Center for Reading and Writing

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

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 […]

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. For more […]

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, […]

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.  For more information, contact P. Tovey-Van Aulen, ptovey@ramapo.edu Register Register

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

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.  For more information, contact […]

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. Register

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 will serve as the foundation for developing an argument and thesis. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register

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  

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 will serve as the foundation for developing an argument and thesis. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register Register

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 […]