Inappropriate Behavior
Some behaviors are inappropriate in a discussion group. This is especially true for academic groups. Remember that your professor is reading this discussion and act accordingly. Examples of inappropriate conducts are:
• Using abusive, disrespectful or foul language
• Using sexually suggestive language (either explicit or implicit) that could be perceived as offensive or harassing.
• Threatening others
• Insulting others or denigrating the opinions of others. It is quite normal to disagree, but do so respectfully and without personal attacks.
• Making personal attacks
- Posting in all capital letters, it looks like you are screaming
- Responding in anger – if you are angry take a ten minute break before responding
- Posting racist or hateful comments about ethnicity, gender, intelligence or income level
- Be very careful if you decide to use sarcasm – it can easily be misunderstood
Source (http://www.ic.stonybrook.edu/blackboard/bio358groupdisscussions.pdf)
A general guide on good netiquette (http://www.albion.com/netiquette/) |
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