{"id":1310,"date":"2015-09-08T14:49:42","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T21:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/new-career\/?page_id=1310"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:18:43","slug":"netiquette","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/students\/making-connections\/netiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Netiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>Netiquette<\/h1>\n<p><em>It&#8217;s easy enough to use electronic mail, but there is an art to communicating effectively on-line. Here are some simple guidelines for telecommunicating.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Always specify clearly what you are writing about &#8211; avoid being vague or verbose.<\/p>\n<p>Use numbering or bullets (and brevity) to highlight your important points;\u00a0 use of multiple colors and fonts is discouraged.<\/p>\n<p>Limit the message to one subject.\u00a0 If you need to raise multiple issues, clearly state this in the first line or in the subject line.<\/p>\n<p>Do not use all caps or likewise, all lower case.<\/p>\n<p>Use of exclamation points should be limited.\u00a0Use only one exclamation point per statement.<\/p>\n<p>Do not use textspeak, abbreviations, or acronyms.<\/p>\n<p>Manners are important;\u00a0 say &#8220;please&#8221; and &#8220;thank you&#8221; when appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>Double check all communications for spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, to make certain your electronic communications are of a professional quality, be sure to include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a clear, specific subject line<\/li>\n<li>an appropriate and professional greeting<\/li>\n<li>the main point stated in the opening sentence<\/li>\n<li>a friendly closing<\/li>\n<li>a professional signature block with appropriate contact information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Netiquette It&#8217;s easy enough to use electronic&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":268,"featured_media":0,"parent":922,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h1>Netiquette<\/h1>\r\n<em>It's easy enough to use electronic mail, but there is an art to communicating effectively on-line. 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