Netiquette
By Konnie Emons
About me…
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From Chesapeake, Virginia
Married and have four children
Employed by Bon Secours Maryview
Medical Center since 1998
Started taking classes at Virginia Wesleyan
College in May 2005
B.S. Business Administration in December
2006
What is netiquette?
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The word netiquette is a contraction of the
words Internet and etiquette.
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Netiquette is a set of rules that we follow
for behaving properly online.
Why is netiquette so important?
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Because it establishes good behavior while
on the Net.
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Remember that there is a real person on the
receiving end of your message.
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Follow the ‘golden rule’ while on the Net.
Some tips to remember…
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When responding to people you disagree
with or that you are challenged by …
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Cite or summarize the points that you find
troubling
Clarify your position and respond with control
Netiquette: The Basics
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Avoid writing e-mails using all CAPITAL
LETTERS
Add personality to your messages by using
smileys or emoticons :-) (happy)
Keep your communication to the point
Anything you post to a newsgroup or forum
and type during a public chat session is a
public comment
Netiquette:
The Basics – Continued
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When sending an e-mail, clearly identify it
in the subject line.
Keep messages short by using some
common abbreviations.
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<LOL> Laughing Out Loud
<BRB> Be Right Back
Netiquette for Kids
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Avoid hurting someone’s feelings with email.
Respect other people’s online rights.
Avoid insulting someone unless you want to
start a flame war.
If someone insults you, be calm.
Avoid “crashing” discussion groups or
forums.
Netiquette for Kids Continued
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Respect the privacy of other people.
Be responsible online.
Help other people learn more about the Net.
Rules of the Road
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By following some simple guidelines when
communicating in cyberspace, you and the
recipient of your messages will enjoy
communicating. :-)
Bibliography
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Internet Behavior and Ethics: Netiquette
http://www.abacon.com/compsite/conversation/netiquette.html
Netiquette
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/introduction.html
Netiquette for Kids
http://www.bpl.org/kids/Netiquette.htm
Master the Basics: Netiquette
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/09netiqt.htm
Webopedia
http://www.pcwebopedia.com/TERM/N/netiquette.htm