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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, etc. Plagiarism in its various forms will be defined and discussed, including Ramapo’s policy on academic integrity. Open to all students. 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. Register

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 Cited page.  All students are welcome. Location: Learning Commons. Register