Netiquette
Here are some online etiquette rules (or netiquette) for communicating online. These rules will help us all have an excellent online experience:
- Consider the appropriateness of your comments. Think of your comments as though they were going to be printed in a newspaper. Sounds odd, but thinking of your posting this way should remind you not to write anything that might embarrass you or anyone else in the class.
- Don't get emotional. Again, this may sound odd. It doesn't mean you shouldn't feel strongly about a topic or discussion question. It just means you should approach your response or comment with a clear, cool head, as calmly as possible. If it's been a bad day, take a few minutes to relax before joining the online course discussion.
- Avoid negativity. You can and should disagree, and participate in discussions with vigor. Be positive, however, in your dealings with others who may not agree with you. If you have a serious concern, please contact your instructor or facilitator directly instead of posting something that may be hurtful in a discussion.
- No typing entirely in caps. No need to be aggressive online!
- Stay polite and positive in your communications. When you disagree, do it politely.
- Don't disrupt discussions with unrelated comments. Wait until the discussion is over to change the topic. If you wish to discuss something that falls outside of the course content, please use the "Water Cooler" discussion category.
- Keep in mind that not everyone is using high-speed connections. Don't cut-and-paste large sections of text or images into a discussion. If you are citing something large from an outside source in a public area like a discussion forum, provide a web address or link and steer others to what you wish them to see.
- Be constructive. While constructive criticism is often encouraged, ensure that it is indeed constructive and appropriate.
Source: Boston University’s Website
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