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			<title><![CDATA[forums.firstinspires.org]]></title>
			<link>https://forums.boscotech.edu/showthread.php?tid=4</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 08:19:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">We have modeled this site after the First Lego League Challenge forum. If questions can not be answered here, please visit <a href="https://forums.firstinspires.org/forum/general-discussions/first-programs/first-lego-league" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://forums.firstinspires.org/forum/g...ego-league</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">If you find the answer there, please share it with our community here.</span></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">We have modeled this site after the First Lego League Challenge forum. If questions can not be answered here, please visit <a href="https://forums.firstinspires.org/forum/general-discussions/first-programs/first-lego-league" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://forums.firstinspires.org/forum/g...ego-league</a>. </span></span><br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Forum Etiquette]]></title>
			<link>https://forums.boscotech.edu/showthread.php?tid=3</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Etiquette tips while using the forum:</span></span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Avoid using ALL CAPS because viewers will perceive your post as angry or hostile, and you may get fewer responses.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Write in full sentences and avoid abbreviations whenever possible.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Be friendly and courteous in your posts and replies.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Do not use foul or abusive language; your post will be deleted if you do.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Describe your question carefully and clearly; be as precise as possible.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Demonstrate your knowledge. Your questions and answers should reflect the research you have already done.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">State your programming language where applicable.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Stick to the facts.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Describe the goal first. Be articulate about what you are trying to accomplish before you describe how you or your team are going about accomplishing a goal.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Remember that for FLL, your team is supposed to solve the individual missions. It is probably not a good idea to ask for help on a specific mission because most people are reluctant to share how their team will solve a mission. You can, however, ask questions about rule interpretation or share general strategy.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Don't forget to follow up on your question. Did someone help you find the answer you were looking for? Great. You will want to thank people for their help.</span></span><br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Etiquette tips while using the forum:</span></span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Avoid using ALL CAPS because viewers will perceive your post as angry or hostile, and you may get fewer responses.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Write in full sentences and avoid abbreviations whenever possible.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Be friendly and courteous in your posts and replies.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Do not use foul or abusive language; your post will be deleted if you do.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Describe your question carefully and clearly; be as precise as possible.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Demonstrate your knowledge. Your questions and answers should reflect the research you have already done.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">State your programming language where applicable.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Stick to the facts.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Describe the goal first. Be articulate about what you are trying to accomplish before you describe how you or your team are going about accomplishing a goal.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Remember that for FLL, your team is supposed to solve the individual missions. It is probably not a good idea to ask for help on a specific mission because most people are reluctant to share how their team will solve a mission. You can, however, ask questions about rule interpretation or share general strategy.</span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-family: poppinsregular, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Don't forget to follow up on your question. Did someone help you find the answer you were looking for? Great. You will want to thank people for their help.</span></span><br />
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Answer Questions]]></title>
			<link>https://forums.boscotech.edu/showthread.php?tid=2</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">How to Answer Questions:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Be kind, courteous, and gentle. Tone is everything!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Address negative comments via email or offline, and avoid trying to make anyone feel embarrassed for asking a question.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* If you are unsure about whether or not your answer is completely accurate, just be upfront about it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Probe. Use your response to get more specific details about the question.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Help your community learn from the question. When you field a good question, make sure to update any relevant documentation that may help others address the question in the future.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Demonstrate your research skills. Your response should include all the steps you took to address the question.</span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">How to Answer Questions:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Be kind, courteous, and gentle. Tone is everything!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Address negative comments via email or offline, and avoid trying to make anyone feel embarrassed for asking a question.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* If you are unsure about whether or not your answer is completely accurate, just be upfront about it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Probe. Use your response to get more specific details about the question.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Help your community learn from the question. When you field a good question, make sure to update any relevant documentation that may help others address the question in the future.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;" class="mycode_font">* Demonstrate your research skills. Your response should include all the steps you took to address the question.</span>]]></content:encoded>
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