WIKI+ETIQUETTE

Wiki Etiquette for Students - How to act on a wiki.*
 * Keep safe **. **Never post your personal information or information about someone else**. Keep things like ages, addresses, phone numbers, names of towns, or even places we work off the Internet. Remember that information on the internet, especially embarrassing information, may still be around after you've deleted it. Be careful not to post things that may come back to haunt you later.
 * Be truthful **. Write things you know to be correct using facts from research //__from reliable, credible sources__//.
 * Ask first, then give credit. ** Ask an artist's permission to post their photos, pictures or pieces of writing//. **__N__**//**__ever use first and last names of people that could identify them in a photo or video. You must also ask permission when using an idea from a friend, a family member, or even from an acquaintance.__** After you have his/her permission, then you must ask if you can post his/her name to give him/her credit. If you know anyone who is breaking any part of this rule, it is very important to tell someone who can help immediately.
 * Be nice. ** The most important thing to remember is sarcasm hurts. Be friendly and be positive. Remember ... treat others as you would like to be treated.
 * Read, re-read, and proof-read before you click ENTER **. Don't rush; be sure it is really what you want to say not what you think it says. Remember you brain thinks faster than your fingers can type. Once you press that button, you can't bring it back. Look everything over and use your spell check to be sure everything is accurate. When you are certain that the editing is complete, and then __save__ to publish.
 * Information please. ** The Internet is a great source of information but information is only useful when it is accurate. Share your sources with the rest of us.
 * Be brief, to the point and logical **. Make the page easy to read and understand.
 * Follow Directions. **<span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Be sure to follow the directions that are given for the assignment -- be creative, but within the parameters set forth on the page.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Do not delete the work of others deliberately. **<span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Unless it is part of the editing process.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Keep it on topic **<span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> - classroom oriented. This isn't the place to discuss afterschool plans.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">MOST IMPORTANTLY ALWAYS BE APPROPRIATE **


 * Consequences for not following these rules **
 * First Offense: One week of no participation in any of the wiki pages **
 * Second Offense: Parents and Administration are notified **
 * Third Offense: Ban from all future use of Wiki **
 * In case of serious offense: inappropriate language, not approved videos or links, and/or harassment/bullying, step one is eliminated and steps two and three are used simultaneously. **

· Based upon PBS wiki etiquette for students