Netiquette

Show a little respect and understanding when online. Even if you strongly disagree with an individual’s thoughts and opinions. Phrase comments in a respectful and polite manner.

Instead report them and let your instructor address the issue.

Help deepen learning within online discussions by posing questions, sharing experiences, providing positive feedback, and asking follow-up questions.

Read everything in the discussion thread before replying. This will help avoid repeating something someone else has already contributed. Acknowledge the points already made with which you agree and suggest alternatives for those with which you don’t.

Before asking a question. Check the classes FAQ's or perform a quick search on the internet.

Be mindful. Review your comments to ensure that you’ve conveyed exactly what you intended.

Practice your proofreading before posting or commenting in discussions. This will help to identifying and determine if there are any issues regarding your grammar, sentence structure, and tone.

Refrain from using sarcasm or humor - easily misinterpreted online.

Do not post irrelevant links, posts, and/or opinion's

Check facts before posting or responding to information and provide sources relating to the topic being addressed to clarify any misunderstanding

Be clear and concise with comments to avoid misunderstandings when communicating online. Use short concise responses in order to convey intended meaning.

Avoid using abbreviations

Do not post or share (even privately) personal information or inappropriate material.

Exclamation points - Gives a greater sense of urgency to a message than originally intended.

Using ALL CAPS - Gives the impression you are yelling.

Posts and responses can be difficult to get back once online (i.e. comments can go virial, copied, stored, and/or shared with others).