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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 […]

  • 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. […]