The Center for Reading and Writing (CRW) offers one-to-one consulting sessions in writing and reading to students on all academic levels, both virtually and in person. We can help you in all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to polishing final papers. If you need reading strategies for difficult texts, we are here to assist with those, too. We also offer a wide variety of workshops from study skills to MLA, APA, and Chicago documentation styles. CRW services are open to all Ramapo students.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – FALL 2024

Hours

The CRW serves students 7 days/week, in person and virtually.

Monday – Thursday, 10 AM – 8 PM

Friday, 10 AM- 4:30 PM

Weekends: Virtual appointments are available on Saturdays and Sundays.

End-of-Semester No-Show and Cancelation Policy:  The Center for Reading and Writing is extremely busy in late November through the end of the semester. We want to accommodate as many students as possible, so please be sure to show up for your appointments and avoid canceling.

If a student does not show up or cancels an appointment on the same day, they will receive a warning informing them that if they miss or cancel another appointment, they will be unable to schedule a session again until the spring semester Students are also notified that they have 24 hours to explain in writing to Susan Auger (sauger@ramapo.edu) the reason for their absence. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration.

Finals Week: The CRW will have a minimal number of appointments available during finals, as most of the consultants will not be working. Please note that Dec. 18 is the last day for appointments, and we will close at 1:00 for our annual holiday party.

Appointments

Appointments are 45-minutes long and should be made on Connect by 10 PM the night before the requested session. You have the option to choose an in person or a Webex/virtual session, whatever is most convenient for you. Appointments are available with peer consultants and professional staff.

ELL Sessions: The CRW has two professional consultants, Peggy Hartog and Evelyn Erli, who specialize in working with English Language Learners. You can make appointments with them on Connect. Peggy Hartog offers virtual appointments, and Evelyn Erli is availabe virtually and in person.

Cancellations: If you have to cancel an appointment, please do it on Connect, at least an hour in advance, if possible.  See the details at the Schedule an Appointment box below.

Student Workshops

The final workshops of the semester are as follows. Be sure to register at the Workshops link below before they book up!

12/4 – Writing About Research – 11:00-11:45 – Webex

12/5 – Study Skills to Survive the End of the Semester – 1:15-2:00 – Webex

12/10 – Avoiding Plagiarism – 2:00-2:45 – Webex

What Ramapo Students are Saying About the Center for Reading and Writing

• “It was really helpful, because now I know what areas to focus on to complete my essay effectively.”
• “I was very satisfied with the help I received. My consultant showed me how to improve my paper and reading through it really helped.”
• “Everything about this session was positive and effective. I now have a better understanding on where to start with my research paper.”
• “I learned how to replace paragraphs in my essay, and help improve my thesis.”
• “I got a good perspective on my topic, and I also learned more about the Chicago style of writing.”
• “Going to the Reading and Writing Center helps give me more ideas and strategies to work with my paper.”
• “This is a great place to release the frustration when in doubt about writing.”
• “I know what changes I have to make, and how to make them.”

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