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Etiquette on the Net
What is Netiquette?
Communicating clearly on the Internet without creating misunderstandings is a challenge. One problem is that you haven't any facial expressions, body language, or environment to help you express yourself; another that there is little "give and take" for developing what you mean to say or are discussing.
Maintain a positive tone: When communicating online, we often forget that we are
communicating with other human beings because we only see a computer screen. It's easy to misinterpret your correspondent's meaning, so always stop and think about your response before hitting submit. Always, ask yourself "Would I say that to a person’s face?"
Use appropriate grammar and structure: In other words, avoid using "R U" instead of "are you". There are some students in class that may not understand this type of communication, not to mention it does nothing to help expand your writing and vocabulary skills.
Avoid personal attacks and flames: Do not respond to personal attacks or flames when responding online. If you feel that you are being verbally attacked, please email your Instructor.
Avoid Offensive language: Cursing, racial slurs, and other types of language that would not be appropriate in a face-to-face class are also inappropriate online.
Be respectful: Always be polite and respectful in your discussions. Discussions are
constructed so that they will allow you to think critically and offer theory plus opinion. There will be differences in opinions. There will be many points of views to answering each discussion. Think before you criticize another student or your instructor. One negative comment can destroy your relationship with your instructor and the class.
Make a good impression
Your words and content represent you; review/edit your words and images before sending.
Cite others' work you use:
Refer to the Guide on "Citation" http://www.studygs.net/citation.htm
How to Use Proper Email Etiquette When Writing to Professor
Simple steps to send a respectful email that won't get you on your professor's bad side.
Check out the following websites for an overview of Netiquette:
The Core Rules of Netiquette
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
Netiquette Guidelines
https://sites.google.com/a/idahopd.org/blended-learning/netiquette-guidelines
From Study Guides and Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/netiquette.htm
Study Guides and Stategies Index (Visit Often!)
http://www.studygs.net/index.htm
Communicating clearly on the Internet without creating misunderstandings is a challenge. One problem is that you haven't any facial expressions, body language, or environment to help you express yourself; another that there is little "give and take" for developing what you mean to say or are discussing.
Maintain a positive tone: When communicating online, we often forget that we are
communicating with other human beings because we only see a computer screen. It's easy to misinterpret your correspondent's meaning, so always stop and think about your response before hitting submit. Always, ask yourself "Would I say that to a person’s face?"
Use appropriate grammar and structure: In other words, avoid using "R U" instead of "are you". There are some students in class that may not understand this type of communication, not to mention it does nothing to help expand your writing and vocabulary skills.
Avoid personal attacks and flames: Do not respond to personal attacks or flames when responding online. If you feel that you are being verbally attacked, please email your Instructor.
Avoid Offensive language: Cursing, racial slurs, and other types of language that would not be appropriate in a face-to-face class are also inappropriate online.
Be respectful: Always be polite and respectful in your discussions. Discussions are
constructed so that they will allow you to think critically and offer theory plus opinion. There will be differences in opinions. There will be many points of views to answering each discussion. Think before you criticize another student or your instructor. One negative comment can destroy your relationship with your instructor and the class.
Make a good impression
Your words and content represent you; review/edit your words and images before sending.
Cite others' work you use:
Refer to the Guide on "Citation" http://www.studygs.net/citation.htm
How to Use Proper Email Etiquette When Writing to Professor
Simple steps to send a respectful email that won't get you on your professor's bad side.
- Always use subject lines. When filling the subject line, make sure that you mention what the email is for or in regards to. You don't want it to seem like a randomly generated subject and end up in your professor's spam folder.
- Address your professor directly; don't just launch straight into a request. Examples: 'Dear Dr. Smith', 'Hi, Dr. Jones', 'Dr. Zimmerman, I hope all's well with you...'
- Identify yourself: If your college or university email address doesn't use your full last name or if your professor may not know you as well, then make sure your first sentence identifies who you are by name. If your class is large, or taught in multiple sections, you may want to include your class and meeting time as well.
- Be polite: Don't make demands, don't accuse, remember to write please and thank you.
- Be succinct: Keep your message short and to the point. Your professor is going to have probably hundreds of email messages to wade through each day. Just get to the point and politely, respectfully, ask your request.
- Be specific: This may seem to conflict with the previous step, but it needn't be. Make sure you are as clear as possible about what it is you need to ask of your professor without writing a novel.
- Do not use your email to argueand never send an email when angry. You want to be sure that you maintain a professional demeanor.
- Close your emailwith something polite like 'Thanks', 'Thanks for your time', 'See you in class Wednesday', 'regards', etc. Then re-type your first name
- Grammar and Spell check. Prior to sending your email, be sure that you proofread your message. You shouldn't write your email as though you are texting your friend. Make sure it's got full sentences, proper grammar, and real spelling. DON'T USE TEXTING ABBREVIATIONS OR JARGON. Do not write in all capital letters. This is generally interpreted as SHOUTING.
Check out the following websites for an overview of Netiquette:
The Core Rules of Netiquette
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
Netiquette Guidelines
https://sites.google.com/a/idahopd.org/blended-learning/netiquette-guidelines
From Study Guides and Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/netiquette.htm
Study Guides and Stategies Index (Visit Often!)
http://www.studygs.net/index.htm
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