Some instructors experience moments of misgiving and uneasiness once they charge cheating. These feelings are common, can occur even after the case has been decided and do not necessarily mean you have made a mistake or were unreasonable. It is extremely important to keep accurate and complete records of any data that are relevant to your class. However tempting it is to postpone or neglect this aspect of teaching, you will soon realize that careful and consistent documentation will make grading easier at the end of the semester. Maintain a separate grading book.
Many departments have grade books available.
Some courses have computerized grade books which help make your work easier. Survival tips for the first day of class. New teaching assistants all have some anxiety about meeting a class for the first time. Your reaction may vary from being eager to take on a new and challenging task to a helpless feeling of being thrown to the wolves. TAs have stomach aches, hands shake, knees feel weak and voices tremble.