Netiquette+(Fall+2007)

**Goal: Come up with 10 + /- rules of netiquette we can agree upon as norms for our class.**

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Finalized Rules:
10 Rules of Netiquette


 * Rule 1****:** **Be tactful when sharing or responding to opinions and perspectives.**
 * Rule 2****:** **Be positive and accepting of constructive criticism.**
 * Rule 3****:** **State topic/subject or main idea of your post at the beginning of the post.**
 * Rule 4****:** **Create a positive interactive discussion including feedback.**
 * Rule 5****:** **Become a risk taker by submitting a different opinion.**
 * Rule 6:** **Proofread work for syntax, jargon, abbreviations, and content, expressing the** **message you intended.**
 * Rule 7:** **Respond in a timely manner to posts and emails.**
 * Rule 8: Provide constructive feedback to help others understand your point of view.**
 * Rule 9:** **Always re-read a post before responding to it.**
 * Rule 10: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes.**

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Suggested Rules:
PS sorry for my lateness to the party, I would appreciate any help if I am supposed to post this somewhere else! Still a little confused Dan-St. Paul, MN
 * Rule 1: //"Keep the communication on topic and pertinent!"//**

I'm not sure if I'm taking a risk by suggesting the rule that opposite from the question which ask for "safe". But I think taking risk can creat a lot of knowledge by making mistakes and they are not count as "failure". Yin, Wisconsin
 * Rule 2:** "**Risk more that others think safe"** by Cadet Mazim.


 * Rule 3: Don't be afraid to disagree, but be respectful of other's opinions.** Heidi/Washburn


 * Rule 4: Also swearing is just not appropriate in most cases. When swearing is used things can be done to mask it such as po'd or p* off.** Heidi/Washburn

Vote #10 Greg/Z Vote#10 Yin/WI
 * Rule 5: Follow the conventions of Netiquette that we read about in module 2.**
 * Maintain an open attitude toward changes made to our work.**

Signing wiki contributions is important - it contributes to making participants feel a sense of ownership and accountability. Sharon/Princeton. Vote #3 Tracy/WI Jennifer/WI Agreed- Jason in Beijing
 * Rule 6: How about this wikispace rule: sign your wiki contributions so we know who's who? ~ Dennis**

Vote #1 nancy_nh
 * Rule 7:** **Signing wiki contributions also helps in learning more about the individual students in the class. By knowing where students are located, it may put some of their opinions in perspective.** Shelly/Wisconsin

Agreed- Jason in Beijing Vote: Peggy/St. Paul
 * Rule 8: WikiEtiquette: If editing occurs, never delete someone elses name or work unless assigned the task to do so. Janice/WI**

Janice/Sun Prairie, WI
 * Rule 9: Share your knowledge in a professional and efficient way so everyone can benefit in your collaborative on line community.**


 * Rule 10: Utilize "I" statements in discussion posts to rather than "they", "we", and "you" so others do not feel their ideas are under attack.**

Jennifer in Berlin, Wisconsin
 * Rule 11: Be open to the views and opinions of others.**

An instructor from a previous course I took once said in class, "Never put anything in an e-mail you wouldn't want posted on a busy highway billboard...signed with your name." Whenever I am unsure of something I write in an e-mail or online, that statement crosses my mind. ~ Tracy / Wisconsin
 * Rule 12: Be tactful when sharing or responding to opinions and perspectives.**

Agreed- Jason in Beijing
 * Rule 13:** Another helpful hint- **always read your email two times before sending to make sure the email conveys what you are saying.** Shelly/Wisconsin

Votes: #2 - Deb / Cayman Vote #9 Greg/Z Vote #1 Sharon/Princeton Vote #4 Kris-Dubai Vote #7 Jon/WI Vote #4 Tracy/WI Vote #10 Janice/WI Vote #7 nancy_nh Lori-Milwaukee Agreed- Jason in Beijing Vote: Peggy/St.Paul
 * Rule 14:** I would like to edit rule 12 above to read as follows: **Be tactful when sharing or responding to opinions and perspectives so that participants can share their ideas and feelings without fear of being attacked or judged.** Sharon/Princeton

