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Evaluating Sources: The Questions to Ask

Webex Virtual Meeting

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 arevwelcome. Location: Webex. Register

Developing the 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 will be discussed. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register  

Critical Reading Strategies

Webex Virtual Meeting

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

APA Documentation Style

Learning Commons 101

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

Annotating and Outlining a Text

Learning Commons 101

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

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 resources. All students are welcome.   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, etc. Plagiarism in its various forms will be defined and discussed, including Ramapo’s policy on academic integrity. Open to all students. Location: Webex. Register

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.   Register

Critical Reading Strategies

Webex Virtual Meeting

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. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

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

Academic Success Strategies

Learning Commons 101

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. Register

Study Skills to Start the Semester Strong

TBD

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.  ***This workshop will […]