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Netiquette

Communicating in the Online Classroom
There are certain rules for polite behavior that are necessary to be involved in any kind of basic discussion on a discussion board, whether it is an assignment or simply an e-mail to a fellow student. Consider following these rules of etiquette or as they are sometimes called, "Netiquette".

 Do not type a message using all capital letters, as this is the same as if you are shouting at the person.
  • Do not use offensive language or post inappropriate photos or graphics. When you are a student you represent your college and your classmates--do not embarrass them or yourself.
  • Be careful to give credit to whomever or whatever you obtained your ideas for your posts, assignments and presentations. Cite your source--using quotations marks and a URL (website) or person's name. If you fail to do so it is Plagiarism.
  • Remember that what you post is in the public domain. Be careful in regard to how and what you present to your fellow learners in all of your discussion posts, papers and presentations.  Be respectful of others.
  • Use proper grammar, and check your spelling.  Blackboard's discussion board has a spell-checker, so take advantage of it.  The whole class may be reading your message, so make sure it's work of which you're proud.

The Core Rules of Netiquette
10 Rules of Communicating Online

Using Emoticons and Abbreviations in Discussions
Yes, it's OK to use smiley faces and LOL in most online classes.  Here are the basics.

 


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