Netiquette By Konnie Emons

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

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.

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.

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

Netiquette: The Basics Avoid writing s 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 When sending an , clearly identify it in the subject line. Keep messages short by using some common abbreviations.  Laughing Out Loud  Be Right Back

Netiquette for Kids Avoid hurting someone’s feelings with e- mail. 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 Respect the privacy of other people. Be responsible online. Help other people learn more about the Net.

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

Bibliography Internet Behavior and Ethics: Netiquette  Netiquette  Netiquette for Kids  Master the Basics: Netiquette  Webopedia 