Rutgers-Camden Learning Center
Academic Support Workshops
Spring 2008
The Rutgers-Camden Learning
Center (RCLC) will host a series of academic support workshops for the Spring
2008 term for interested students. All workshops will take place in
Room
108 of
Armitage Hall on
Wednesdays during the
free period from 12:15 pm to 1:10 pm. except for the "But Wikipedia Says
It's Right" workshop which will take place in the
Robeson Library Electronic Classroom
(basement level).
Time
Management and Avoiding Procrastination,
Dr. Robert Ciervo, Director of the RCLC
1/30/08,
12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 108
Learn about why
students often procrastinate and the tips to overcome this competing
behavior. Find out about specific techniques to maximize your time through
term, weekly and daily planning activities that will allow you to realize your
academic goals.
Improving
Grammar and Writing Mechanics, Ashley Babcock, RCLC Writing Assistant
2/6/08
& 3/26/08,
12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 108
This workshop
will provide an overview of the proper use of punctuation such as comma use,
colons, semi-colons, and the proper way to cite sources in MLA papers. Ways to
improve sentence structure will also be covered. These topics include, how to
avoid using passive voice, “to be” verbs and how to fix “run-on” sentences.
Writing a Great Research Paper,
Ashley Babcock, RCLC Writing Assistant
2/13/08
& 4/2/08,
12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 108
The workshop
will focus on how to write a successful research paper. The topics covered
will include how to effectively research a topic, tips on writing solid
introductions and conclusions, a guide on structuring body paragraphs, and how
to write cohesive transition sentences.
A Tool For Life: Goal-Setting, Timothy
Pure, Learning Specialist
2/20/08,
12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 108
Learn goal-setting
in this highly interactive workshop. Participants will: understand the
difference between a dream and a goal, design concrete, measurable long-term
and short-term goals, and develop action plans for achieving their goals.
Choosing
the Right Note Taking Format, Timothy Pure, RCLC Learning Specialist
2/27/08,
12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 108
Explore different
formats of note taking as well as tips to choose the format that best suits
individual needs. Formats to be explored include Cornell, T-Notes, column
format notes, outline format notes, designer notes, and note-taking on
PowerPoint presentations. The workshop will also offer advice on how to best
use a word processing program to take notes.
Test
Taking Strategies,
Dr. Robert Ciervo, Director of the RCLC
3/5/08
& 4/30/08,
12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 108
Learn how to
employ different strategies to be effective in mastering multiple choice,
essay, short answer and matching type examinations. Find out how to prepare
in advance to improve your test performances.
Understanding and Optimizing Your Learning Style,
Timothy Pure, Learning Specialist
3/12/08 & 4/9/08,
12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 108
A brief overview
of how the brain learns, as currently understood by science. Common
misconceptions, such as left brain/right brain learning, will be debunked.
Participants will explore various theories of learning styles (e.g., multiple
intelligences theory) before receiving practical recommendations for
optimizing one’s learning environment and coursework.
“But
Wikipedia Says It’s Right!”: Evaluating Resources Critically,
Timothy Pure, Learning Specialist
4/16/08,
12:15-1:10 pm, Robeson Library (Follow the signs to the Electronic Classroom)
Workshop will
focus on how to choose appropriate resources for college-level research, and
to critically analyze resources. Participants will also discuss using Google
and Wikipedia in college-level courses. To be taught in collaboration with the
staff of Robeson library.
Stress Management for School and Life,
Dr. Robert Ciervo, Director of the RCLC
4/23/08, 12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 108
This workshop will educate students about the different components of
stress and how stress can have negative effects on both academic performance
and one’s personal life. Learn the techniques that elite level athletes use
to manage stress and enter into a relaxed and focus state to achieve success.
Attention Faculty Members:
The RCLC offers "Learning Strategy" workshops for all RU courses. Faculty members interested in having an RCLC representative present a workshop to his/her class may fill out our Workshop Request Form. Below are examples of some workshops that have been offered in the past.
Planning for Success
Cognitive/Learning Skills
Problem Solving
Learning Strategies
Test Taking/Preparation
Reading Strategies
Writing Skills
Math & Science Skill Sets
Note Taking
Concentrating in Class
Memory Techniques
Stress Management/Test Anxiety
Motivation/Goal Setting