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    The document provides instructions for using the online discussion platform Piazza. It outlines how to search for existing answers to questions, post new questions to specific folders for others to see, and provides tips for writing clear, detailed questions. Key recommendations include searching existing posts first, providing all relevant details in questions, and using formatting tools to structure code for readability. The goal is to encourage effective use of the platform to get and provide helpful responses.

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    The document provides instructions for using the online discussion platform Piazza. It outlines how to search for existing answers to questions, post new questions to specific folders for others to see, and provides tips for writing clear, detailed questions. Key recommendations include searching existing posts first, providing all relevant details in questions, and using formatting tools to structure code for readability. The goal is to encourage effective use of the platform to get and provide helpful responses.

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    The document provides instructions for using the online discussion platform Piazza. It outlines how to search for existing answers to questions, post new questions to specific folders for others to see, and provides tips for writing clear, detailed questions. Key recommendations include searching existing posts first, providing all relevant details in questions, and using formatting tools to structure code for readability. The goal is to encourage effective use of the platform to get and provide helpful responses.

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    Using Piazza

    I. Looking for Answers


    1. Always start by using the search function (#1) to see if someone else has posted a
    similar question already.
    2. Browse appropriate folders (menu bar above #2) to see if the same question was asked
    using different wording.
    3. If you can't find the question you want to ask, click on New Post (#3) to ask your
    question.

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    II. Posting on Piazza
    1. Choose your post type. Explanations are given beneath each type. Since, in most of the
    cases, you will be asking a question, therefore, make sure that you select the first post
    type (i.e. Question).
    2. Choose who will see your posts, either the whole class or the instructor alone. I would
    recommend that you post your questions to whole class, so that all of us can benefit
    from the discussion.
    3. Select what folders (categories) your post will appear. You can select more than one,
    and more people will be able to find your question if you select all that may apply.
    4. Enter a brief and meaningful summary of your question
    5. Enter as many details as you can. Remember that the more details you give, the more
    likely you are to get a useful/helpful answer.
    6. Decide how your name will be displayed. It can be the name you signed up with, or
    anonymous to other students.
    7. Post your question or save it as a draft to post later.

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    III. What is a “GOOD QUESTION”?
     Asks only one question per post.
     Asks something that canNOT be found in the lab document, assignment statement etc.
     Includes exactly enough detail to answer the question without including solution.
     Is NOT "How do I correct my code" or "What is wrong with my code?" or "Please correct my
    code" or "Give my solution of task 5".

    IV. Piazza Tips


    a. Ask questions!
    The best way to get answers is to ask questions! Ask questions on Piazza rather than emailing
    your teaching staff so everyone can benefit from the response (and so you can get answers
    from classmates).
    Usage tip: Search assignment and piazza first. If there is a similar question, it is best to post a
    follow-up instead of a brand new question. This means less duplicates and better more
    complete discussions.
    b. Add a follow-up to comment or ask further questions.
    To comment on or ask further questions about a post, start a follow-up discussion. Mark it
    resolved when the issue has been addressed.
    Usage tip: Follow-up posts help keep all discussion about that topic in one place (called a
    thread). Be sure to also add any relevant information back into the Q&A above.
    c. Tag your posts.
    It's far more convenient to find all posts about your Assignment 1 or Lab 5 when the posts are
    tagged. Type a hash tag or pound symbol (#) before a key word to tag. Click a blue tag in a
    post or the question feed to filter for all posts that share that tag.
    d. Format code.
    Click the code button in the question editor to add pre-formatted text. Pre-formatted text
    preserves your indents and spacing and makes your code easier for all to read.

    V. Need More Help?


    See the following link: https://support.piazza.com/support/solutions/48000185443

    References:
    The above material and pictures has been adapted from the following URLs:
     https://rutgers.instructure.com/courses/35/pages/piazza
     https://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~deppeler/cs400/piazza.html
     https://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~deppeler/cs400/piazza_tips.html

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