Netiquette e skills 2012
- 1. Online behaviour - The simple language
- 2. Remember the human You only have words – would you say it to the person’s face? And would you want Grandma to hear or read it?
- 3. No discriminatory comments Do not lower your own ethical/personal behaviour standards just because you are behind a screen. You must never belittle, harass, or vilify others.
- 4. Respect other people’s time Don’t ramble – get to the point Don’t post multiple copies of the same response to different threads in the same discussion board.
- 5. Make yourself look good online When participating in online discussions, you will be judged on your ability to express yourself effectively in writing. Spelling and grammar do count in this course - so brush up on your skills. (sms language is gr8 some of the time though. lol)
- 6. Share your knowledge Don’t be afraid to ask questions and don’t be shy about sharing expert knowledge.
- 7. Keep flame wars under control It’s not just about knowing 000 - flaming is the posting of strongly held opinions that may be deliberately provocative May be amusing at first but they can become boring and inappropriate very quickly Avoid offending others
- 8. Respect other people’s privacy Be careful about the content of your messages. Your course discussion boards are confidential spaces Don’t forward sensitive information to others without the writer’s permission.
- 9. Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes Everyone was a discussion board beginner once. Let them know privately if they have done something that is a real no-no, but it’s best to assume that they don’t know any better, rather than they have done it deliberately.
- 10. Have fun & learn Enjoy the experience Get to know each other Be respectful Reference:Shea, V. (2005). The core rules of netiquette. Retrieved 24 July, 2008, from http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html adapted from Netiquette Guide © CTL, The University of Newcastle, 2008