Avoiding Plagiarism
2022-04-27 14:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | 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, etc. Plagiarism in its various forms will be defined and discussed, including Ramapo’s policy on academic integrity. Open to all students. Location: Webex.
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Reading for the Research Paper
2022-04-28 13:15 - 14:00 | Webex Virtual Meeting
This 45-minute workshop will address reading strategies for conducting research, including how to read scholarly sources. Determining source credibility will also be discussed. All students are welcome.
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Critical Reading Strategies
2022-09-15 13:15 - 14:00, 2023-02-01 11:15 - 12:00 | 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, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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Developing the Argument and Thesis
2022-09-19 13:15 - 14:00, 2022-10-17 13:15 - 14:00 | 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
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Academic Success Strategies
2022-09-22 13:15 - 14:00 | Learning Commons 101
This 45-minute workshop will address 5 key strategies for optimal academic performance, from planning to using essential campus resources. Open to all students. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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Study Skills to Start the Semester Strong
2022-09-26 13:15 - 14:00 | TBD
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.
***This workshop will be LIVESTREAMED so there are in-person and remote options for attendance.
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Avoiding Plagiarism
2022-09-28 15:00 - 15:45, 2022-12-12 13:15 - 14:00 | Webex Virtual Meeting
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.
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Improving Sentences: Avoiding Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices
2022-09-29 13:15 - 14:00, 2022-10-27 01:15 - 14:00 | Learning Commons 101
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.
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Note Taking
2022-10-03 13:15 - 14:00 | 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. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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Time Management Workshop
2022-10-05 13:00 - 13:45 | Webex Virtual Meeting
You have a lot to do, so planning is essential. Learn ways to become more efficient and reduce your stress. 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 welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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Developing the Argument and Thesis
2022-10-06 13:15 - 14:00 | Webex Virtual Meeting

Annotating and Outlining
2022-10-12 13:15 - 14:00 | Webex Virtual Meeting
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 working with a text. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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APA Documentation Style
2022-10-13 13:15 - 14:00 | Learning Commons 101
This 45-minute workshop will address how to use APA documentation style, including page formatting, in-text citations, source integration, and references. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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Evaluating Sources: The Questions to Ask
2022-10-19 14:00 - 14:45
This 45-minute workshop will address strategies for evaluating print and news sources, including authority, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness. Fake news, what it is, and tips on how to identify it will also be discussed. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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MLA Workshop: When and How to Cite Sources
2022-10-20 13:15 - 14:00 | Webex Virtual Meeting
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 are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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Critical Reading Strategies
2022-10-24 13:15 - 14:00 | TBD

Chicago/Turabian Documentation Style
2022-10-31 13:15 - 14:00 | Learning Commons 101
This 45-minute workshop will address Turabian/Chicago documentation style, including page formatting, source integration, footnotes, bibliography, and using the style manual. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
2022-11-03 13:15 - 14:00 | Learning Commons 101

APA Documentation Style
2022-11-07 01:15 - 14:00 | Webex Virtual Meeting

Annotating and Outlining
2022-11-09 13:15 - 14:00 | Learning Commons 101

MLA Style: When and How to Cite Sources
2022-11-14 13:15 - 14:00 | Learning Commons 101

Chicago/Turabian Documentation Style
2022-11-16 12:00 - 12:45 | Webex Virtual Meeting

Study Skills to Survive the End of the Semester
2022-11-28 13:15 - 14:00 | 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.
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Reading for the Research Paper
2022-11-30 12:00 - 12:45 | Webex Virtual Meeting
This 45-minute workshop will address reading strategies for conducting research, including how to read scholarly sources. Determining source credibility will also be discussed. All students are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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Study Skills to Start the Semester Strong
2023-01-30 13:15 - 14:00 | 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 on where, when, and how to study will also be discussed. Open to all students. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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Developing the Argument and Thesis
2023-02-02 13:15 - 14:00 | 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 will serve as the foundation for developing an argument and thesis. All students welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.
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