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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, […]

Developing an Argument & Thesis

Learning Commons 101

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing an argument paper. Identifying key ideas and concepts through quote selection […]

Study Skills to Start the Semester Strong

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 […]

Developing an Argument & Thesis

Learning Commons 101

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing an argument paper. Identifying key ideas and concepts through quote selection […]

Developing an Argument & Thesis

Webex Virtual Meeting

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing an argument paper. Identifying key ideas and concepts through quote selection […]

Improving Sentences

Learning Commons 101

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address proofreading and editing sentences,focusing on some of the most common errors: fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.  Students can register at this link: https://www.ramapo.edu/crw/workshops/.   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.  For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

Improving Sentences

Webex Virtual Meeting

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address proofreading and editing sentences, focusing on some of the most common errors: fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.  Students can register at this link: https://www.ramapo.edu/crw/workshops/.   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 also for tips, tricks, and methods that will help you become an effective note-taker. This workshop is open to all students. For more information, contact […]

Critical Reading Strategies

Learning Commons 101

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 Register

Improving Sentences

Webex Virtual Meeting

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address proofreading and editing sentences,focusing on some of the most common errors: fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.  Students can register at this link: https://www.ramapo.edu/crw/workshops/.   For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register

APA Style

Learning Commons 101

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address how to use APA documentation style, including page formatting, in-text citations and references. All students are welcome. Register  at this link: https://www.ramapo.edu/crw/workshops/.   For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register