Netiquette Guide

General Netiquette Guidelines

When communicating online, you should:

• Treat your instructor and classmates with respect in email or any other communication.

• Always use your professors' proper title. For me Professor or Professor Brewer works. 

• Unless specifically invited, don't refer to your instructor by first name.

• Use clear and concise language.

• Remember that all college level communication should have correct spelling and grammar (this includes discussion boards).

• Avoid texting abbreviations such as "u" instead of "you."

• Avoid using the caps lock feature as it can be interpreted as YELLING.

• Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or discussion post and your message might be taken seriously or sound offensive.

• Be careful with personal information (both yours and others').

• Do not send confidential information via e-mail or post confidential information.

• Check your Canvas email daily.

Discussion Board Netiquette and Guidelines

When posting on the Discussion Board in your online class, you should:

• Make posts that are on topic and within the scope of the course material.

• Take your posts seriously and review and edit your posts before sending.

• Always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source.

• Avoid short, generic replies such as, "I agree." You should include why you agree or add to the previous point.

• Always be respectful of others' opinions even when they differ from your own.

• When you disagree with someone, you should express your differing opinion in a respectful, non-critical way.

• Do not make personal or insulting remarks.

Guidelines adapted from this site.