INTERNET TECHNOLOGY

3.5 NETIQUETTE

Topic 3

Learning Outcome

• At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:1. Identify the rules of Netiquette

Netiquette - Internet etiquette

Definition: Is the code of acceptable behaviours users should follow while on the internet.

1.Is the term for politeness when using the Internet.

1.Netiquette, or net etiquette, refers to etiquette on the Internet. Good netiquette involves respecting others' privacy and not doing anything online that will annoy or frustrate other people.

Netiquette

• The areas where good netiquette is highly stressed are :

• World Wide Web• E-mail• Online Chat (IM or Chat Rooms)• Newsgroups and Message Boards

Rules of netiquette

• Rules of netiquette on social interaction and communication electronically.

1. Keep messages brief. • Do not send uncompressed attachment

2. Be clear.• Make sure subject lines (e-mail) or page title

(web page) reflects your content.

Subject line must be clear to makesure receiver want to open that e-mail

Page title must be clear

Rules of netiquette

3. Use appropriate language. • Use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation• Do not use capital letter. (it's equal to shouting or screaming)• Use abbreviations and acronym for phrases

btw By the wayimho In my humble opinionfyi For your informationtyvm Thank You Very Much

Rules of netiquette

3. Use appropriate language. • Be polite, avoid offensive language• Make a good impression – review / edit words

and images before sending.

Rules of netiquette

4. Be careful when using sarcasm and humor.• It might be misinterpreted. • Use emotions to express emotion

5. Avoid sending SPAM

:) Smile :| Indifference :O Surprised

:( Frown :\ Undecided

EXAMPLE OF EMOTION FACE

Rules of netiquette 6. Avoid forward chain letter.

7. Avoid sending or posting flames.8. Never read someone's private email.9. Clearly identify a spoiler which is a message

that reveals a solution to a game or ending to a movie or program.

Rules of netiquette

10. Read the FAQ (frequently asked questions)11. Do not assume material is accurate or up to

date. Be forgiving of others’ mistake.12. Obey copyright laws

• Don't use others' images, content, etc without permission.

• Don't forward email, or use website content without permission.

13. Cite others' work you use.

SummaryWhat you have learned:

Definition of Netiquette Rules of Netiquette

Netiquette, whichis short for Internet etiquette, is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet.

Netiquette rules include: • Keep messages short, • Be polite,• Avoid sending flames or spam,• Use emoticons and acronyms, • Clearly identify a spoiler,• Read the Frequently Ask Question(FAQ),• Do not assume material is accurate or up- to-date, • Never read someone’s private e-mail.