Dr. Gremler's List of Pet Peeves*
They include the following student behaviors:
 | Coming to class late. (This is disrupting and inconsiderate.) |
| Attempting to turn in assignments late. (They are not accepted.) |
| Not following directions in doing assignments. (You will end up with a lower grade.) |
| Asking "did I miss anything important?" after not attending a class. (How should I respond?) |
| Asking "will I miss anything important?" prior to not attending a class. (See above.) |
| Using contractions (e.g., can’t) in written assignments. (Not a good idea when writing.) |
| Turning in written assignments with page-long paragraphs and/or no headings. (Such assignments are difficult to read and follow.) |
| Improperly using it's and its. (It's not appropriate; a firm would not want its employees misusing these words.) |
| Asking "are we going to get out early today?" (I want you to get your money’s worth!) |
| Turning in assignments held together by paper clips. (Use staples!) |
| Sending unidentified e-mails. (Always include your full name, course, and class section.) |
| Sending unidentified e-mails. (Always include your full name and class section.) |
| Getting up and leaving class in the middle of a lecture. (This is very rude.) |
| Packing up books, notebooks, etc. into bags before class is over. (This is also very rude.) |
*These are student behaviors you probably want to avoid if you want to do well in this class.