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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.   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 […]

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 integrity. Open to all students.  For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

Improving Sentences: Avoiding Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices

Learning Commons 101

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

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 Workshop

Webex Virtual Meeting

You have 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 […]

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 […]

Annotating and Outlining

Webex Virtual Meeting

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 […]

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, […]