“Guidelines for appropriate behavior”
Why is it important to focus on others’ needs when communicating online?
It is important to consider others needs so that your online communication is not harmful to others and to your relationships.
“Hey-I dropped an application off last week and was wondering if anyone had a chance to look over it yet. Get back to me, please.”Rewrite this email to reflect netiquette guidelines.
Sending 10 pictures of your recent vacation, to everyone in your email address book is a violation of which guideline?
“Justin-I cannot believe you said that to me. What a jerk. You know what!? Don’t ever talk to me again. Seriously-we’re finished. DROP DEAD.”Rewrite this email to reflect netiquette guidelines.
Answers will vary but ought to include: appropriate spelling, grammar and social conventions. There should be nothing in all caps and the tone should be non-confrontational.
Write a short paragraph explaining the principle of “don’t say or do anything online that you wouldn’t say or do face to face.” Give at least 2 examples in your paragraph.
What is netiquette?
Why should you avoid typing in all capital letters?
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