Tech 101
F) Netiquette
Make a good impression -- even in cyberspace. Etiquette is rules related to being polite and courteous to others.
Applying etiquette to our online interactions is called Netiquette. It involves respectful practices for sending email, posting discussion messages and chatting online.
Remember that whatever you say or do on the Net is public. In fact, much of what you send or post will be accessible for a long time. And some employers may find information about you on the internet.
Manage all aspects of your image -- especially how you communicate through email and other internet forums like Facebook, mySpace and chat.
ACTIVITY:
Review the web article below about Netiquette, complete the quiz, and practice these rules by evaluating some sample email.
STEPS:
Read the short article on netiquette on the following web site: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/09netiqt.htm
Complete the quiz at the following location below. Be sure to review the feedback afterwards.
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/flashtest/
netiquette.htm
Email Critique. With a partner, review the two email messages below and discuss how they could have been written better according to the rules of netiquette. Also, consider whether the tone and language of the messages are appropriate for the workplace.
P class=bottomLinks>A) Get to Know Your Computer (PC)
D) The Internet
E) Email
F) Netiquette