Explicit Prompting

# Explicit Prompting

Crafting prompts in a way that helps guide an AI language model, like ChatGPT, is how to get them to provide more accurate, relevant, and useful responses. Here are some tips and examples for effective prompting:

1. Be specific and clear: Provide enough context or details to guide the AI toward the desired response.
`Example: "Provide a summary of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26."`

2. Ask for a step-by-step approach: When seeking a process or method, request step-by-step instructions.
`Example: "Explain the step-by-step process of setting up a Google Ads campaign."`

3. Request a particular format: Specify the format you want the response to be in, such as a list or comparison.
`Example: "List the top 5 differences between electric cars and traditional gasoline-powered vehicles."`

4. Provide constraints: Limit the scope of the answer by setting constraints, like time, geography, or context.
`Example: "Describe the economic situation in the United States during the Great Depression of the 1930s."`

5. Use the "In the style of" approach: Request that the response is written in a particular style or tone.
`Example: "Explain quantum physics in the style of a Dr. Seuss poem."`

6. Debias the response: Explicitly ask the AI to consider different perspectives or avoid favoring one side.
`Example: "What are the arguments for and against implementing a Universal Basic Income policy?"`

7. Request sources or citations: Ask for source recommendations to support the provided information.
`Example: "Which research papers should I read to understand the impact of AI on the job market?"`

Remember that AI models like ChatGPT can be sensitive to the phrasing and structure of prompts. Experiment with different prompt formulations to achieve the desired response.

## Prompt

Here's a prompt template that takes the tips above into account.