Guideline for Online Writing or Communication

I've like to quote what I've learn from BYU Idaho here in my blog. 

There are many people who didn't even notice that proper communication will lead to better understanding and learning. 

These are the guidelines that are share in our course 

Many students have formed online writing habits based on the mistaken belief that standard spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules do not apply when writing online posts. These habits may be acceptable when writing emails to friends or connecting on social media websites, but when writing online in all of your college coursework (including discussion boards), good online writing habits should be treated more seriously.

Use the following guidelines when you communicate online:

• Always proofread what you write. Reread your writing to check for little mistakes like spelling and punctuation errors before sending or submitting your work. 
• Make a meaningful subject line. Whether posting on a discussion board or writing an email, give your message a subject title that indicates the contents of the message.
• When sending an email or a message, use the person's name at the beginning of the communication. Example: "Dear Bob,"
• Be specific about who you are, why you are writing, and what you want.
• AVOID USING CAPS. IT GIVES THE IMPRESSION THAT YOU ARE YELLING AT YOUR READER, AND IT CAN BE MORE DIFFICULT TO READ.
• the other extreme is the more common habit of not using any capitalization at all. remember, when writing in english, to capitalize the word "i" when referring to one's self and to capitalize the first letter of each sentence.
  • Corrected form of the statement above: The other extreme is the more common habit of not using any capitalization at all. Remember, when writing in English, to capitalize the word "I" when referring to one's self and to capitalize the first letter of each sentence.
• Sometimes students who struggle with punctuation will choose to stop using it altogether even if punctuation isnt your strength at least make your best guess about where to put commas periods apostrophes (') etc not having any at all is hard on your reader
  • Corrected form of the statement above: Sometimes, students who struggle with punctuation will choose to stop using it altogether. Even if punctuation isn't your strength, at least make your best guess about where to put commas, periods, apostrophes ('), etc. Not having any at all is hard on your reader.
• Tone: Sometimes joking does not come across very well in email or posts. Emoticons (smiley faces, frowns, winks) are fine for communicating between friends or classmates, but should be avoided for formal or first-time communications.
• Don't overuse exclamation points!!! It gives a much greater sense of urgency to your message than it likely deserves!!
• Avoid over-stating your point by using an overly aggressive or offensive tone. Remember, if you wouldn't state your message so strongly to someone face to face, then don't do it online. It's possible to be passionate without being rude.
• Do not write in an abbreviated "text messaging" style in posts or emails. IMO, its hard 2 read and not really easier 4 u 2 write.
  • Translation of the statement above: In my opinion, it's hard to read and not really easier for you to write.