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.)
• 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.