Wikiversity:Civility/Draft

Civility refers to a collection of behaviors that greatly assists cooperation. Conflict is inevitable in a collaborative learning environment like Wikiversity. Though we may have our differences, we all share learning as a common goal. We should all know how to behave and what behavior is civil. Participation at Wikiversity requires civil behavior for us all to achieve our personal learning goals. Civility can help transform conflicts into learning opportunities and solutions.

Examples
Sometimes we forget to be civil and need a little push to remind us. Here are some suggestions to help us all be more civil:


 * Use I-statements to express yourself ( "I am learning English." )
 * Ask questions ( "What resources can I read to learn English?" )
 * Ask for help ( "Can you help me improve this English resource?" )
 * Focus on what you are willing to do ( "I can help you learn English." )
 * Focus on what you want to achieve ( "I want to understand what this English paragraph means." )
 * Focus on what you agree with first ( "I agree, that English paragraph should be clarified." )
 * Acknowledge feelings ("I feel confused", "I understand you are confused. What can I do to help?" )
 * Acknowledge mistakes ( "You are right, that paragraph is confusing." )
 * Acknowledge shortcomings ( "Sorry for my poor English, I am still learning." )
 * Suggest solutions ( "How about including notes for beginners of English?" )
 * Mention examples you like ( "I like how the English course has notes for beginners." )
 * Assume Good Faith ( "Thank you for working on the English course. I have some suggestions" )