BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Reading and Writing - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/crw X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Reading and Writing REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250115T203321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T203321Z UID:10000287-1738588500-1738591200@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Study Skills to Start the Semester Strong DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/study-skills-to-start-the-semester-strong-10/ LOCATION:Learning Commons 101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T121500 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250114T191057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T191057Z UID:10000278-1738755000-1738757700@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:College Success Strategies DESCRIPTION:Start the semester off strong and lay the foundation for your success! 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 \nRegister \n  URL:/crw/event/college-success-strategies-3/ LOCATION:Learning Commons 101 ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T141500 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250115T204555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T204555Z UID:10000290-1738762200-1738764900@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Annotating and Outlining DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/annotating-and-outlining-12/ LOCATION:Learning Commons 101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250115T204228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T134412Z UID:10000289-1738847700-1738850400@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Critical Reading Strategies DESCRIPTION: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. \n**This workshop has been moved to Webex. If you previously registered\, please check your email for a link to join. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/critical-reading-strategies-18/ LOCATION:Webex Virtual Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250114T190017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T192005Z UID:10000279-1739193300-1739196000@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Developing the Argument and Thesis DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/developing-the-argument-and-thesis-17/ LOCATION:Learning Commons 101 ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250114T204812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T204812Z UID:10000281-1739279700-1739282400@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Time Management DESCRIPTION: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\, ptovey@ramapo.edu. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/time-management-6/ LOCATION:Webex Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T121500 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250114T205256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T205256Z UID:10000282-1739359800-1739362500@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Avoiding Plagiarism DESCRIPTION: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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s policy on academic integrity. Open to all students.  For more information\, contact Priscilla Tovey\, ptovey@ramapo.edu. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/avoiding-plagiarism-25/ LOCATION:Webex Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T144500 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250115T175417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T175417Z UID:10000286-1739368800-1739371500@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Breaking Down a Writing Prompt DESCRIPTION:For many college papers\, a prompt will ask questions related to readings and class discussion\, asking you to demonstrate analysis and discussion of the topic. Decoding what a prompt is asking can be overwhelming\, but the sooner you understand a prompt\, the sooner you can start writing! Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing\, this student workshop will explore strategies for breaking down a writing prompt\, including how to interpret keywords and characteristics. Come prepared with a prompt you are currently working on for class. Open to all students. Register on the CRW website. For more information\, please contact Priscilla Tovey\, ptovey@ramapo.edu. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/breaking-down-a-writing-prompt/ LOCATION:Webex Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250115T203900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T203900Z UID:10000288-1739452500-1739455200@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Note Taking DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/note-taking-10/ LOCATION:Learning Commons 101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T144500 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250114T205557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T205557Z UID:10000283-1739887200-1739889900@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Email Professionalism DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about how to write professional email messages!  Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing\, this student workshop will address effective strategies for email communication. Audience\, purpose\, tone\, and sentence clarity will be discussed in writing to college personnel\, as well as prospective and current employers. Open to all students. For more information\, please contact Priscilla Tovey\, ptovey@ramapo.edu. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/email-professionalism-4/ LOCATION:Webex Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T114500 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250114T210011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T210011Z UID:10000164-1739962800-1739965500@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:MLA Documentation Style DESCRIPTION: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.  \nRegister URL:/crw/event/mla-documentation-style-7/ LOCATION:Learning Commons 101 ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250114T194612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T194612Z UID:10000280-1740057300-1740060000@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Developing the Argument and Thesis DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/developing-the-argument-and-thesis-18/ LOCATION:Learning Commons 101 ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250115T154032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T160006Z UID:10000178-1740402900-1740405600@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Developing the Argument and Thesis DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/developing-the-argument-and-thesis-19/ LOCATION:Webex Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T144500 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250116T133024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T133024Z UID:10000296-1740492000-1740494700@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Critical Reading Strategies DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/critical-reading-strategies-19/ LOCATION:Webex Virtual Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T141500 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250116T132006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T132006Z UID:10000293-1740576600-1740579300@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Note Taking DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/note-taking-11/ LOCATION:Webex Virtual Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250115T161133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T161133Z UID:10000180-1740662100-1740664800@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:APA Documentation DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Center for Reading and Writing\, this 45-minute workshop will address how to use APA documentation style\, including page formatting\, in-text citations\, and references. All students are welcome. For more information\, contact Priscilla Tovey\, ptovey@ramapo.edu. \n\nRegister URL:/crw/event/apa-documentation-2/ LOCATION:Learning Commons 101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T134500 DTSTAMP:20260430T073050 CREATED:20250203T192447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T192447Z UID:10000298-1740747600-1740750300@www.ramapo.edu SUMMARY:Information Literacy for the Sciences DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will learn about the types of sources you might need for your science course assignments\, where to find appropriate sources\, and how to access them\, if they are not free online. Not all studies are created equal – we’ll take a look at some quick ways to tell if the source/study may be unreliable. We’ll finish with some tips and tricks for reading scientific papers so that you don’t spend precious time struggling through a paper only to realize it doesn’t provide you with information you can use! For more information\, contact Priscilla Tovey\, ptovey@ramapo.edu. \nRegister URL:/crw/event/information-literacy-for-the-sciences-4/ LOCATION:Webex Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Priscilla Tovey/Center for Reading &%3B Writing":MAILTO:ptovey@ramapo.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR