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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.  Location: Webex. Register

End of Semester Study Skills

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 Workshop

This 45-minute workshop will address how to successfully paraphrase, summarize, and directly quote the sources used when 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. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

Developing the Argument and Thesis

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 […]

APA Documentation Style

Webex Virtual Meeting

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

Academic-Success Strategies

Webex Virtual Meeting

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address 5 key strategies for optimal academic performance, from planning to using essential campus resources. Open to all […]

Study Skills to Start the Semester Strong

Webex Virtual Meeting

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]