User:Froth/notes/Wikipedia:Reference desk/header/howtoanswer

How to answer a question

• Be thorough. Provide as much of the answer as you are able to.
• Be concise, not terse. Please write in a clear and easily understood manner. Keep your answer within the scope of the question as stated.
• Provide links when available, such as wikilinks to related articles, or links to the information that you used to find your answer.
• Be polite and assume good faith, especially with users new to Wikipedia.
• The reference desk is not a soapbox. Please avoid debating about politics, religion, or other sensitive issues.