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  • Study Skills to Survive the End of the Semester

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

  • Avoiding Plagiarism

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    Sponsored by the CRW, 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 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 […]

  • Developing the Argument and Thesis

    Learning Commons 101

    This 45-minute workshop will address planning and drafting strategies for writing an argument paper.  Identitying key ideas and concepts through quote selection will serve as the foundation for developing and […]

  • Time Management

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Developing the Argument and Thesis

    Learning Commons 101

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]