Rules For Online Etiquette: Raul M. de Vera Faculty

RULES FOR ONLINE
ETIQUETTE
RAUL M. DE VERA
FACULTY
BE RESPECTFUL
• While it is easier to say hurtful or disrespectful things without standing face-

to-face with someone, it is important to remember that your classmates and
teachers are real people who are affected by the words you say and write. It
is essential to keep in mind the feelings and opinions of others, even if they
differ from your own. If you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face, don’t say it
online either.
BE AWARE OF STRONG LANGUAGE, ALL
CAPS, AND EXCLAMATION POINTS.
• It is easy for written text to be misread and misunderstood. Have you ever
sent a text message with good intent but your recipient thought you were
being rude? If so, then you’ve experienced this firsthand. By being
cognizant of strong language, you can identify potential confusions before
sending messages. Tip: Read everything out loud before you send it.
BE CAREFUL WITH HUMOR AND SARCASM
• Certainly you shouldn’t avoid being funny. We love to see your personality
shine through in online classes. Many of our teachers are exceptionally
funny too. But like mentioned in Rule #2, make sure that it is clear you are
being funny and not being rude. Emoticons and smileys can be helpful when
conveying humor or sarcasm so that it is read correctly. Just remember to
keep the smiley faces away from academic papers.
YES, GRAMMAR AND SPELLING MATTER.
• While texting, textspeak can b gr8 4 ur friends. In an educational setting

(even online) however, keep it formal. Your written communication should
be professional and reflect proper writing style. Save written shortcuts and
less than stellar grammar for Snapchat if you must, but follow grammar rules
for school.
DON’T ABUSE THE CHAT BOX
• Chat boxes are incorporated into many online classes as a place for students
to share ideas and ask questions related to the lesson. It can be a helpful
resource or a major distraction—it all depends on how well students know
their classroom netiquette.
ATTEMPT TO FIND YOUR OWN ANSWER
• If you’re confused or stuck on an assignment, your first instinct may be to

immediately ask a question. But before you ask, take the time to try to figure it
out on your own.
• For questions related to class structure, such as due dates or policies, refer to
your syllabus and course FAQ. Attempt to find the answers to any other
questions on your own using a search engine. If your questions remain
unanswered after a bit of effort, feel free to bring them up with your instructor.
SUBMIT FILES THE RIGHT WAY
• You won’t be printing assignments and handing to them to your teacher in

person, so knowing how to properly submit your work online is key to your
success as an online student. Online course instructors often establish ground
rules for file assignment submissions, like naming conventions that help
them keep things organized or acceptable file formats. Ignoring these
instructions is a common example of bad netiquette.
READ FIRST
• Take some time to read through each of the previous discussion post
responses before writing your own response. If the original post asked a
specific question, there’s a good chance someone has already answered it.
Submitting an answer that is eerily similar to a classmate’s indicates to the
instructor that you haven’t paid attention to the conversation thus far.
THINK BEFORE YOU TYPE
• A passing comment spoken in class can be forgotten a few minutes later, but
what you share in an online classroom is part of a permanent digital record.
“Whether or not privacy settings are in place, the internet has a tendency to
house things forever, and what you say privately can easily become public,”
advises etiquette expert Devoreaux Walton.
CITE YOUR SOURCES.
• Whenever you are sharing an idea that originated from someone else (even if
it is not word for word), it is good practice to cite that source. This applies to
discussion forums too. If you read a great thought in your text, share it, but
be sure you let your audience know where you saw it first.
DON’T POST OR SHARE (EVEN
PRIVATELY) INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL.
• Enough said there. Nothing is truly private online.
BE FORGIVING.
• Remember that not everyone will know these rules before posting. Try to be
understanding of others when they struggle with written communication. It
is very different than simply talking to a person face-to-face.
CLASSROOM RECORDED SESSIONS
• The teacher will ask first or give notifications to students that the entire class
sessions will be recorded for the purpose of documentation for future
reference of the University.
DURING THE SESSION
• Please be reminded that your microphone be put in mute mode
during the discussion.
• Listen attentively to the presentation/discussion from the teacher
and students also.
• For questions, clarifications and technical issues, kindly use the
chat box, questions shall be immediately addressed as soon as
possible.
• Relevant questions directed to the teacher shall be addressed by
raising your hand, or you can use your microphone and ask
permission first.
REFERENCES:
These rules were adapted from the following sources:
• https://achievevirtual.org/7-rules-for-online-etiquette/
• Albion, (2015). The Core Rules of Netiquette — Excerpted from Netiquette by Virginia Shea — Albion.com.
Retrieved 26 August 2015, from http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
• Common Sense Media, (2015). 7 Rules to Teach Kids Online Etiquette. Retrieved 26 August 2015, from
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/7-rules-to-teach-kids-online-etiquette
• Connor, P., (2015). Netiquette: Ground Rules for Online Discussions. Retrieved 26 August 2015, from
http://teaching.colostate.edu/tips/tip.cfm?tipid=128
• Madison College, (2015). Online Etiquette Guide | Madison Area Technical College. Retrieved 26 August
2015, from http://madisoncollege.edu/online-etiquette-guide
• Rinaldi, A. (2015). The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette, by Arlene Rinaldi. Retrieved 26 August 2015,
from http://courses.cs.vt.edu/~cs3604/lib/Netiquette/Rinaldi/
• https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/netiquette-guidelines-every-online-student-
needs-to-know/

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• While it is easier to say hurtful or disrespectful things without standing face-

• While texting, textspeak can b gr8 4 ur friends. In an educational setting

• If you’re confused or stuck on an assignment, your first instinct may be to

• You won’t be printing assignments and handing to them to your teacher in

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