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Class norms for netiquette--edited to add-- //please look at the discussion page and give your input. Thanks! //
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 * 1. Be  respectful of others by refraining from comments that are rude or belittling. ** __Remember the human.__ **
 * 2. This is a professional educational atmosphere. Posts and e-mails should be treated as such.
 * 3. Please follow standard rules of English as it pertains to capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
 * 4. Emoticons are permissible, and may be useful when showing the tone of your message.
 * 5. Avoid using acronyms. Students come from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds.
 * 6. Do not send spam e-mails or chain letters to course members. - redundant with #2
 * 7. Sign posts with your first name (and last initial, if more than one person has the same first name) not an on-line "handle."
 * 8. Remember these key words: Reflect, Pause, Create and Post (RPCP): "Think before you speak."
 * 9. Challenge, and be open to be challenged on your ideas, with the intent of facilitating growth and understanding of others' viewpoints.
 * 10. Encourage everyone to contribute by replying to their posts. Diverse viewpoints enrich discussion. [[image:etiquette.gif]]Here is a link to a larger resource on [|Netiquette]