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Update README.md with project processes

README.md

@@ -12,4 +12,30 @@ Given the time the user has to study (5 min to 2 hours), the tools they have ava
 
 More to come on the use cases for this tool!
 
-*This is a 🎃#Hacktoberfest2024 project and collaborators are welcome*
+This project is part of 🎃#Hacktoberfest2024, supported by UpWiSE.  All are welcome to work on issues and join in!
+
+### How to Help This Project
+1. Before beginning any work, please review the Issues for this repository to see what work is available.  The following filter shows which issues do not have an Assignee, and can be assigned: [Unassigned Issue Filter for the Course Tracker](https://github.com/UpstateWomenInSoftwareEngineering/study_helper/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+no%3Aassignee)
+2. When you find an issue you'd like to take on, leave a comment to request that you be assigned to the issue.
+3. Once a project admin assigns the issue to you, you can begin the issue work! ✨
+4. Clone the repository locally, then create a Branch to begin working on the issue.
+5. Begin working on the branch in your local space. When the work is complete, Commit your changes to the branch. Then, create a Pull request to submit your changes.
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+7. An UpWiSE team member will review your Pull Request.
+    - If the request is good without changes, it will be Approved.
+    - If changes are needed, will we write to you with a comment about what to change.
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+    - Additional details about Hacktoberfest 2024 are in [our UpWiSE Notion space here](https://pinnate-goldenrod-da6.notion.site/Hacktoberfest-2024-1180faf7365880f78958dee6b52c7937?pvs=4).
+
+### Technical Stack
+*TBD, awaiting initial project check-in*
+
+### Initial Setup Instructions
+*TBD, awaiting initial project check-in*
+
+## Project Notes
+### User Stories
+TBD
+
+### Wireframes
+TBD