Code of Conduct Digital Etiquette 10 Points of

Code of Conduct Digital Etiquette

10 Points of Netiquette 1. Keep in mind to respect all readers and their feelings, do not say/write something you wouldn’t say to someone in person. 2. Adhere to the same standards of behaviour online that you follow in real life. 3. Keep personal information private and do not gossip. 4. Do not plagiarise or ‘steal’ photographs off websites, use correct quotes and references. 5. Do not spam.

10 Points of Netiquette 6. Do not abuse your power and respect newbies, as they are still learning. 7. Make yourself look good online, and build a positive reputation. 8. Share expert or relevant knowledge only. 9. Forgive others for their mistakes 10. Pay attention to your language, typing style and emoticon use.

Penalties for Failing to Meet these Netiquettes People love others that have manners. Manners and respect go a long way in saying who and what you are. • If the rules are not followed, you should make the student aware of what they are doing wrong by talking to them individually or sending them an email or message. • Give them at most two warnings if the rules are disobeyed again and restrict them from breaking any other rules. • A disciplinary hearing is essential after the second warning, where expulsion or dismissal is the outcome depending on the rules that were broken.

References • Hartney, E. 2016. Ten Basic Rules of Netiquette or Internet Etiquette. [Online]. Available at: https: //www. verywell. com/tenrules-of-netiquette-22285 [Accessed 29 May 2016]. • N. A. 2015. 10 Points of Netiquette. [Online]. Available at: http: //15009701. weebly. com/the-chronicles-of-a-digitalcitizen/10 -points-of-netiquette [Accessed 29 May 2016]. • Tranter, K. 2012. Internet Etiquette – 10 Rules of Netiquette. [Online]. Available at: http: //www. uticaod. com/article/20120907/Blogs/309079938 [Accessed 29 May 2016]. • Shea, V. [Undated]. The Core Rules of Netiquette. [Online]. Available at: http: //www. albion. com/netiquette/corerules. html [Accessed 29 May 2016].

References • Neagu, A. 2015. Netiquette: 10 Basic Rules to Dramatically Improve your Safety. [Online]. Available at: https: //heimdalsecurity. com/blog/netiquette-rules-safety/ [Accessed 29 May 2016].