Netiquette

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Netiquette

• By Konnie Emons

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About me

• 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

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What is netiquette?

• The word netiquette is a contraction of the words
  Internet and etiquette.
• Netiquette is a set of rules that we follow for
  behaving properly online.

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Why is netiquette so important?

• Because it establishes good behavior while on the
  Net.
• Remember that there is a real person on the
  receiving end of your message.
• Follow the golden rule while on the Net.

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Some tips to remember

• When responding to people you disagree with or
  that you are challenged by
• Cite or summarize the points that you find
  troubling
• Clarify your position and respond with control

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Netiquette The Basics

• 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

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Netiquette The Basics Continued

• When sending an e-mail, clearly identify it in
  the subject line.
• Keep messages short by using some common
  abbreviations.
• ltLOLgt Laughing Out Loud
• ltBRBgt Be Right Back

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Netiquette for Kids

• Avoid hurting someones feelings with e-mail.
• Respect other peoples 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.

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Netiquette for Kids Continued

• Respect the privacy of other people.
• Be responsible online.
• Help other people learn more about the Net.

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Rules of the Road

• By following some simple guidelines when
  communicating in cyberspace, you and the
  recipient of your messages will enjoy
  communicating. -)

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Bibliography

• Internet Behavior and Ethics Netiquette
• http//www.abacon.com/compsite/conversation/netiqu
  ette.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.h
  tm
• Webopedia
• http//www.pcwebopedia.com/TERM/N/netiquette.htm