5 Components of Great AI Prompts

Want to maximize the power of Gen AI like ChatGPT? The ability to craft clear and precise prompts is always crucial.

A good prompt addresses your needs effectively and drastically improves the results.

Let me introduce you to a super simple framework for writing understandable prompts, helping you get more accurate and relevant outcomes from AI tools, regardless of your level of expertise.

Now let’s go!

A good prompt better includes these elements:

ROLE

Specify the role you want the LLM (like ChatGPT) to assume.

ACTION

Define your request clearly, whether editing or creating… just tell the AI tool what you want.

The best part of leveraging AI is, neither you nor the tool have to be polite, come straight to the point is always the important rule.

TONE

Specify the tone or style for the LLM to use.

FORMAT

Specify the desired output format, such as an email, a list or a detailed report. You can also include the length of the output. 

CONTEXT

Provide any necessary context, source of material to enrich the AI understanding and accuracy.

Most LLM platforms support document upload (remember your data privacy here). You can also include the content in your prompts.

Tips

It’s not necessary to have all the above elements in one prompt, feel free to combine and structure them.

Sample prompts by using these elements

For Marketing

As a market analyst (Role), create a feature article (Action) in a persuasive and authoritative tone (Tone) for the company newsletter (Format) on recent trends in the tech industry. Discuss how these trends could influence company strategy (Context).

For Project Manager

As a project manager (Role), write an introductory email (Action) to your team explaining a new technology initiative, in an encouraging and informative tone (Tone) . Outline the objectives, expected benefits, and how team members can get involved (Format).

Communication Manager

As an internal communications manager (Role), write a post (Action) of 800 words (Format) , in a proud and celebratory tone (Tone), commemorating the company's 20th anniversary. Discuss the company's growth and milestones (Context).

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