Netiquette Guidelines

Grades(6-8)

Here are a couple guidelines to follow when you are writing emails, on Facebook, or any type of online communicating.

• Try not to hurt peoples feelings.
• Writing in all caps IS YELLING AT SOMEONE and is considered rude.
• Don’t joke or use sarcasm because people may not realize that you are joking and could get offended.
• Don’t use slang. Not every one who is viewing what you wrote speaks English as their main language and may not know what the meaning of slang words.
• Don’t say anything you wouldn’t say to some one in person.
• Keep your passwords to yourself. They are there to protect your information and are not meant to be shared with others.
• Be responsible. Don’t put down personal or sensitive information that you don’t want everyone to know.
• Make sure emails have a relevant subject so that the person receiving the email knows what it’s about.
• Keep emails brief and to the point. Let the other person know you value their time and you want to be communicating with them.
• Cite your sources! It is still plagiarism even if it comes from a blog or even Facebook.