Votes: #3 - Deb / Cayman Vote #8 Greg/Z Vote #8 Jon/WI Vote #9 Yin/WI Vote #5 Tracy/WI Vote #6 Janice/Wi Vote # 9 Diane/WI Lori-Milwaukee Jennifer/WI
 * Rule 15: Be positive and accepting of constructive criticism. Remember, all of us were new to technology at one time.** Kelly/Zambia

As single discussions continue through all members of the class, the topic can expand off of the initial topic in the thread, which started the conversation. Making clear summary statements in the beginning of your response may allow others to follow where the conversation is going more easily. Votes: #1 - Deb / Cayman Tracy / Wisconsin Vote #7 Greg/Z Vote: #6 Bobb Vote #2 Sharon/Princeton Vote #8 Kris-Dubai Vote #10 Jon/WI Vote #2 Tracy/WI Vote #8 Janice/WI Vote #2 nancy_nh Vote # 10 Diane/WI Lori-Milwaukee Agreed- Jason in Beijing Vote: Peggy/St. Paul
 * Rule 16: State topic/subject or main idea of your post at the beginning of the post.**

Votes: #3 - Deb / Cayman Vote #6 Greg/Z Vote#7 Bobb Vote #1, #5, and #10 Heidi/Washburn Vote #3 Kris-Dubai Vote #6 Jon/WI Vote #6 Tracy/WI Vote #6 nancy_nh Vote #7 DianeWI
 * Rule 17: Create a positive interactive discussion. Remember for effective communication, one needs feedback.** Shelly/Wisconsin

Vote #3 Sharon/Princeton Vote#8 YIn/WI Vote #1 Janice/WI
 * Rule 18: Create a positive interactive discussion. This will encourage active participation by more members of the group and stimulate more open, meaningful discussion, camaraderie and collaboration.** Sharon/Princeton

Vote#7 YIn/WI Vote #2 Janice/WI Vote #3 nancy_nh Lori-Milwaukee
 * Rule 19: Be Respectful of Others and Others' Opinions.** nancy_nh

Votes: April/WI Vote #8 Bobb Vote # 8 Diane/WI Vote #5 nancy_nh Lori-Milwaukee
 * Rule 20: Don't be afraid to respectfully disagree with others. It can encourage insightful dialogue.** Kris-Dubai

Kelly/Zambia Votes: #5 - Deb / Cayman Vote #5 Greg/Z Vote #4 Sharon/Princeton Vote #1 Kris-Dubai Vote # 9 Jon/WI Vote#6 Yin/WI Vote #7 Tracy/WI Vote #4 Janice/WI Vote# 1 Diane/WI Lori-Milwaukee Vote: Jennifer/WI Vote: Peggy/St. Paul
 * Rule 21: Become a risk taker by submitting a different opinion. It is when we are challenged by ideas outside our safety zone that we are able to make jumps in learning.**

Votes: #8 - Deb / Cayman Vote: #5 BobB Vote #5 Sharon/Princeton Vote # 9 Kris-Dubai Vote # 5 Jon/WI Vote # 8 Tracy/WI Vote #7 Janice/Wi Vote #4 nancy_nh Vote # 6 Diane WI Vote: Jennifer/WI Agreed- Jason in Beijing Vote: Peggy/St. Paul
 * Rule 22: Avoid the use of jargon and abbreviations in posts as they may not be familiar to all readers.**
 * Deborah / Cayman**

bob b
 * Rule 23: Messages should be long enough to get the point across, yet short enough to keep the reader's attention. The use of TLA's or three letter acronyms helps a lot, but only if the person reading it understands what they are.**

Vote: Peggy/St. Paul
 * Rule 24: Response Messages should hightlight the point you are responding to and the rest deleted.** (This helps to shorten discussion threads and also provides the reader the point you are responding to) Diane/WI.

