How to craft a perfect prompt on chatgpt Begginers level guide

How to craft a perfect prompt on chatgpt Begginers level guide

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In an environment where AI is advancing all the time, the choice of the right prompt can make a huge difference when using models such as ChatGPT. Since I have worked with different forms of AI such as Vapi AI and Zapier, the simplification of the prompts is something that mostly clients seek to improve their productivity. In this article, I am going to explain more on how to come up with a good prompt and this will be illustrated by examples of what I have done in the past.

Understanding the Basics

?What is a Prompt?

A prompt is what you give to an AI model as an input to get a response. The quality of the response mostly depends on the quality of the formulated prompt.

Why is it Important?

Creating the right prompt can help in the trimming of time, increase efficiency and guarantee results that meet the standard set. Conversely, the poorly structured prompts are likely to generate unrelated or confusing answers to the actual question.

Tips for Crafting an Effective Prompt

  1. Be Clear and Specific
  2. Provide Context
  3. Set the Desired Tone and Style
  4. Ask Open-Ended Questions
  5. Use Examples and Scenarios

Be Clear and Specific

Clarity is key. Ensure your prompt is straightforward and to the point. Vague prompts can result in ambiguous answers.

Example:

Less Effective: "Tell me about AI."

More Effective: "Can you explain how AI is used in healthcare to improve patient outcomes?"

Provide Context

Giving context helps the AI understand the background and scope of your query. This is especially useful for complex topics.

Example:

Less Effective: "Write a summary."

More Effective: "Write a summary of the key benefits of using AI in supply chain management."

Set the Desired Tone and Style

Specify the tone and style you want the response to have. This is particularly useful for creative or formal writing.

Example:

Less Effective: "Write a blog post."

More Effective: "Write a friendly, engaging blog post about the advantages of remote work for tech companies."

Ask Open-Ended Questions

Open-ended questions encourage more detailed responses compared to yes/no questions.

Example:

Less Effective: "Is AI useful?"

More Effective: "How can AI transform the customer service experience in retail?"

Use Examples and Scenarios

Including examples or scenarios can help the AI understand exactly what you are looking for.

Example:

Less Effective: "Create a sales pitch."

More Effective: "Create a persuasive sales pitch for a new eco-friendly water bottle, focusing on its sustainability and health benefits."?

Real-World Experiences

That is why, during my work at Vapi AI, I was able to work with various clients and, thus, improve their prompt at the best level. Of which one experience that I had was with a client who required assistance in developing marketing content for a business which was a startup. By changing the prompts to include clear context and desired outcomes, we are able to develop much more engaging content that has substantially increased the per-site interaction rates.

In the same way, when clients faced automation queries with Zapier Integrations, I had to explain to them how they can phrase it to get better outcomes. : Thus, it not only had a positive impact on their efficiency levels but also their perceived utility by clients.

Writing of a good prompt is more of an art than a science and a skilled job all the same. It is then advisable to be clear, specific, and ensure that your instructions to the AI model provide a proper context for it to work with; this will significantly improve the quality of the answers that you generate, as evidenced in the use of ChatGPT. For those who have been using the accessibility of AI for a long time and for those who are just beginning their acquaintance with the opportunities that AI provides, here are some tips that may be useful.

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Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance with crafting your prompts. Happy prompting!

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If you follow the above-discussed guidelines, then you will be able to make the best use of features in AI. Hence it goes along the line that the stronger the prompt, the stronger the response.

I wish this article to be helpful in your AI process and journey. Thank you for reading!

Woodley B. Preucil, CFA

Senior Managing Director

3 个月

Mohsin Razzaq Ch Very well-written & thought-provoking.

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Woodley B. Preucil, CFA

Senior Managing Director

3 个月

Mohsin Razzaq Ch Fascinating read. Thank you for sharing

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