Turn clear instructions into useful ChatGPT conversations.
Learn how context, constraints, examples and review can improve writing, research, planning and problem-solving workflows.
Explore the guide →Better prompts begin with better context
Useful conversations explain the goal, audience, source material, constraints and desired output format.
Set the role and goal
Explain what you need done and why the result matters.
Add context
Provide the relevant background, examples and limitations.
Review and refine
Check the answer, ask follow-ups and correct weak assumptions.
Do not confuse confidence with accuracy.
ChatGPT can produce plausible mistakes. Verify important facts and use authoritative sources for high-stakes decisions.
State the task and desired result clearly.
Request a table, checklist, outline or draft when helpful.
Verify claims that affect decisions.
Improve results through focused follow-up questions.
A productive ChatGPT workflow
Ask
Describe the task, context and output format.
Inspect
Review what is useful, missing or uncertain.
Refine
Add constraints or examples to improve the result.
Verify
Check important details before using the output.
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