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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 […]

College Success Strategies

Learning Commons 101

Start the semester off strong and lay the foundation for your success! This 45-minute workshop will address 5 key strategies for optimal academic performance, from planning to using essential campus […]

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 […]

Chicago/Turabian Documentation Style

Learning Commons 101

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, […]

Time Management

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 […]

MLA Style

Learning Commons 101

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.  If you need a refresher on […]

APA Documentation

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 student s are welcome. Register  at this link: https://www.ramapo.edu/crw/workshops/.   For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register  

Improving Sentences

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.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 […]

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 […]

Developing the 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 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 […]