What to avoid when blogging

Here is what to avoid:

1. Attacking another point of view or person (disagreeing is fine, but be respectful and give your reasons);
2. simple yes or no responses;
3. long winded responses in most cases a few well developed paragraphs should do;
4. and late responses.

In the online environment, as in the classroom, I require that you treat your instructor and all other participants on the blog with courtesy and respect. Your comments to others should be factual, constructive, and free from harassing statements. You are encouraged to disagree with other students, but such disagreements need to be based upon facts and documentation (rather than prejudices and personalities). You need to contribute in intelligent, positive, and constructive manners within the activity. Unprofessional or disrespectful conduct will result in a lower grade for this assignment. Behaviors that are abusive, disruptive, or harassing will result in being denied further access to the blog and may result in further disciplinary actions. Warnings will not be given; part of the learning process in this course is respectful engagement of ideas with others.