Questions tagged [homework]
The homework tag has no usage guidance.
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When is it safe to answer homework questions?
The current homework policies of Chemistry and Physics were adapted from the FAQ of Mathematics. The first rule about answering homework questions is: you do not provide a complete answer to homework ...
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Why does everyone "hate" homework questions?
I am pretty sure the guideline states that any one who try deserve at least a hint.
Recently I posted a problem on chemSE, immediately I got two downvotes, with no one willing to state the reason.
I ...
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What should we do about homework problems?
I have no statistics available, but when you take a "tour" in homework tagged posts, the ones that are on hold, usually get closed; not due to moderation strictness, but mainly due to the asker's ...
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How much effort is "enough" with homework problems? We would like to hear all ideas! (please)
We have a very good homework policy outlined for the site with some good and bad examples of homework problems.
Over the last few weeks, there have been several cases when users have added a line or ...
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Homework Button
Would it be possible to have a "Homework Button" below each new question? Clicking it would 1) automatically add a comment pointing the OP to our homework policy, 2) also in the comment add some text ...
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Thanks for being more diligent about homework questions!
By and large, our resident scholars-in-training have been doing a commendable job with including their initial attempts in the homework problems that have been posted. I'm pleased that new users to ...
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Should we stop using the homework tag? [duplicate]
Related: Should we have a homework tag?
Currently, our homework policy mentions:
4. Use the homework tag
Use the homework tag on your question, in addition to any other tags that identify the ...
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Should we have a homework tag? [duplicate]
I'm not big in giving away answers for those doing homework, but I do think that questions with the "homework" tag on them cause, for me at least, a bias against the asker.
This has been brought up ...
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How do I ask homework questions on Chemistry Stack Exchange?
Mainly copied from https://physics.meta.stackexchange.com/q/714/7433
What is the policy on asking homework questions on Chemistry Stack Exchange?
What kinds of questions are considered homework ...