGCAR), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), ISRO and automobile sector.
His research interests are UAVs, robotics, 3D Printing, Non linear control
systems and sensors with online data acquisition systems.
Dr. Shoba K.N. is an Associate Professor of English
at the Department of Education, NITTTR Chennai, Ministry of Education,
Government of India. With a Ph.D. in English and a Gold Medalist in M.A.
Education, she brings over 15 years of distinguished experience in language
education, teacher training, instructional design, and publishing. Dr. Shoba
has designed and coordinated SWAYAM courses, including “English for Research
Paper Writing,” “Communication Skills in English,” and modules on NEP 2020,
research methodology, and design thinking for educators. Her contributions
encompass several books (notably on communicative and technical English,
writing skills, and ecoliterature), curriculum consultancy, and editorial roles
in international journals. Her research projects encompass the British Council
ELT Research Partnership Award, Rotary Club’s Innovative Teacher Award, and
recent “Best Paper Award” (2024), she is renowned for empowering educators in
research-driven teaching, content development, and experiential pedagogy.
Dr. M. Anil Kumar
is an Associate Professor at the Department of Rural and
Entrepreneurship Development, National Institute of Technical Teachers
Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai, where he contributes extensively to
advancing technical teacher education, rural development, and
entrepreneurship-based capacity building. With more than 13 years of multidisciplinary
experience spanning academia, R&D laboratories, and industrial
environmental consulting. He is recognized for his expertise in entrepreneurship,
environmental engineering, and sustainable technologies, with work
spanning bioremediation, waste valorization, and environmental compliance.
Prior to joining
NITTTR, Dr. Anil Kumar worked as a Senior Scientist at CSIR–Central
Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, and
served as an Honorary Assistant Professor at the Academy of
Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) from 2015 to 2023. A
graduate of Anna University, he holds a B.Tech. in
Biotechnology, Masters in Environmental Science & Technology,
and a doctorate in Technology. His professional portfolio
includes key contributions in diverse industrial clusters, where
he served as a NABET-recognized EIA Coordinator for Common
Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) and Functional Area Expert
in Water Pollution, Waste Management, and Hazard
Assessment.
At NITTTR Chennai, he
plays an active role in institutional initiatives related to SWAYAM MOOCs,
faculty development programmes, research supervision,
and rural entrepreneurship promotion. Dr. Anil Kumar also
coordinates a SWAYAM MOOC on Blue Economy Entrepreneurship, a
niche area that aligns with the mandate of self-sufficiency and
building resilient coastal communities.
His work contributes
significantly to national goals in environmental sustainability, rural
innovation, and skill development. His earlier
involvement in the nationwide Jigyasa Programme, a visionary
initiative of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India (2016–2023), highlights his
commitment to science outreach, student engagement,
and HRD in the S&T ecosystem.
A prolific researcher,
Dr. Anil Kumar has authored 70+ publications in SCI/Scopus
listed journals and contributed 15 book chapters with
international publishers. His research spans environmental management,
bioremediation, nanotechnology, biomass
valorization, analytical method development, and sustainable
process design. Dr. Anil Kumar’s research work has gained widespread
attention with citations grossing over 1,880 and an h-index of 22.
He is supervising four doctoral researchers and has co-supervised one Ph.D. scholar
and guided more than 20 UG/PG dissertations, and contributed exhaustively to
the sponsored research and consultancy projects. His academic influence extends
through editorial roles, including serving as Guest Editor for Journal
of Hazardous Materials Advances (Elsevier), and as an invited reviewer for
many reputed journals.
He continues to serve
on doctoral advisory committees across leading institutions such as
AcSIR, NIT, Anna University, Bharathiar University, Bharathidasan University,
and SRM University. His active memberships in professional bodies, invited
lectures, and collaborations with industry and government organizations reflect
his commitment to environmental stewardship, rural development,
and technological innovation. Through his research, teaching, and
outreach, Dr. Anil Kumar is contributing to national capacity building,
sustainable development, and the creation of resilient rural and industrial
ecosystems in India.
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Grading Policy:
- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.
- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.
- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.
Eligibility for Certification:
- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.
Certificate Details:
- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.
- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.
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