Because I love cooking and find it relaxing, the kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in the house. Here I am grading papers at the dining room table.

For academic success, keep in mind the following six points:

• First, you need to do the assignments.
• Second, you need to submit assignments on time.
• Third, keep me informed.
• Fourth, don't confuse avoidable problems with unavoidable problems.
• Fifth, reputations count.
• Sixth, don't lie--even if you screw up.

My 5 January 2007 blog entry, "Six Suggestions for Student Success" explains each of these points in detail.