Tips To Remember When Communicating Online:



   In my communication courses I learned about tone and how messages can be conveyed to someone.  I am an online student at Ashford University. I have learned about the importance of netiquette rules here at Ashford as well. (Ashford, 2011)  

   I understand that everyone communicates somehow whether it is through email, face to face interaction, and writing or through nonverbal communication. It is important to remember the audience as well as tone and a few other tips that can help one to communicate more effectively in any given situation.   

  As an online student I am required to use the proper netiquette at all times using some of the tips below as reminders:

   1. Tone is important.  A person's tone can be heard even in a letter. It is important to be courteous and to be respectful to everyone.

2. Words are important and what is written cannot be erased after it is sent. It is important that words are not written to degrade or cause negative disputes among students and staff.

3.Grammar is also important.   If a word is spelled incorrectly or pronounced wrong  it  can change  the meaning .  We can also be judged based off of our grammar and work.

4.Never use all caps. This is a important reminder which I was not aware of in the beginning.  All capital letters signify shouting . This can be viewed as very rude even if you are unaware.

5. Never Assume . What this means is that if you are trying to tell a story never assume that the audience understands everything you are stating or what you are feeling.  Remember to fully  explain  and articulate your points to the audience.

 Remember that these tips can be applied in writing an email to friends, family or in a work environment as well.  Or even  in our daily interactions with others.  These are tips that can help make a difference when communicating.

Thank you for reading!


 Reference

Ashford University (2011). Retrieved from http://www.ashford.edu/