Kris-Dubai Votes: #9 - Deb / Cayman, April/WI Vote #4 Greg/Z Vote #2 Kris-Dubai Vote # 3 Jon/WI Vote # 2 Diane/WI Vote #9 Tracy/WI Vote #9 Janice/WI Vote: Jennifer/WI
 * Rule 25: Proofread your work for syntax as well as content before posting. Be sure you are expressing the message you intended.**

Bob b Votes: #4 - Deb / Cayman Vote: #4 Bobb Vote #5 YIn/WI Vote: Jennifer/WI
 * Rule 26: Be ethical**

Vote: Jennifer/WI
 * Rule 27: General Rule: Remember you are talking to a human and act accordingly**. Shelly/Wisconsin

Vote: #3 BobB Vote #6 Sharon/Princeton Vote: Jennifer/WI Agreed- Jason in Beijing
 * Rule 28: Avoid "Flame wars" - They can have a negative impact, and destroy the collegiality of a discussion group.** //Sharon/Princeton//

Votes: #6 - Deb Vote #3 Greg/Z Vote #7 Sharon/Princeton Vote #5 - Kris-Dubai Vote #2 Jon/WI Vote #3 Diane/WI Vote#4 Yin/WI Vote #3 Janice/WI Vote #8 nancy_nh Lori-Milwaukee Vote: Jennifer/WI Agreed- Jason in Beijing Vote: Peggy/St. Paul
 * Rule 29: Respond in a timely manner to posts and emails from others in the group.** //Jon / Belleville, WI//

Votes: #3 - Deb - I think we should combine this with **Create a positive interactive discussion.** Vote #2 - I agree with Deb Greg/Z Vote: 2 Bobb Vote # 7 Kris-Dubai Vote #1 Jon/WI Vote #4 Diane/WI Vote#3 Yin/WI Vote #5 Janice/WI Vote #9 nancy_nh Vote: Jennifer
 * Rule 30: Try to provide constructive feedback that will help others understand your point of view.** //Jon / Belleville, WI//

//Jon / Belleville, WI// Votes: #10 - Deb, April/WI Vote #1 Greg/Z Vote #1 BobB Vote #8 Sharon/Princeton Vote #6 Kris-Dubai Vote #4 Jon/WI Vote #5 Diane/WI Vote#2 Yin/WI Vote #1 Tracy / WI Vote: Jennifer/WI Agreed- Jason in Beijing Vote: Peggy/St.paul
 * Rule 31: Always re-read a post before responding to it. Make sure you fully understand the intent of the person who posted.**

When someone makes a mistake -- whether it's a spelling error or a spelling flame, a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer -- be kind about it. And if you do decide to inform someone of a mistake, point it out politely, and preferably by private email rather than in public. Lori-Milwaukee Votes: April/WI Vote #9 Sharon/Princeton Vote #10 Kris-Dubai Vote#8 Diane/WI Vote#1 Yin/WI Vote #10 Tracy/WI Vote #4 Janice/WI Vote #10 nancy_nh Vote: Jennifer/WI Agreed- Jason in Beijing
 * Rule 32: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes.**

Lori-Milwaukee Vote: Jennifer/WI Vote: Peggy/St. Paul
 * Rule 33: Respond to postings with no other responses whenever possible so people feel that their information is valued.** We can't nod or give other types of encouragement online as we could face to face and some people really appreciate that feedback. April/WI

Written statements leave more room for misinterpretation than spoken words because they lack contextual clues such as facial expressions and gestures; it's important to reflect on our perception of written communication to avoid misunderstandings. Eva_Eau Claire, WI
 * Rule 34: Keep the limitations of written communication in mind**

Vote: Peggy/St. Paul
 * Rule 35: Be an active listener as you read articles and participate in Discussions. Many times the written word contains messages that are not articulated. From that, great conversations can occur and develop.** Dorothy/Maine