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How to Develop an Argument & Thesis

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing an argument paper. Identifying key ideas and concepts through quote selection will serve as the foundation for developing an […]

Annotating and Outlining

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This 45-minute workshop will address strategies for annotating and outlining a text. Critical thinking will be emphasized, including discerning author’s purpose, evaluating claims, raising questions, and using prior knowledge in actively working with a text.     Register

Evaluating Resources: The Questions to Ask

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Sponsored by the Library and the Center for Reading and Writing, 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.   Register

Improving Sentences

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This 45-minute workshop will address proofreading and editing sentences, including making grammar user-friendly, moving from the macro to the micro level,  reading aloud, and visiting the CRW for help. All students are welcome.   Register

How to Develop an Argument & Thesis

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing an argument paper. Identifying key ideas and concepts through quote selection will serve as the foundation for developing an argument and thesis. All students are welcome.   Register

Avoiding Plagiarism

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address how to successfully paraphrase, summarize, and directly quote the sources used for writing papers, articles, presentations, speeches, etc. Plagiarism in its various forms will be defined and discussed, including Ramapo’s policy on academic honesty. Open to all students. Register

MLA Documentation Style

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This workshop has been rescheduled for 10/22 at 1:15.   Please see that date for registration information.

Critical Reading Strategies

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This 45-minute workshop will address how to critically read a text, including pre-viewing, questioning, annotating, using background knowledge, and rereading. All students are welcome.   Register

Chicago/Turabian Documentation Style

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This 45-minute workshop will address Turabian/Chicago documentation style, including page formatting, source integration, footnotes, bibliography, and using the style manual. All students are welcome.   Register

Managing Academically During a Virtual Semester

Webex Virtual Meeting

Now that you've completed a few weeks of classes, join Vice President Joe Connell to learn strategies to succeed for the rest of the semester. You'll explore tips for self-managing your learning, as well as your academic rights and responsibilities as a Ramapo student.   Register

How to Develop an Argument & Thesis

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing an argument paper. Identifying key ideas and concepts through quote selection will serve as the foundation for developing an argument and thesis. All students are welcome.   Register

Time Management

Webex Virtual Meeting

You've got a lot to do, so planning is essential. Learn ways to become more efficient and reduce your stress. This 45-minute workshop will address time-management strategies and tools, including goal-setting, using an organizer, planning weekly, addressing priorities, and limiting distractions. All students are welcome. Register