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*'''Include a title and a question'''. <small>It's easier for everyone if question formatting is consistent.</small> | *'''Include a title and a question'''. <small>It's easier for everyone if question formatting is consistent.</small> | ||
*'''Be specific'''. <small>Clearly state your question and include any information that might help to understand the context (for example, a [[wikilink]] or a link to an online resource). </small> | *'''Be specific'''. <small>Clearly state your question and include any information that might help to understand the context (for example, a [[wikilink]] or a link to an online resource). </small> | ||
*'''Don't provide contact information''', <small>such as your | *'''Don't provide contact information''', <small>such as your e-mail|e-mail address, home address, or telephone number. Making your e-mail address public here may make it very public.</small> | ||
*'''Sign your question'''. <small>Type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> (four [[tilde]]s) at the end of your question, so we know know who's asking.</small> | *'''Sign your question'''. <small>Type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> (four [[tilde]]s) at the end of your question, so we know know who's asking.</small> | ||
*'''Be patient'''. <small>Your question probably won't be answered right away, so come back later and check for a response. Questions are normally answered at the same page on which they were asked. A complete answer to your question may be developed over time.</small> | *'''Be patient'''. <small>Your question probably won't be answered right away, so come back later and check for a response. Questions are normally answered at the same page on which they were asked. A complete answer to your question may be developed over time.</small> | ||
<noinclude>The basic content of this template taken from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reference_desk/header/howtoask this template] in Wikipedia under GFDL.</noinclude> | <noinclude>The basic content of this template taken from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reference_desk/header/howtoask this template] in Wikipedia under GFDL. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:55, 27 June 2007
How to ask a question
- Search first. As this wiki grows, it might be faster for you to find what you're looking for.
- Include a title and a question. It's easier for everyone if question formatting is consistent.
- Be specific. Clearly state your question and include any information that might help to understand the context (for example, a wikilink or a link to an online resource).
- Don't provide contact information, such as your e-mail|e-mail address, home address, or telephone number. Making your e-mail address public here may make it very public.
- Sign your question. Type ~~~~ (four tildes) at the end of your question, so we know know who's asking.
- Be patient. Your question probably won't be answered right away, so come back later and check for a response. Questions are normally answered at the same page on which they were asked. A complete answer to your question may be developed over time.
The basic content of this template taken from this template in Wikipedia under GFDL.