Digital Citizenship

Amy TubbED 505

University of West Alabama

NetiquetteNetiquette is a combination of “network” and “etiquette.” It refers to what you should and should not do on the internet.

General Rules• If posting a question to an

information list, do a quick search of archives or on Google to be sure the question is not repetitive.

• When you join a list, remain for awhile before posting so you can see how it works and have a positive first experience.

• Use descriptive message subjects.• Proofread before sending!

http://www.wisegeek.com/contest/what-is-netiquette.htm

• Don’t use ALL CAPS when typing; this indicates yelling.

• Clip your messages when replying to an email thread to prevent repetitive information.

• Blind carbon copy (BCC) to keep addresses private when sending to a large number of people.

• Think before you post! Be polite and respectful.

Copyright and Fair Use• Copyright laws are in effect to protect creators of artistic or

scholarly work and apply the same on the internet as in any other medium.

Copyright Rules

• It is legal to reproduce portions of a work without the copyright for purposes of criticism, scholarship, teaching, news reporting, or research.

• Always document the origin of the material.

• Work can be based on information from other material as long as it has been added to or modified.

• Unpublished work can be used.

• Do not exceed fifty percent of any material without documentation.

• Do not make copies or sale the work.

http://www.umuc.edu/library/copy.shtml

Plagiarism

• Plagiarism is using someone’s ideas and claiming them as your own.

Don’t Plagiarize

• Never copy and paste information into a report without giving credit to the person from which it originated.

• Read and research and put gathered information into your own words.

• Use footnotes and works cited pages to properly credit the authors of the works referenced.

http://www.reference.com/motif/Education/ways-to-avoid-plagiarism

Safety on the Web• Be aware of the dangers that are on any

website or in any chat room.

Web Safety Tips• Don’t give personal

information in chat rooms or on websites.

• Avoid meeting online friends in person.

• Do not engage in online bullying or threatening.

• Be sure the site is secure before giving out financial information.

• Avoid websites with inappropriate topics.

• Purchase and install antivirus software.

• Do not share or send pictures.

• Always be polite.• Watch for scams.

http://www.ehow.com/list_5481591_internet-safety-rules.html

Computer Safety

• Be sure yourComputer stays safe By following these tips!

Computer Safety Tips• Use antivirus software.• Install security patches.• Secure your browser.• Use a firewall.

• Control your email.• Treat instant messaging

suspiciously.• Keep informed of

internet scams.• Do not fall victim to

virus hoaxes.

http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/safetytips.htm

Works Cited

Hoffman, Erin. Wise Geek. Retrieved on February 3, 2011 from

http://www.umuc.edu/library/copy.shtml

Landesman, Mary. About.com. Retrieved on February 3, 2011.

http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/safetytips.htm

Reference.com. Retrieved on February 2, 2011 from

http://www.reference.com/motif/Education/ways-to-avoid- plagiarism

Weiss, Chris. EHow. Retrieved on February 3, 2011 from

http://www.ehow.com/list_5481591_internet-safety-rules.html