Netiquette Quest

Netiquette Rules for Elementary Students

·         Add a subject to your email. This way the teacher knows what it’s about. Teachers get a lot of emails, so it helps to know who is sending the email, and for what purpose. 

·         Make the message brief and to the point. Most ideas can be summarized. You don’t need to write a long paragraph. Try to explain your purpose or questions in as few sentences as possible. This makes it quick and easy to respond to. 

·         Don’t use emoticons. This alright to do with your family and friends, but it is inappropriate with teachers. 

·         Don’t use abbreviations or “texting language” when sending emails. Abbreviations like 2, substituted of the word to, or ttyl for talk to you later. Some people don’t know what they mean, and they are inappropriate for a formal email. 

·         Try not to type words with all capital letters. IT MAKES IT SEEM LIKE YOU’RE SHOUTING. 

·         Also try not to use exclamation points. Emails are usually for questions or descriptions. 

·         Don’t attach files that are too big. Files like this can make it hard for the receiver to open them. They often take a long time to download. 

·         Always make sure that you keep your personal information private. 

·         Be respectful of the person you are sending the email to. Always be kind and courteous.