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  • Developing an Argument and Thesis

    Learning Commons 101

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Developing the Argument & Thesis

    Learning Commons 101

    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 […]

  • 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 are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • Annotating and Outlining a Text

    Learning Commons 101

    This 45-minute workshop addresses strategies for annotating and outlining a text. Critical thinking is emphasized, including discerning the author's purpose, evaluating claims, raising questions, and using prior knowledge in actively […]

  • 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.For more […]

  • 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, […]

  • Note Taking

    Webex Virtual Meeting

    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 […]