Ask a Question Form

This form is intended for people under 13 years of age.
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We usually need three days to answer questions.
If you need help before then, try visiting a local library or using the sites in KidSpace.

You MUST fill out questions that are in red.

I. Tell us about you: We need some information about you before we can answer your question.

What is your first name?
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Where do you live (City, State/Country)?
What grade* are you in?*
What subject* are you asking about?*
When do you need it? (Dates set on current U.S. Eastern time.)	†REMEMBER! We usually cannot help you if you need an answer in less than three days.

II. Question:

1. Will you use this information for a school report?

Yes
No

(We can’t do your assignment, but we can help you get started and give you some places to look.)

2. Write your question in the following space.

Describe your question or problem. Be as specific as you can!

If you’re doing an assignment, tell us about it.

A real person will read your question, so use complete sentences!

3. How long does your assignment need to be?
(Skip this question if it doesn’t apply.)

One Paragraph
Half a Page
One Page
Two Pages
Five Pages
Other

4. Are there certain places your teacher does NOT want you to get the answer?
(Skip this question if it doesn’t apply.)

Encyclopedia
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Web site
Other

(Check any of the items you can NOT use.)

5. List any places you have already looked for the answer.

Don’t forget to check your school or public library for answers too! Sometimes the best information isn’t on the Internet.

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Updated on 13 Dec 2007