[header] How to write a well received question or answer on stack exchange [title] Take the tour. [step] The tour is different for every site, but the basics are the same. [substeps] It tells you how to vote, how to write a good question and basically how to navigate the site. 
This is the first step to ensuring you have a great post, because it helps you understand the tools. [title] Know the criteria for a good question.