Netiquette


"Netiquette” stands for internet etiquette. It’s the do's and don'ts of online communication. Netiquette covers both common courtesy online, and the informal "rules of the road" of cyberspace. Good netiquette is important to use since online communication is non-verbal.

While it’s important to follow netiquette rules for all online communication, professional communication requires focused attention to spelling and grammar which isn’t always necessary in personal communication. It is important to know good email etiquette and how to write professionally when in a professional environment. Remember that when communicating online, you are reading something that someone else typed. You cannot see their facial expressions, read their body language or hear the tone of their voice to infer meaning. As a result, online communication can be misinterpreted if not done correctly. Following proper netiquette means that communication online is made clearer.

Helpful Resources

Learn more about netiquette, email etiquette and formal writing by reviewing the following links: