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Prompt Guide

Provide Context

  1. Grade level
  2. Tone
  3. Vocabulary

Give Examples

Include in your prompt examples of what you are looking for. If you want a list of things include the first items from a list.

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Generate a list of topics for a class on Python:

1. Getting started
2. Variables
3. Conditionals
4. Loops
5. Debugging

Ask questions

To ensure the output is relevant and helpful, ask specific questions within the prompt. This will give the model a better understanding of what you’re looking for.

Output Format

Most systems don't return results in formats such as MS-Word or MS-Powerpoint. HTML is also hard to read. Try using markdown format.

Try Line Art Formats

Refine, refine, refine. To get better results, make sure the prompt is specific and concise. Include the questions you want to ask and the context of the conversation, and think about the tone of the conversation as well.

Step 6: Use the refined prompt to get better ChatGPT output. Test it out. Use the refined prompt to get a better sense of the output from ChatGPT. Ask the model questions and provide examples of the desired output. The more specific the prompt, the better the results will be.

Step 7: Practice making better prompts. Practice makes perfect. Keep practicing and refining your prompts. As you gain more experience with ChatGPT, it will become easier to write better prompts that provide more useful output. With patience and practice, you’ll be a pro at crafting ChatGPT prompts in no time.