1. Always fill in the "subject line." This will tell the person what it is that
     you will be discussing.

2. Keep the content course-related.

3. Be careful about using humor.  Others cannot see the expressions
    on your face and may miss the point of your humor.

4. Be sure that everything in the content is respectful. Write nothing that
     violates or infringes the rights of others.

a. Examples of such violations include statements that are      libelous, invade someone else's privacy, or are
     offensive, sexually suggestive, or discourteous.

5.  Class-related questions may be posted in the WebCT bulletin board.
     Often one of your classmates will see and answer your questions
     before I read it. This might help others with the same questions.

6.   Questions regarding sensitive topics or answers to assignment
      questions  to me by WebCT e-mail

7.   Don't type in all caps. Many people interpret it as SHOUTING and
       find it rude. Messages written in all caps are more difficult to read.
       If you treat others with respect, the conversation on the Internet will
       be valuable.

8.   Explain the project you're working on or the situation about which
      you are writing to provide a context for the reader. Then ask the
      question or make the request that causes you to write.

9.   Say, "Thank you" when it is appropriate.

10. IMPORTANT: Before you click the "reply" button, look at the
       To: line on the screen to make sure the program is replying to the
       correct address. Remember to use the WebCT e-mail address
       for this class.

11. In replying to a message, quote only the part to which you are responding.
      Delete the rest before you send it.