Net Etiquette“Netiquette”

Point 1Remember we are all human… behind every computer and posting is a person with REAL feelings

Adhere to the same standards of behaviour online that you follow in real life – if you wouldn’t say it in class, then don’t say it!

Point 2Share expert knowledge

The reason asking questions online works is that a lot of knowledgeable people are reading the questions.

And if even only a few of them offer intelligent answers… the sum of the total knowledge increases.

Point 3Be conscious of how you appear online

When participating in online discussions, you will be judged on your ability to express yourself effectively in writing. Spelling and grammar do count so brush up on your skills.Keep it simple – be polite — you want to avoid creating any potential misunderstandings

Emotions in online communicationFYIThese are a popular and useful way of expressing emotion online. There is a growing number, but these are the basic ones that people use:

2L8 -- too late AAMOF -- as a matter of fact AFAIK -- as far as I know B4N -- bye for now CMIIW -- correct me if I'm wrong CUL -- see you later FWIW -- for what its worth FYI -- for your information IKWUM -- I know what you mean IMHO -- in my humble opinion KWIM -- Know what I mean? ROTFL -- rolling on the floor laughing TIA -- thanks in advance TTYL -- talk to you later :) happy :( sad :o very surprised ;) wink ;* kiss 8) person with glasses smiling :& tongue-tied