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  • Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop

    This 45-minute workshop will address how to successfully paraphrase, summarize, and directly quote the sources used when 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

  • Developing the Argument and Thesis

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    This 45-minute workshop will address how to develop a thesis statement from the inside out.  Strategies for working with sources and developing ideas that lead to shaping a thesis statement […]

  • APA Documentation Style

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Study Skills to Start the Semester Strong

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    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

  • Developing the Argument and Thesis

    Learning Commons 101

    This 45-minute workshop will address how to develop a thesis statement from the inside out.  Strategies for working with sources and developing ideas that lead to shaping a thesis statement will be discussed. All students welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu Register

  • Time-Management Strategies

    Learning Commons 101

    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 workshop will address time-management strategies and tools, including goal-setting, using an organizer, planning weekly, addressing priorities, and limiting distractions. All students are welcome. For more […]

  • Improving Sentences

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    This 45-minute workshop will address proofreading and editing sentences, focusing on some of the most common errors: fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.  All students welcome.  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.  Register

  • Developing a Thesis Statement

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    This 45-minute workshop will address how to develop a thesis statement from the inside out.  Strategies for working with sources and developing ideas that lead to shaping a thesis statement will be discussed. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu. Register