# In re:  Doing homework for newbies

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**Created:** [July 20, 2018, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-re-doing-homework-for-newbies/818300 "2018-07-20T22:53:49Z")\
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I should probably also add that this is in the General Questions FAQ:

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> **8. Don’t ask others to do your homework.** If you’re a student with a homework assignment and you need help understanding a concept, you’re welcome to post a question about it here. However, do NOT ask others to do work you’re supposed to do yourself, e.g., “Here’s an equation I was assigned for homework. Please solve for X.” To put it another way, our members generally are happy to help you figure out an answer. Don’t expect them to GIVE you the answer.

As long as homework questions are asked sincerely in GQ, and the OP isn’t just asking for the answers, the responses tend to be pretty helpful, in my experience. Again, this is just the internet, so nothing is guaranteed, but most of the folks around here are helpful. GQ is usually a good resource if you are stuck.

Just don’t ask us to do your work for you.

And again, if it’s an off-board project, you must ask permission first.

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