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Reading for the Research Paper

Webex Virtual Meeting

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, […]

Writing about Research

Webex Virtual Meeting

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 […]

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, […]

APA Documentation

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. […]

Evaluating Sources

Webex Virtual Meeting

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 […]

Information Literacy for the Sciences

Webex Virtual Meeting

In this session, we will learn about the types of sources you might need for your science course assignments, where to find appropriate sources, and how to access them if they are not free online. Not all studies are created equal - we’ll take a look at some quick ways to tell if the source/study […]

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. Note: This workshop is […]

Developing an Argument and Thesis

Webex Virtual Meeting

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

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. For more information, contact […]

MLA Style

Webex Virtual Meeting

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 Literacy for the Sciences

Webex Virtual Meeting

In this session, we will learn about the types of sources you might need for your science course assignments, where to find appropriate sources, and how to access them, if […]

Academic Success Strategies

Webex Virtual Meeting

Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, this 45-minute workshop will address 5 key strategies for optimal academic performance, from planning to using essential campus resources. Open to all […]