Wiki+Rules+&+Contract

=Wiki Rules (or Wikis Rule!)=


 * Using a wiki requires that we follow online etiquette.**

//Please be sure to follow these simple rules so that everyone has a great experience:// = = =STUDENT CONTRACT AND GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION=
 * Respect what others have written on the wiki.
 * You can either add to what others have written, make revisions or begin something new on the wiki.
 * Use correct spelling and grammar on the wiki. Remember what goes up on the wiki, goes up for the world to see. This is published writing, not draft.
 * Use appropriate language. Do not use any language that could be interpreted as mean to others.
 * Any factual information must be accurate.
 * Please remember to give credit to and cite your sources. Failure to do so is plagiarism.

//**We expect all participants to follow the guidelines listed above. In order to ensure the respect and safety for all participants, we will remove users from the wiki when these guidelines are not being followed. Students will be monitored throughout the use of Wikispaces.**//

Wikispaces.com is a password protected and monitored wiki. Students will be using this program to engage in discussions and collaborate with their classmates.

In order to ensure student protection and safety on the Internet and the respect of everyone involved, we ask that you follow the guidelines for appropriate and safe Internet behavior listed below.

USER NAMES You will be issued a user name by your teacher in order to join the project wiki. User names need to follow specific guidelines and **must** not be changed by students.

PASSWORDS · Passwords are for your use only! Passwords are not to be shared with ANYONE inside or outside the classroom. · If you think your password may have become public for any reason, see your teacher immediately to have your password changed. · Sign out of Wikispaces before leaving your computer. · Do not save your password to your computer. · Do not let anyone else type on Wikispaces under your name.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION · Communicate only on the discussion tabs following each page. Do not use the email portion of the wikispace. · Be respectful at all times! · Be inclusive in your conversations and replies. · Use appropriate language. · Disagree with the __idea__, not the person. · When retelling an experience, say “I know someone who…” rather than using someone’s name. · Do not use “put-downs”, call names, “yell” (using all capitals), or use terms such as “duh” in your responses. · Disagree respectfully, using the etiquette of debate and discourse. · Re-read responses for meaning before posting. · Edit spelling and grammar before posting. · Use standard written language in wikis, blogs and discussion boards. · Think before you reply! Submitted work will be considered published and public to the participants of this project.

EMAIL The email section of the wiki is **not** where you should be communicating to other students. Email should only be used if you have a question for your teacher that you need answered.

(Credits: EastConn - Nutmeg2008 Wiki)