Netiquette outlines rules for proper online communication and interaction. Some key rules include keeping paragraphs short and to the point, avoiding all capital letters which can seem like shouting, using normal capitalization, and being careful with sarcasm and humor by using emoticons. Netiquette also provides guidelines for online discussions, such as debating tactfully, keeping comments relevant, and summarizing others' posts when responding.

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What Is Netiquette?
The social code of network communication.
A set of rules for behaving and interacting
properly online.

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Some Simple Rules of Netiquette:
1. Make messages easier to read by making your
paragraphs short and to the point.
2. TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS CONSIDERED
SHOUTING ON THE INTERNET.

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Some Simple Rules of Netiquette:
3. Messages in all lowercase letters can be difficult
to read, instead, use normal capitalization.
4. *Asterisks* surrounding a word can be used to
make a stronger point.
5. Use the underscore symbol before and after the
title of a book, (i.e., _Green Eggs and Ham_ )

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Some Simple Rules of Netiquette:
5. Be careful when using sarcasm and humor.
When being humorous, use emoticons to express
humor. (tilt your head to the left to see the emoticon
smile)
:-) = happy face for humor.
Source: http://www.indiana.edu/~icy/netiquette.html

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Netiquette in Class Discussion Forum
1.In an online forum, debate is welcome, but be
tactful in responding to others.
2.Keep your questions and comments relevant to
the focus of the discussion group.
3.If you are responding to a message from
someone else, briefly summarize her or his post.