Activity Two-Electronic Communication

There are various forms of electronic communication:
  • Email
  • Texting
  • Discussion Boards/ Forum Posts
  • Blogs

Task one


  1. Watch the YouTube videos on Discussion Board Netiquette and 7 Email Etiquette Tips.
  2. Once you have watched both videos, summarize the top 5 most important tips to remember when using electronic communication.


Task two

  1.  Watch the netiquette Rules for Acronyms and Emoticons.
  2. After watching the video, compile a list of acronyms and emoticons that may be confusing to the recipient if they do not know the meaning. You may also compile a list the consists of acronyms and emoticons that you learned about during your research.


Links to research:
Resource one
Resource two
Resource three
You may also find your own sites to research. Do not forget to add references.
References:
About.com. (2012, November 9). 7Email Etiquette Tips. Retrieved from: http://youtu.be/J0QmrlL9aR0
Byuicurdev. (2012, July 12). Discussion Board Netiquette. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwdqQjCfWSc&feature=youtu.be
DocstocTV. (2011, October 25). Netiquette Rules for Acronyms & Emoticons. Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWFFKlEC7sU
The Freeware Hall of Fame. (2012, April 9). Acronyms. Retrieved on October 3, 2013. From: http://www.geocities.com/spunk1111/smiley.htm
Muller-Godstock.com (2013). Emoticons and smileys. Retrieved on October 3. 2013. From:ht.tp://www.muller-godschalk.com/acronyms.html
WYSIWYG. (1999-2001). Smileys, emoticons, and acronyms. Retrieved on October 3, 2013. From:  http://www.geocities.com/spunk1111/smiley.htm