Making a good impression on the Internet

We will be studying how verbal and nonverbal communications are important in projecting an image that reflects who you are. A good impression counts just as much over the Internet as in a job interview, business meeting, and at a social function. Throughout the quarter, you will be gaining skill in interpersonal communications. This blog will help you polish your ability to present a good impression over the Internet through correct grammar and spelling, use of appropriate language, and presenting your thoughts in a clear, concise manner.

In your comments, use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Don’t even THINK about using text-message abbreviations! Hint: if you draft your comments in a Word document, you can take advantage of the spelling and grammar checks. Then all you need to do is copy your comment and paste it into the blog.

It goes without saying (but I’ll say it anyway), all comments must show respect for me and the other students. If you are unsure whether you should say something, if you should bother checking a dictionary, or if a remark may offend, ask yourself, “would a prospective employer still hire me if he or she found my comment when Googling my name for a job I really want?”

Between now and October 13, enter a comment on this post. You may enter several if you like. The goal is to be sure you are registered and able to participate on this blog before the formal blogging assignments begin in Week 3 (October 13 through 17).