NETIQUETTE FOR THIS CLASSRules for how we should all communicate using the Internet for this course – and general guidelinesTarget is older secondary or post-secondary students

Netiquette Expectations

Netiquette Expectations

Rule 1: We are all people trying to learnPeople deserve a level of respect and tolerance, at least what we would expect others to show to ourselves as a person. Our learning effort makes it normal to ask questions and be able to expect a helpful response.

Netiquette Expectations

Netiquette Expectations

Rule 2: Behave as you would in publicJust because communications is done on the Internet does not mean that content created or language use should be any less appropriate than what would be shared to a public audience with family members present.

Netiquette Expectations

Netiquette Expectations

Rule 3: If information is private say so and honor such requestsAll communications begins with the presumption that it could be shared publicly or forwarded to others. If not, it is up to the sender to make the level of confidentiality clear. If a sender asks for such privacy of content, then the request should be respected and not shared further without specific permission from the sender to do so.

Netiquette Expectations

Netiquette Expectations

Rule 4: Be considerate of other people’s timeProvide useful information in a timely manner. Send information on time as requested and do not send unnecessary requests, irrelevant information nor badly formatted content that takes time to decipher.

Netiquette Expectations

Netiquette Expectations

Rule 5: Help when you canWhen others have sent you either specific requests or general group requests share your expertise when you can of the requested information. Sharing your knowledge improves your communications skills and helps the collective group. It also helps you to get future help when you may need it.

Netiquette Expectations

Netiquette Expectations

Rule 6: Be honest, factual and respectfulWhen sharing information make it clear when you are providing an opinion or a researched fact and provide references when possible. Make sure comments are positive and respectful and not negative or hurtful. Better not to respond, then to respond with destructive criticism.

Netiquette Expectations

Netiquette Expectations

Rule 7: Build relationships and not attack reputationsOur written words have lasting impact. Only write what would be useful in building a relationship with a peer who may be a future neighbor or employer. Negative attacks are felt for a long time and may impact your future opportunities due to hurt feelings or lasting negative impressions about you and what you wrote.