As I teach adult learners and college students, I think its possible for me to have a somewhat more open acceptable use blogging policy than if my students were younger. However, my policy would require students to:

1) Post using their real name. Knowing that others will read their postings, they should not make comments that they would not make in person to another student's face.

2) Refrain from posting abusive or profane content.

3) Remember the purpose of the blog is academic and that they have a responsibility to contribute to the collective learning of the group. Posts should relate in some way to course content.

4) Refrain from posting links to content or materials that they have not thoroughly reviewed.

5) Strive for the best writing (including grammar use) and analysis that they are capable of.