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Social Media Etiquette for Professionals

In today’s world, part of our daily routine is to browse the internet which is the social media.
Social media is widely used for it has many functions. Along with its positive contribution to
people, others still used it as way to harm individuals which can be a disadvantage. As a
professional, one of our responsibilities is to be a role model to those who are younger to us. Let
us always think that social media is not solely for fun thus its an essential tool to make our works
done. For every post that we take, let us always be reminded of its consequences. Things are
better if we carefully think about it such as confidential information that needs to be kept, use
of appropriate language and giving credits to the owner if somehow you use to share his/her
content. Let us follow the etiquette always.

2. Transitional Devices
To make our academic paper more accurate and understandable, varied uses of transitional
devices should be considered. Transitional devices connect sentences and paragraphs which
helps the readers to see the connection or relationship of ideas. Transitional devices vary
according to its uses such as adding information, contrasting, comparing, sequencing and
concluding. We must be familiar of its uses before we even use it in our sentences to have a
good written output especially in academic papers.

1. Ethics in Digital Communication

People nowadays are considered to be technologically-driven thus following protocols
should be a must. Digital communication is a blessing to us not unless others have to used it
for crimes which ruins its reputation to serve individuals. Digital ethics comprises of the way
in which online participants communicate and the manner in which the technologies are
utilized in these platforms for engagement and more. It always starts within ourselves and
it’s a representation of ourselves in using such platforms. We should be guided by the
principles of ethics in digital communication and ten commandments of computer ethics.
Let us make use of its advantages to improve our works and not to harm others.

2. Guide to Oral Presentation

Everybody seems to be having a panic attack especially when they are tasked to do an oral
presentation. This is true to majority of us. However, we cannot just sit and do nothing because
whether we like it or not, it has always been a part of academic activities. The main question is
how should we able to cope this dilemma. There are steps for us to be able to follow. First is to
plan, which includes analyzing your target audience to determine the purpose of your talk. Of
course, every information that you will share should have a valid evidence and useful to the
audience. Second is to prepare, which includes the structure and unity of your information from
the introduction, body to conclusion. Third is to practice and present, which includes how you
are able to deliver your talk. Be confident.

3. Inclusive Language in Communication

Inclusive language aims to promote awareness of diversity and value of all people. It is
about balancing between written and spoken communication in which there are several
terms that need to be change to avoid excluding people. For instance, instead of using the
term boys and girls in instructing, better to use the term children and mom to parent as a
good example of gender inclusive language. Inclusive language is a language that shows
sensitivity, respect and open-mindedness towards individuals and groups through positive
and accurate representation.

Online Language for Professionals

Some philosophers and researchers tend to define language as something that has vital role
in communication. To simply define language means allowing people to communicate in a
structured and conventional way. The main importance of this lesson is to emphasize the
use of professional language in an online setting. As much as possible, language to be used
in an online setting should be simple in which it has to give the readers the direct
information and not reading between the lines. We must stop relying on direct translations
but rather provide your own explanation about a certain topic. Mastering also the terms
used in your specific field to avoid misunderstanding and be more descriptive to avoid
confusions. By following these principles, you'll make a good impression and you will be
known as a professional, courteous employee and colleague.