Digital Etiquette
Digital Etiquette, also knows as "Netiquette" is essential if you wish to be a functional, and respected, member of virtual society. What does "Netiquette" really mean?
REMEMBER!
The Internet is NOT A PRIVATE PLACE! Anything posted to the Internet may very well be there forever, so think carefully. Would you want a college admissions official or a future employer seeing what you’ve posted? If the answer is no—think again.
The Internet is NOT A PRIVATE PLACE! Anything posted to the Internet may very well be there forever, so think carefully. Would you want a college admissions official or a future employer seeing what you’ve posted? If the answer is no—think again.
- Clearly summarize the topic of your email in the subject line.
- NEVER "reply all" as default.
- BCC (blind carbon copy) addresses of people who do not know each other to protect their privacy.
- Messages should be short and to-the-point.
- DO NOT format email as you would a written letter.
- Tabs and signatures can be very annoying when not justified to the left.
- NEVER TYPE IN ALL CAPS! You’ll appear to be screaming at the recipient.
- Do not write anything you wouldn’t say in your day-to-day life.
- Many have been burned by the forwarded message. Don’t let it happen to you.
- Include your name and email address at the bottom of your correspondence, and job title (student/which class period/which subject) as well as how to get in touch with you.
example:
Joe Student
U.S. History - G block
[email protected]
- After initial email, it is no longer necessary to sign with a formal closing.
- Think about your audience! Never write to a teacher/professor/employer in text-speak.