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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

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. Open to all students. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register Register

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

MLA Style: When and How to Cite Sources

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.  All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register  

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.  Open to all students. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register

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 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 […]

Developing the 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 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

Developing the 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 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

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 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

Evaluating Sources: The Questions to Ask

Learning Commons 101

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 will also be discussed.  All students are welcome.  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

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