Orientation - Netiquette

Netiquette

Keep the tone of the message professional and polite. Post in discussion or email only those things you would say to a person face-to-face. Remember that the recipient of online communications is a human being whose culture, language, and humor may have different points of reference from your own. The instructor may delete postings that don't follow course guidelines.

Be very clear with your words because the person at the other end of the message cannot see you or interpret your expressions or hear your voice. Unless you explain clearly the first time, additional messages will be required.

Don't expect instant responses. Your instructor will respond within 48 hours.

Complete the subject line in email messages. Choose a subject that clearly identifies the subject of the message.

Typing in FULL CAPS in a mail message is equivalent to SHOUTING.

Unless it is absolutely necessary, don't quote an entire message when replying. If you want to reference the message, edit the quote down to the essential elements.

End your message by keying your name.

Never forward personal email to a group without the author's permission.

Never use offensive or inappropriate language in a message.

Do not send heated messages (called flames) that show anger.

Respect copyright laws.

Do not send or forward chain letters or unsolicited information via email.
Remember that email messages may be viewed by someone other than the sender and receiver. Never put anything in an email that you would not put on a postcard.

Delete unwanted messages immediately since they take up disk storage space.

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		Netiquette Keep the tone of the message professional and polite. Post in discussion or email only those things you would say to a person face-to-face. Remember that the recipient of online communications is a human being whose culture, language, and humor may have different points of reference from your own. The instructor may delete postings that don't follow course guidelines. Be very clear with your words because the person at the other end of the message cannot see you or interpret your expressions or hear your voice. Unless you explain clearly the first time, additional messages will be required. Don't expect instant responses. Your instructor will respond within 48 hours. Complete the subject line in email messages. Choose a subject that clearly identifies the subject of the message. Typing in FULL CAPS in a mail message is equivalent to SHOUTING. Unless it is absolutely necessary, don't quote an entire message when replying. If you want to reference the message, edit the quote down to the essential elements. End your message by keying your name. Never forward personal email to a group without the author's permission. Never use offensive or inappropriate language in a message. Do not send heated messages (called flames) that show anger. Respect copyright laws. Do not send or forward chain letters or unsolicited information via email. Remember that email messages may be viewed by someone other than the sender and receiver. Never put anything in an email that you would not put on a postcard. Delete unwanted messages immediately since they take up disk storage space. [ Return to the Orientation Homepage ]