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Evaluating Sources: The Questions to Ask

Learning Commons 101

This 45-minute workshop will address strategies for evaluating print and news sources, including authority, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness.  Fake news, what it is, and tips on how to identify it will also be discussed.  All students are welcome.  For more information, contact  Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

MLA Style

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address how to use MLA documentation style, from page formatting to in-text citations, source integration, and the Works Cited page.  All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register

Avoiding Plagiarism

Webex Virtual Meeting

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address how to successfully paraphrase, summarize, and directly quote the sources used for writing papers, articles, presentations, speeches, […]

Study Skills to End the Semester Strong

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address study skills to help with end-of-the-semester assignments & exams, including reading, annotating, and recall strategies, time management, taking care of your health, and using campus […]

Reading for the Research Paper

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address reading strategies for conducting research, including how to read scholarly sources. Determining source credibility will also be discussed. All students are welcome.  For more information, […]

Avoiding Plagiarism

Webex Virtual Meeting

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address how to successfully paraphrase, summarize, and directly quote the sources used for writing papers, articles, presentations, speeches, […]

Study Skills to Start the Semester Strong

Learning Commons 101

Do you need to brush up on study skills? This 45-minute workshop will address valuable strategies for academic success, including note-taking, annotating, managing time, and taking care of yourself. Tips […]

Developing the Argument and Thesis

Learning Commons 101

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing an argument paper. Identifying key ideas and concepts through quote selection […]

College Success Strategies

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address 5 key strategies for optimal academic performance, from planning to using essential campus resources. Open to all students.  For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. […]

Developing the Argument and Thesis

Learning Commons 101

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing an argument paper. Identifying key ideas and concepts through quote selection […]

Note Taking Strategies

Learning Commons 101

We all know it is important to take notes during class and while reading. Attend this 45-minute workshop to learn not only how note-taking helps improve your academic performance, but […]

Time Management Strategies

Webex Virtual Meeting

You have a lot to do, so planning is essential. Learn ways to become more efficient and reduce your stress. Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute […]