Netiquette is the practical code for conducting yourself while working and communicating in an online environment. The following expectations are some general netiquette guidelines to abide by when participating in the online forum discussions.
Hold yourself to the same behavioral standards online that you follow in real life and in a real classroom.
Know where you are in cyberspace and understand who will be able to view what you post.
Respect other people’s time and bandwidth:
Take the time before hand to review the requirements of the discussion.
Contribute meaningful answers and questions that are relevant to the topic.
Refrain from disagreements that lead to emotionally-charged arguments and work to dissolve these conflicts.
Use concise language.
Act in a professional manner:
Check your spelling and grammar and ensure you are clearly conveying your message.
Avoid using slang terms.
Refrain from inappropriate manners and remarks.
Always be respectful.
Share your knowledge, forgive mistakes, and be patient and compassionate towards all learners in the course.
If you disagree with someone, express your opinion in a constructive way with the goal of increasing everyone’s knowledge.
Do not shout (CAPITALS MEAN THAT YOU ARE SHOUTING).
Respect people’s privacy by not sharing or spreading inappropriate information. If it seems sensitive information was posted accidentally, let that person know in private.
Be cautious using humor or sarcasm as your tone is often lost in a forum post.
Don’t repeat someone else’s post without adding something of your own and always reference information when appropriate.