This document discusses netiquette, which refers to etiquette on the internet. It provides definitions and discusses basic rules of netiquette, types of netiquette including netiquette basics, of sending, replying and confidentially. Some basic rules include being brief, avoiding all caps, identifying yourself, being patient and not using rude language. The importance of netiquette is also discussed, such as keeping messages short, proofreading and being careful what you say. Following netiquette guidelines helps ensure professional online communication.

1. NETIQUETTE
 DEFINITION
 BASIC RULES OF NETIQUETTE
 TYPES OF NETIQUETTE
 IMPORTANCE OF NETIQUETTE

2. DEFINITION
Etiquette on the Internet
The practice of
netiquette depends on
understanding how
email, the Usenet,
chatting, or other
aspects of the Internet

3. BASIC
RULES OF
Netiquette
Be universal
Remember
that the
written word
is hard to
interpret
Don't break
any laws
Make a good
impression
Always
identify
yourself
Be patient
with
newcomers
Do not TYPE
ALL CAPITAL
LETTERS for
emphasis
Be brief
whenever
possible
Do unto
others, as
you'd have
others do
unto you
Be careful not
to use rude or
bad language
online

4. Types of
Netiquette
Netiquette basics
Netiquette of
sending
Netiquette of
replying
Netiquette of
confidentially

5. Netiquette basics

6. Netiquett
e of
sending

7. Replying and Forwarding
Summarize for the group
Check current information before replying
Reference past communications
Acknowledge important communications
NETIQUETTE OF REPLYING

8. NETIQUETTE OF CONFIDENTIALLY
Don't
publicize
other's
email
address
Never send
what you
don't read
Remember
Archiving
Respect
Copyright

9. IMPORTANCE OF NETIQUETTE
Keep it short
Avoid using
ALL CAPS
Use your
judgment with
attachments
P-r-o-o-f-r-
e-a-d
Be careful what
you say
Pay attention
to formatting
Don't be flame
happy

10. CONCLUSION
The rules of Netiquette offer a great guideline for online
communication.
They offer a new Internet user an outline for what is
professional and what is not.
Help to ease some of the stresses that technology can provide.