Implementing a fill-in-the-blank type structure for new users asking questions

A notable problem on this site seems to be PSQs from new users. In order to encourage better questions, I suggest implementing a fill-in-the-blank type structure for new users asking questions. Once a certain reputation is achieved (for example, 150), the system can revert back to the standard question interface. The following is a rough sketch of what the new user interface may look like:

Title
Make your title your question; use it to convey as much information as possible. Don't be afraid to make it long.

Question Statement
Write the statement of the question, including all assumptions and conditions. This may be the same as the title.

Source/Motivation
Mention where you came across the question and/or what prompted you to ask about it.

Background (optional)
Indicate your level of familiarity with the question topic.

Definitions (optional)
Define any important terms relating to the question.

Include your thoughts, observations, research and/or attempts to solve the problem.
[Space to add the OP's work]

Other (optional)

References (optional)
Link any references appropriate to the question.

Tags

The question can then render as follows:

$$\large\text{[Title]}$$

[Question Statement]

Source/Motivation

[Source/Motivation]

Background

[Background]

etc.

After the question has been posted, the OP can edit the question using the standard interface, thus being able to reformat and restructure the question if necessary.

Happy to hear feedback on the same.

• Perhaps not exactly the same, but this suggestion seems a bit similar: Will this site add a guided mode similar to the one recently introduced on Stack Overflow? There are some older posts on this topic, too: Should M.SE consider a Question Wizard Guide? and Could "Ask Question" dialog be more helpful? (I won't be surprised if you find some other related discussions here on this meta.) Jul 7 at 9:02
• @MartinSleziak Thanks for sharing. Nonetheless, I feel like the answers to the cited questions do not satisfactorily answer the question. Considering that those posts are pretty old, I think it makes sense to revisit the discussion.
– user1082389
Jul 7 at 9:10
• If implemented, this template suggestion will definitely yield desired results (and possibly have monotony as a side effect). Unfortunately, I don't forsee StackExchange making such a change (or even the simpler-to-implement single-line homepage notice pointing to such a table) for this site without concerted, tremendous advocacy (and not here, but on the main Meta site). Jul 7 at 11:37
• I like this idea and I think for now this would at least be helpful as part of either How to ask a good question or Is there a shorter and more opinionated version of "How to ask a good question?" that we can direct new users to?. Jul 7 at 14:00
• I'm a bit of a grump who suspects that "do my homework" new users won't be deterred by anything, but I think this is actually a good idea. The requested info is the stuff people end up having to ask for after a question is posted; why not ask beforehand. As a grump, l don't have high hopes for SE implementing it, but +1 and a thumbs up for nice thinking. Jul 7 at 14:45
• I just want to point out: The Technology Is Here, Or At Least Over There: there were pre-filled boxes in the 2021 moderator elections. I have a screenshot. ( It is from this comment of mine. ) Since the new editor is being worked on, it might be a good idea to suggest this properly on the main Meta.SE site, if it hasn't been done Jul 18 at 1:19