The five tricks
- Context: who you are and what you need it for.
- Specific task: a clear verb (summarize, compare, correct).
- Format: table, list, word count.
- Example of what you want.
- Have it ask you what it's missing before responding.
General template
I am [who you are]. I need [objective] for [what for]. [Verb] the following text/data. Return it as [format]. Example of what I'm looking for: [example]. Before responding, ask me the questions you need.
Quick templates
Summarize this text in 5 bullet points for someone who doesn't know the topic: [text]Compare [A] and [B] in a table with price, pros and cons.Correct the spelling and tone of this email without changing the meaning: [email]
If it fails
- Don't start from scratch: tell it what's wrong and ask for another version.
- And always verify important data: a good prompt doesn't prevent errors.
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