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Though you may have opportunities to communicate with your instructors and peers via voice and/or video, most communication occurs in text. Therefore, communicating clearly, concisely, and respectfully in writing is important.

Online courses employ two standards of writing: formal and casual. Being able to follow the instructor’s cue and write according to the standard of each particular course is important. For the most part, though, initial discussion posts and assignments use formal writing skills, whereas responses to peers and questions are much more conversational.

Chapter 11 has full details on how to communicate clearly online.