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4.1 Digital Citizenship and Etiquette Awareness

• Never distribute pornographic or slanderous material.
• Don’t engage in flaming, a term that describes an increasingly intense and vicious
debate. If it appears that a discussion is headed in this direction, simply stop.
• Remember the Golden Rule: Treat people the way you would like to be treated.

Have you ever displayed negative etiquette online? What steps can you take to improve in this
area? Are there any tips on etiquette you would add to this list?

In addition to avoiding plagiarism and displaying appropriate etiquette, a good digital citi-
zen protects the online community by making sure to guard against transmitting computer
viruses and other threats by installing antivirus and security software on his or her computer.
We will discuss this topic in more detail in Module 6. A good digital citizen also exhibits a posi-
tive attitude toward the use of technology, supports others in the community, takes personal
responsibility for lifelong learning, and acts as a role model for other students.

These rules are easy to learn and will quickly become second nature. This course is designed
to make your online experiences fun, useful, and as positive as possible.

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