Digital Code of Conduct

Monday, May 22nd, 2016

10 Points of netiquette:

 

1. Never type in all capital letters, because it is shouting and it is rude.

 

1. Do not participate in plagiarism because it someone else’s content that you just copy and paste.

 

1.  Use correct quotes and always use the full quote.

 

1. Do not gossip and keep personal information to yourself.

 

1. Do not steal photographs that are not yours unless you have permission and you give credit.

 

1. Watch your language, do not swear.

 

1. Be patient with new users.

 

1. No spamming, it is unwanted and irritating.

 

1. If you are using a header make sure that your content relates to the header.

10. Avoid overuse of emoticons.

 

 

 

Penalties for failing to meet netiquette:

 

1. If these rules are not followed the first step would be to send the user an email stating that they are breaking the rules.

2. Limit the user’s access to the internet.

3. If the rules are still not followed the user would then need to attend a disciplinary hearing.

4. If the previous steps have all been unsuccessful the final step would be to take legal action against the user.

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How to enforce and manage Netiquette:

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1. Record all transactions and make sure you get a receipt.

2. Use professional signatures on documents to provide legitimacy.

3. Ask for clarification if you have any doubt about instructions to avoid miscommunication.

4. Do not write in acronyms.

5. Double space paragraphs to make your drawings readable.

6. Use descriptive headings

7. Use references.

8. Business can adopt a strict code of digital conduct where they are able to monitor their employee’s actions and watch developing trends that may need to be put to an end.

9. Although this might be extreme, business can spy on the employees’ doings on the internet so that they can ensure all workers have a clear understanding of netiquette.

10. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you following in real life.

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Code of conduct

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1. I will use technology appropriately.

2. I will act safely in the digital world.

3. I will abide to all laws and rules dealing with the use of technology.

4. I will respect others and myself through my actions.

5. I will demonstrate respectful digital etiquette.

6. I will demonstrate good digital behavior.

7. I will ensure the privacy of my personal information.

8. I will have a healthy and balanced lifestyle with technology.

9. I will demonstrate ethical behavior in the digital world just as I would in the real world.

10. I will not use technology in a harmful, degrading or inappropriate manner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

http://www.canva.com/create/posters/

http://www.uticaod.com/article/20120907/BLOG/309079938

http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/etiquette_in_technology#netiquette