Netiquette

The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Communication

BY : NUR HIDAYAH BINTI MOHD RADZI

Web’s Golden Rule

“Remember, there is a person there.”

• Emails, comments in chat rooms, and instant messages are read by real people with realfeelings.

Basic Rules

Rule 1: Remember the human

Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life

Rule 3: Know where you are in cyberspace

Rule 4: Make yourself look good online

Rule 5: Respect other people`s privacy

Rule 6: Be forgiving of other people`s mistakes

“Borrowing”

• Is it ever right to “borrow” or copy someone else’s pictures or writing without giving them credit?

Cutting and Pasting Others’ Work Is Okay as Long as You…

Give Credit Where Credit Is Due…Cite Your Sources!

BY THE WAY, ALL CAPS MEANS YOU’RE

YELLING!!!!!

•Avoid writing e-mails using all CAPITAL LETTERS•Add personality to your messages by using smiley or emoticons :-) (*happy*)•Keep your communication to the point•Anything you post to a newsgroup or forum and type during a public chat session is a public comment

Following these guidelines will make a positive web experience