How to Keep from Getting Toasted

Skim through any portion of Dragons, History Professors, and Other Hazards of College Life that you have not yet read, and read more carefully the last two chapters.   Of the advice given in these chapters, does anything surprise you? Of the familiar principles, what seems to you to be particularly worth reinforcing?

Readings, Exams, and Papers

Because the Club Rush wasn't when I thought it was going to be, I had to change the syllabus schedule somewhat.  I am going to try to get back by next Monday's class. It would help a lot if you could all  read Units V, VI, and VII of Dragons before the Monday, September 14 class session.  These chapters offer advice on how to approach college reading assignments, exams, and papers. If you were Polonius and trying to give advice to a son or daughter headed off to college, what bit of advice from these chapters would you be most likely to include? Why? [Remember: Polonius' advice usually sounds good, but it isn't necessarily all that helpful....though it might be!]