To find out more about specific types of CMC refer to the guides on email, mailing lists , forums and chat. General Tips for using CMC Practice makes perfect CMC is new to many students, and like all things new, sometimes there are teething problems. Jump in, don't be scared and make a posting or send an email. You'll be surprised at how easy it becomes after a while. Take breaks Minimise eye strain by taking regular breaks when using your computer.
Correct posture is critical as is stretching to reduce repetitive strain injuries.
You're not writing a book Online communication is an act of speech not an act of publishing. Although you should take care with spelling and grammar, don't labour over every posting as if it's going to be published in a book. In order to understand the thread of online conversations, be sure to read messages from the oldest first. That way you'll be able to follow the flow of the conversation. Bigger isn't better Try and limit your posting to no more than two screens maximum.