(Why should others want to read this post, what new information have you contributed?) In your posts, try summarizing or quoting the specific content or idea to which you are responding. Change the subject line when replying to reflect the content of your post. Refer to your course outline for direction on expectations regarding the word length of posts and other communication guidelines. Posts are usually longer than a single line of text – but shouldn’t be longer than necessary to communicate the essentials. Encourage others to read your posts by making them brief and to the point.
If there is something you want to say that you’re not sure is suitable for public display, then don’t post it. If appropriate, send a private message or email instead. Stay on topic, or start (or request) another thread.Unrelated topics, personal communication, or extended 1-1 conversations don’t belong on the discussion board. A discussion board is public, visible to course staff and fellow students.Should your posts directly respond to weekly course tasks? Do your posts form part of an assessment task? If so, refer to the course outline or assessment task rubric for guidelines on standards and criteria.Refer to your course outline for expectations on the specific content of posts. Discussion boards can be used for a variety of different purposes as part of your course.Be aware of the impact your posts can have on others.Challenge ideas, without resorting to personal attacks, and allow your own ideas to be challenged. Promote awareness, understanding and acceptance regarding the differences that exist between cultural groups. Acknowledge and celebrate the breadth of experience and intellectual resources that people from diverse backgrounds bring to the University.
Be respectful of others’ views and opinions, and sensitive to differences.Treat every person with courtesy, and respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, social background, disability, sexual preference, or religious beliefs and customs.
Act at the level appropriate for your status as a (beginning) professional and academic. Netiquette for students – Considerations when starting