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Off the top of my head, I would say that you must first DEFINE the problem and then ASK it in the simplest way, without omitting any VERY important details.
So, keep those three points in mind. First, begin the process by brainstorming or whatever process works best for you - but just get it all down on paper in a tangible format in front of you FIRST. Then, pick from that and decide how to ask your question by highlighting only the info you think is necessary to your receiving the most helpful and definitive answer. Then, arrange these in an understandable order before you formulate your question and go from there.
If you don't get the answer you need at first, you can always ask again and refine or get more info as you go along : ) Hope that helps.
I am notorious for having to take the time to write down things (as an inward thinking introvert) because I usually try to throw out all of my thoughts at once in a jumble and get mostly blank looks in return : )
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