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Becca B

Why is Netiquette Important? | Why - 0 views

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netiquette

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  • DO NOT CAPITALIZE TOO MUCH or it may seem like you are shouting and this is rude.
  • Be careful with any personal, confidential or legal matters sent through email messages. Remember, emails can be forwarded to anyone.
  • The very basic rule in Netiquette is thinking before posting.
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  • Bear in mind that everything has consequences anything you do will affect you. Not observing proper Netiquette may mean losing your internet account. google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); Share 
  • Becca B on 22 Feb 11
     
    "Why is Netiquette Important? The internet is now a medium of communication for most people nowadays. Everything from business transactions, buying and selling, socializing or simply blogging your thoughts are conducted over the internet. Net etiquette is a fusion of the internet and good manners in cyberspace. Though nothing is really concrete in cyberspace it is important to bear in mind that the internet involves millions of people. It is like a world in a gadget, but the people you are dealing with on the other end are real and not mere avatars. Our generation now lives in the internet; there are formalities and guidelines to follow to render professionalism, courtesy, and order making the internet more useful and effective as possible. The very basic rule in Netiquette is thinking before posting. Be careful with any personal, confidential or legal matters sent through email messages. Remember, emails can be forwarded to anyone. Unsolicited messages are spam and detested by everyone. Chain letters can be one example; it would be best to delete it and not forward it. Be careful when spreading warnings about Internet viruses sometimes it may just be a hoax. Many get fooled by this and immediately copy paste and send it to everyone in their mail list. You may end up getting a lot of junk mail or spam in the process. DO NOT CAPITALIZE TOO MUCH or it may seem like you are shouting and this is rude. Lessen the use of acronyms, BRB for “be right back” and etc. Not everyone is familiar with this internet lingo. Acronyms may be ideal in the chat room but unprofessional in email. Make use of the FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions, it is a form of orientation for news groups and social networks. Bear in mind that everything has consequences anything you do will affect you. Not observing proper Netiquette may mean losing your internet account. Share "
alex c

Internet Slang, Netiquette, Lingo, Acronyms - 1 views

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Etiquette-emoticons and acronyms

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  • Ironically, the origin of the smiley face is a highly controversial debate. The most accepted belief is that graphic artist Howard Ball of Worcester, MA, created the smiley when asked to design a morale boosting campaign. He started with just the smile, but soon realized disgruntled employees might turn it upside down to a frown, so he added eyes.  Other Emoticons:   :) The classic smile. "I'm happy" or "my meaning is positive." Some Word programs will automatically turn this into a graphic after hitting return.   ;)   The wink. "Just kidding," sarcasm, etc.    :-)  Smiley with a nose.   :-D     Laughing. A slightly goofier version of the smiley, this one signifies a particularly happy mood or a laughing response.   8)       Glasses or sunglasses. The cool smiley.  :p       Tongue hanging out. Self-explanatory.    :(  The frown. Disappointed or sad.    >:  Angry face.  :x        Sick face.  :O       Embarassed or shocked.  0:-)     Angel with halo. "Who, me?"  >:-)  Evil grin.    2.  Chat Acronyms.  Verdan
  • Glasses or sunglasses. The cool smiley.  :p       Tongue hanging out. Self-explanatory.    :(  The frown. Disappointed or sad.    >:  Angry face.  :x        Sick face.  :O       Embarassed or shocked.  0:-)     Angel with halo. "Who, me?"  >:-)  Evil grin. 
  • These abbreviations of commonly used chat phrases are often used in e-mail too. Although they can be great timesavers, it's easy to lose people if you overuse them.  ASAP As Soon As Possible BFN Bye For Now BTW By The Way DIY Do It Yourself FAQ Frequently Asked Questions FYA For Your Amusement FYI For Your Information K Okay KISS Keep It Simple, Stupid LMHO Laughing My Head Off LOL Laughing Out Loud OBO Or Best Offer OTL Out To Lunch OTFL On The Floor Laughing THX Thanks TIA Thanks In Advance TTFN Ta Ta For Now
  • alex c on 05 Oct 09
     
    This teaches you what abbreviations mean and what emoticons are.
Dylon Smith

Digital Etiquette - 0 views

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shared by Dylon Smith on 22 Feb 11 - No Cached
  • Digital Etiquette and CollaborationDigital Citizenship
  • Computers and the InternetYou use computers all the time. Now, most people think that computers are better and easier to use than things like pen and paper. Almost all the time, we also use the Internet when we use the computer. The Internet is a huge network that connects millions of computers.
  • The Nine ElementsThe Nine Elements, added together, make up Digital Citizenship. They are:Digital Access ---For everyone to participate with technologyDigital Commerce ---To buy and sell things onlineDigital Communication ---To exchange information onlineDigital Literacy ---To know how and when to use technologyDigital Etiquette ---To act online how others would expect you to.Digital Law ---The legal rights and restrictions for technologyDigital Rights & Responsibilities ---The rights you have online, and the way you should act when you have them.Digital Health & Wellness ---To know how to stay healthy and well while using technology.Digital Security ---- The things you must do to stay safe online.
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  • Digital CitizenshipWe should always use the Internet and technologies like cell phones and computers wisely. Digital Citizenship can be defined as knowing how to behave responsibly and appropriately when using technology.
  • Acronyms and EmotionsAn acronym is a few letters or numbers that represents a word or sentence. There are some more well-known acronyms like:LOL ---Laugh Out LoudTTYL ---Talk To You LaterBRB --- Be Right BackG2G --- Got To “2” Go
Susan Davis

UWC Online - Online Etiquette - 1 views

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netiquette

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  • Given the absence of face-to-face clues, written text can easily be misinterpreted. Avoid the use of strong or offensive language and the excessive use of exclamation points. If you feel particularly strongly about a point, it may be best to write it first as a draft and then to review it, before posting it, in order to remove any strong language.
  • If someone states something that you find offensive, mention this directly to the instructor. Remember that the person contributing to the discussion is also new to this form of communication. What you find offensive may quite possibly have been unintended and can best be cleared up by the instructor.
  • Although electronic communication is still young, many conventions have already been established. DO NOT TYPE IN ALL CAPS. This is regarded as shouting and is out of place in a classroom. Acronyms and emoticons (arrangements of symbols to express emotions) are popular, but excessive use of them can make your message difficult to read. Some common ones include:
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  • Messages may often appear perfectly clear to you as you compose them, but turn out to be perfectly obtuse to your reader. One way to test for clarity is to read your message aloud to see if it flows smoothly. If you can read it to another person before posting it, even better.
  • You may be familiar with many of the previous points if you have participated in other forms of electronic communication in the past. But Web-based courses have some added constraints not present in other arenas. Keep in mind these additional four points:
  • Be as concise as possible when contributing to a discussion. Web-based courses require a lot of reading, and your points might be missed if hidden in a flood of text. If you have several points that you want to make, it might be a good idea to post them individually, in several more focused messages, rather than as a single, lengthy, all-encompassing message.
  • Contributions to a discussion should have a clear subject header, and you need to stick to the subject. Don't waste others' time by going off on irrelevant tangents.
  • Don't add your comments to a discussion before reading the comments of other students unless the assignment specifically asks you to. Doing so is tantamount to ignoring your fellow students and is rude. Comments related to the content of previous messages should be posted under them to keep related topics organized, and you should specify the person and the particular point you are following up on.
  • A key distinguishing feature of an online course is that communication occurs solely via the written word.
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