Reproduced from Student Guidelines for Communicating in Online, Professional Contexts. Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo. 

This document provides brief guidance on appropriate ways of interacting with your classmates, teaching assistants, and instructors in online, professional contexts. It applies to email, online discussion groups, and online chats.

Treat others with respect

Observe the conventions of professional writing

Discussion Groups

Email

Remember: you’re part of a professional, learning community. That community is enhanced or undermined by each person’s behaviour. Help to enhance it!

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