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Annotating and Outlining

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

Chicago/Turabian Documentation Style: When and How to Cite Sources

Webex Virtual Meeting

This 45-minute workshop will address Turabian/Chicago documentation style, including page formatting, source integration, footnotes, bibliography, and using the style manual. All students are welcome.  For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

APA 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 APA documentation style, including page formatting, in-text citations, and references. All students are welcome.  For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register

APA 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 APA documentation style, including page formatting, in-text citations, and references. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  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

Writing About Research

Learning Commons 101

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing about research. Learn how to integrate research into a paper through quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing source information.  All students are welcomed. For more information, contact Ramon Reyes, rreyes@ramapo.edu. 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 […]

Developing an Argument and 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

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]