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  • Note-Taking

    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 […]

  • Incorporating Quotes

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    This 45-minute workshop will cover how to integrate quotes when writing an argument. Quote selection will be discussed, including why and how quotes are used in supporting claims. Providing context, introducing, and analyzing quotes will also be addressed. All students welcome.  For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

  • Avoiding Plagiarism

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

  • Incorporating Quotes

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    This 45-minute workshop will cover how to integrate quotes when writing an argument. Quote selection will be discussed, including why and how quotes are used in supporting claims. Providing context, introducing, and analyzing quotes will also be addressed. All students welcome.  For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

  • Critical Reading Strategies

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    This 45-minute workshop will address how to critically read a text, including pre-viewing, questioning, annotating, using background knowledge, and rereading. All students welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register

  • APA Documentation Style

    This 45-minute workshop will address how to use APA documentation style, including page formatting, in-text citations, source integration, and references. All students welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.  Register

  • MLA Documentation Style

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

  • Annotating and Outlining

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    This 45-minute workshop will address strategies for annotating and outlining a text. Critical thinking will be emphasized, including discerning author’s purpose, evaluating claims, raising questions, and using prior knowledge in […]