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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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