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Developing the Argument and Thesis

Learning Commons 101

This 45-minute workshop will address how to develop a thesis statement from the inside out.  Strategies for working with sources and developing ideas that lead to shaping a thesis statement will be discussed. All students welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu Register

Time-Management Strategies

Learning Commons 101

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 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. For more […]

Improving Sentences

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address proofreading and editing sentences, focusing on some of the most common errors: fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.  All students welcome.  For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register  

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 also for tips, tricks, and methods that will help you become an effective note-taker. This workshop is open to all students.  Register

Developing a Thesis Statement

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address how to develop a thesis statement from the inside out.  Strategies for working with sources and developing ideas that lead to shaping a thesis statement will be discussed. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register 

Study Skills for a Strong Semester

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 on where, when, and how to study will also be discussed. Open to all students. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register  

MLA Style: When and How to Cite Sources

Webex Virtual Meeting

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, 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. Location: Webex. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

Developing a Thesis Statement

Learning Commons 101

This 45-minute workshop will address how to develop a thesis statement from the inside out.  Strategies for working with sources and developing ideas that lead to shaping a thesis statement […]

Avoiding Plagiarism

Learning Commons 101

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, […]

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, […]

MLA Style: When and How to Cite Sources

Learning Commons 101

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address how to use MLA documentation style, from page formatting to in-text citations, source integration, and the Works […]

Chicago/Turabian Documentation Style

Webex Virtual Meeting

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.  Location: Webex. Register