Online Etiquette Guidelines

The information below provides guidelines and rules regarding appropriate online communications at Phoenix College. Inappropriate behavior will lead to disciplinary action e.g.:

  • Swearing or use of vulgar language
  • Cyberstalking
  • Sending inappropriate comments or content in emails to instructors or students
  • Making derogatory comments regarding race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation

Students participating in such activities will be referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs for possible disciplinary action.


Do
Don't
  • Be clear in your communications
  • Use appropriate respectful language
  • Be brief
  • Make a good impression
  • Be selective in what you write
  • Be forginving of others mistakes (e.g. spelling, grammar, etc.)
  • Ask permission before forwarding emails/discussion postings
  • Obey copyright laws
  • Cite others work if you use it in your
  • communitations
  • Remember you are not anonymous
  • Be respectful of others
  • Respect the privacy of others
  • Read all postings first, write later
  • Keep attachments small
  • Be positive
  • No SPAM
  • DON'T TYPE IN ALL CAPS
  • No flames or personal attacks
  • Don't be rude with others
  • No name calling
  • Don't be arrogant
  • Don't be disruptive to others communications
  • No SPAM, chain letters, pornography
  • No plagiarizing others work