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- MLA Documentation Style<\/li>\n
- APA Documentation Style<\/li>\n
- Chicago\/Turabian Documentation Style<\/li>\n
- Avoiding Plagiarism<\/li>\n
- Annotating and Outlining a Text<\/li>\n
- Critical Reading\u00a0Strategies<\/li>\n
- Study Skills<\/li>\n
- Improving Sentences: Avoiding Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices<\/li>\n
- Writing About Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
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- Time Management<\/li>\n
- Developing an Argument & Thesis<\/li>\n
- Evaluating Source Credibility<\/li>\n
- Reading for the Research Paper<\/li>\n
- Email Professionalism<\/li>\n
- Note-Taking<\/li>\n
- Academic Success Strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\nFall 2026 Student Workshops<\/h4>\n
Registration opens on 8\/26<\/p>\n
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September 2026<\/span><\/div>Sep.<\/span> 09<\/span><\/div>Developing an Argument and Thesis<\/a><\/div>11:00 am - 11:45 am<\/span>Learning Commons 101<\/a><\/div>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 are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu<\/p>\n
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Sep.<\/span> 10<\/span><\/div>Study Skills to Start the Semester Strong<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>Learning Commons 101<\/a><\/div>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, <\/span>ptovey@ramapo.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Sep.<\/span> 14<\/span><\/div>Note Taking Strategies<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>Online<\/a><\/div>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.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Sep.<\/span> 16<\/span><\/div>Critical Reading Strategies<\/a><\/div>11:00 am - 11:45 am<\/span>Online<\/a><\/div>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.<\/p>\n
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Sep.<\/span> 17<\/span><\/div>Time Management<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>Online<\/a><\/div>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 information, contact Priscilla Tovey, <\/span>ptovey@ramapo.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Sep.<\/span> 21<\/span><\/div>Developing an Argument and Thesis<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>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 are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.<\/p>\n
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Sep.<\/span> 23<\/span><\/div>MLA Style: When and How to Cite Sources<\/a><\/div>11:00 am - 11:45 am<\/span>Learning Commons 101<\/a><\/div>If you are writing an MLA paper, this workshop is for you! Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing, the workshop will address 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Sep.<\/span> 24<\/span><\/div>Avoiding Plagiarism<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>Online<\/a><\/div>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\u2019s policy on academic integrity. Open to all students.\u00a0 For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Sep.<\/span> 30<\/span><\/div>Annotating and Outlining<\/a><\/div>11:00 am - 11:45 am<\/span>Online<\/a><\/div>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.\u00a0 For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, <\/span>ptovey@ramapo.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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October 2026<\/span><\/div>Oct.<\/span> 01<\/span><\/div>Note Taking Strategies<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>Learning Commons 101<\/a><\/div>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.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Oct.<\/span> 05<\/span><\/div>Critical Reading Strategies<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>Learning Commons 101<\/a><\/div>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. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Oct.<\/span> 07<\/span><\/div>Developing an Argument and Thesis<\/a><\/div>11:00 am - 11:45 am<\/span>Online<\/a><\/div>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 are welcome. For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu<\/p>\n
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Oct.<\/span> 08<\/span><\/div>Academic Success Strategies<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>Learning Commons 101<\/a><\/div>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 students.\u00a0 For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu<\/span><\/p>\n
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Oct.<\/span> 14<\/span><\/div>Time Management<\/a><\/div>11:00 am - 11:45 am<\/span>Learning Commons 101<\/a><\/div>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 information, contact Priscilla Tovey, <\/span>ptovey@ramapo.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Oct.<\/span> 19<\/span><\/div>Improving Sentences<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>Learning Commons 101<\/a><\/div>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 information, contact Priscilla Tovey, ptovey@ramapo.edu<\/p>\n
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Oct.<\/span> 22<\/span><\/div>Annotating and Outlining<\/a><\/div>01:15 pm - 02:00 pm<\/span>Learning Commons 101<\/a><\/div>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.\u00a0 For more information, contact Priscilla Tovey, <\/span>ptovey@ramapo.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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