Questions tagged [asking-questions]
Questions specifically about the process of asking questions on this site.
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I responded to a PSQ question with "this is not a homework help site," and the OP got upset - was my statement rude?
Recently, I responded to someone demanding an answer to question with this... This is not a homework help site (“Here’s my problem, solve it for me”) - expecting help from us without any effort on ...
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Where to ask for feedback, discussion or sources on a topic?
I have a question/thought on geodesics that seems too vague to post on math.se. I assume posting it there would be inappropriate as I think that I would rather just discuss the topic or be pointed to ...
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When should an integral be considered a duplicate?
When solving an integral (if possible), the solution generally entails applying a substitution, transformation, or "trick" that reduces/simplifies the original integral into known results. ...
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Is it possible to ask a question in an answer to a question already on the site
I found a question where the user is studying on the same book I'm using, and has asked a question about something on this book, but he asked only "half a question" about it. I'm interested ...
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How to use the features hyperlink, blockquote, preformatted text, insert citation to make my question more clear
I have had the issue of needing help with a question in math text articles or book and I always used image of a screenshots I took using ifran. But problem is they never came out clear enough so that ...
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Can I use math formulas from this community in open source non-CC projects?
I am planning on using some math formulas I get from this community in open source projects with a basically completely free use no attribution needed license subject to how close to that license ...
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I finished writing a question, and then realized it is a duplicate. Should I post?
I finished writing a question, and then realized it is a duplicate. Should I post? I swear this happens all the time to me. Reason not to post: it is a duplicate, and will waste peoples' time with ...
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Why was my post closed when I gave clear reasons that did not conflict wtih question posting guidelines?
I recently created the following post. It was a split of an earlier post. Someone asked if it was a duplicate and I explained in the comment that it is a split of a previous post because that post ...
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Why are we required to write "why this question is relevant to us"?
When I ask questions, it's always for the same reason: because I'm curious about the answer. It's not like my life depends on it, it's just a random question I asked myself while thinking about a ...
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How to deal with unclear questions about geometry?
I just had a look at again a typical question about geometry. The question starts by a rectangle, called $ABCD$. Problem: there are two "kinds" of rectangles $ABCD$: The "Joe sixpack&...
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A guided self-study anti-pattern?
I've observed a certain pattern of behavior a number of times on MSE over the years (to varying degrees), but I didn't find it discussed directly on here (although some related topics have been ...
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Ask a new question or undelete and edit the deleted question?
So initially I asked a not so well-focused and clear question on expressing functions as sums of exponential and sinusoidal functions. Then later I deleted it because it wasn’t so clear. Then, just ...
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Integral or Series Closed Form Inquiry
I know it's a dumb question still I don't have premium access to Mathematica or Wolfram Alpha, so I sometimes get stuck. Can I ask on Math Stack Exchange community for help finding the closed form of ...
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Seeking Guidance Initially, but Successfully Proved Later
I posted a one question on Math Stack Exchange, completed most of the process, but got stuck. Later, I figured it out and proved the question. Should I delete my post, finish the solution or Should I ...
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Closed Question Despite 8 Upvotes and Detailed Attempts – Seeking Clarification
I joined Math Stack Exchange about 15-17 days ago, so I might not know all the rules for asking questions. One of my early questions got closed, but it had 8 upvotes, and I mentioned what I tried. I’m ...
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