Communication Reminder

Just a reminder: 

Be professional as you communicate. Reread your written text before posting or emailing. In much of the corporate world, writing in all caps is considered yelling and, therefore, it is not acceptable in any online communication, nor is texting lingo.

Be considerate. Think about how your words affect others.

Be respectful of the opinions of others and respect your instructor

Be calm. Try to keep your emotions out of class.

Humor and sarcasm. Because there are no visual cues in distance education, humor and sarcasm are impossible to discern. Be very careful when interjecting humor and refrain from using any remarks that are sarcastic in nature.

Harassment and other offensive behavior. The online learning environment is not place to harass, threaten, or embarrass others. Comments that can be viewed, as offensive, sexist, or racially motivated will not be tolerated.

Offensive material. Students may not post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that is racially, religiously, or ethnically offensive or is harmful, abusive, vulgar, sexually explicit, otherwise potentially offensive.

Copyrights and intellectual property. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Ideas that are copied should always be cited correctly.