Netiquette Guidelines for Mrs. G.'s 5th Grade Class, but Useful to Everyone
"netiquette" means net (internet, or network) etiquette (manners), so in other words, it's good manners for communicating with others on-line
When writing e-mails:
- Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don't say it mean
- Title your e-mails in the subject line
- Write well, it's a reflection of you (be concise, and use spell check!)
- Use emoticons sparingly
- Save ALL CAPS for the really important stuff
- Never send angry e-mails. If you write an e-mail to someone while you're mad, save it and read it later instead!
- Only forward e-mails that should be forwarded: make sure it's appropriate for who you're sending it to, and for the writer of the original e-mail
- Stick to reading your own e-mails, respect other people's privacy
- Respond to e-mails promptly
When in discussion boards or chat rooms:
Etiquette for e-mails also applies to posting on discussion boards
- Keep personal details private: don't give out your name, address, phone number, or picture
- Spend time reading other comments before posting your own
- If anyone tries to arrange a meeting with you outside of a chat room, tell your teacher or parent immediately!
Good rules in general for all communications:
- Follow the Golden rule (even when on-line)
- If you use someone else's words, give them cedit: cite your sources
See these sources for more detailed information on netiquette:
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
http://www.bpl.org/kids/netiquette.htm
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