Posting+Guidelines

Before you post a response to a discussion question, evaluate what you have written to see if you are following PM Forni's Rules for Considerate Conduct:
1. Pay attention 2. Acknowledge others 3. Think the best 4. Listen 5. Be inclusive 6. Speak kindly 7. Don’t speak ill 8. Accept and give praise 9. Respect even a subtle “no” 10. Respect others’ opinions 11. Mind your body 12. Be agreeable 13. Keep it down (and rediscover silence) 14. Respect other people’s time 15. Respect other people’s space 16. Apologize earnestly and thoughtfully 17. Assert yourself 18. Avoid personal questions 19. Care for your guests 20. Be a considerate guest 21. Think twice before asking for favors 22. Refrain from idle complaints 23. Give constructive criticism 24. Respect the environment and be gentle to animals 25. Don’t shift responsibility and blame

** Evaluating a Website: Questions to Ask **

 * Authority **
 * Does this site come from a source with a good reputation?
 * Is the author or publisher of this work known?
 * What knowledge or skills do they have in the area?


 * Accuracy **
 * Is this information correct?
 * Can it be checked against other credible sources?
 * Do the authors provide a bibliography?


 * Relevance **
 * What is the author’s purpose in writing this website?
 * Who is the intended audience?
 * Remember, even if a site is about your topic, it might not be relevant to you.


 * Bias **
 * Is the website written by a person or sponsored by an organization that would influence their writing?
 * Does the site address both sides of an issue?
 * Is the information balanced?


 * Efficiency **
 * Is the information worth the effort?
 * Is the website clear and easy to use?
 * Can you find the information you need quickly?


 * Timeliness **
 * Does the website make it clear when the information was last updated?
 * Is it maintained regularly?
 * Is this information that needs to be updated frequently?