• 7.6: Concerns for Online Writing

    • Digital Ethics Page

      Read this article on digital ethics, which is sometimes called "netiquette".

    • Issues and Trends URL

      Read this section, which gives an overview of mass communication on the internet. Pay attention to the sections on bias and credibility.

    • Social Media in the Workplace Research Roundup Page

      Read this article. There is a distinction between communicating online in a professional capacity and communicating online as a private person. As this article discusses, some employees face repercussions for discussing their work life via social media.

    • Writing Activity: Presenting Yourself Online Assignment
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      In a paragraph (75–100 words), consider the questions in the third paragraph in terms of your personal use of Internet-based communication. What guidelines govern your own posting? How do you choose to present yourself online? How does knowing these implications help you to shape better documents for Internet-based media in a professional capacity?
    • Writing Activity: Online Business Communication Assignment
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      In a paragraph (50–75 words), summarize some of the concerns faced by businesses communicating online. Reflect on your personal experiences with these challenges. What challenges might you anticipate as a technical writer in the workplace?
    • Writing Activity: Social Media Policies Assignment
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      In a paragraph (50–75 words), discuss what social media policies exist in your workplace or the stance that you might take for yourself about what is okay to post online regarding your professional life. Why are these boundaries necessary?