Netiquette: Rules for Using the Internet

Jeremy Jones EDU 1070 November 5, 2013

1. Say who you are:

- Use your name

7. Avoid Forwarding SPAM and Junk Mail:

- They can spread viruses

2. Fill in the Subject Line:

- Let people know what you are contacting them about

8. Keep Your Messages Short:

- No more than one screen

3. Dont Be Sarcastic:
- People can get offended

9. Consider Using Extra Symbols:

- Emotion icons (faces) can show how you feel - Common abbreviations (LOL, TTYL, G2G)

4. Acknowledge and Return Messages Promptly 5. Respect Others Privacy:

- Keep their notes to yourself unless they have said you can forward them.

10. Use Good Language:

- Use good grammar - Check your spelling - Avoid bad language

6. Send Copies Only to People Who Need to be Included

Adapted from Roblerg and Doering, Integrating Educational Technology into teaching, page 222

11. Dont SCREAM!!! :

- Avoid using all capitals