From Ormrod Human Learning
 

1. Be sure it is really punishing.

2. Strong but not severe

3. Threaten first, but carry through.

4. Behavior should be clearly described.

5. Apply it consistently.

6. Change the environment to stop the behavior.

7. Teach better behaviors.

8. Punish immediately.

9. Explain why behavior is wrong.

10. Avoid some punishers depending on the person.

11. Use it sparingly.