Email Etiquette PD

I have some email etiquette PD for todays staff meeting - for more information see http://www.learnthenet.com/learn-about/email-etiquette/index.php.

The main points about email etiquette is:

• Clearly summarize your message in the subject line
• Don't use the CC (Carbon Copy) function to copy your message to everyone
• Use BCCs (Blind Carbon Copies) when addressing a message to a group of people who don't necessarily know each other
• Keep your messages short and focused
• Avoid using all capital letters
• Don't write anything you wouldn't say in public
• Use a smiley to make sure that a statement is not misunderstood
• Avoid sending e-mail to large numbers of people unless you have a legitimate reason to do it
• Avoid nasty e-mail
• Include your name at the bottom of the message

Also check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dRoclqDJh0&feature=player_embedded which is a great overview online Netiquette.