Build ChatGPT

Prompts That Work!

7 tips applicable across all AI chatbots
 ChatGPT
Capabilities &
Limitations
Capabilities & Limitations

Understanding the capabilities and

limitations of ChatGPT is very
important before diving into prompt
building.

This will help you communicate

more effectively and get the most
relevant and accurate responses
from ChatGPT.
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Capabilities & Limitations

Capabilities:

Understand and generate human-like

text
Retrieve current information using a
“browser” tool
Translate text between various
languages
Create content like essays or poems
Provide code assistance in several
programming languages
Complex math, data analysis &
visualization, and creative writing
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Capabilities & Limitations

Limitations:

Lack of real-time data except when

using the “browser” tool
Responses based on data available
up to April 2023
Responses are dependent on the
clarity and specificity of the prompt.
Responses can sometimes lead to
biased or inaccurate outputs.
Limited understanding of context and
nuance
 7 Tips for
Prompt Building
1. Detailed Context

2. Clear and Specific Instructions

3. Role Assignment

4. Interactive Prompting

5. Examples and Reference Material

6. Setting Parameters and Constraints

7. Evaluating and Refining Prompts

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7 Tips for Building a Prompt

1. Importance of
Detailed Context

Provide ChatGPT with detailed context.

This includes incorporating relevant

details, specific facts, or user preferences
to help the AI understand the specific
scenario or context, for it to provide more
accurate and relevant responses.
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2. Clear and Specific

Instructions

Give ChatGPT clear and specific

instructions.

This means explicitly stating the task or

topic to be addressed, which helps focus
the response and avoid ambiguous or
off-topic outputs
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3. Role Assignment
and Conversational
Approach

Treat ChatGPT like a conversational

partner or team member.

For example, you can assign a role to

ChatGPT.

This approach aids in creating a more

natural and effective dialogue.
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4. Interactive
Prompting and
Iteration

Use an interactive prompting style, where

you engage in a back-and-forth dialogue
with ChatGPT, refining prompts based
on its responses.

This iterative process is crucial for

achieving the desired outcome.
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5. Use of Examples
and Reference
Material

Provide examples or reference materials

to ChatGPT.

This helps the AI model understand the

style or type of content you are
expecting.
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6. Setting Parameters
and Constraints

Set specific parameters or constraints in

your prompts, like word count, format, or
specific data points.

This guides ChatGPT to produce content

within defined boundaries.
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7. Evaluating and
Refining Prompts

Evaluate and refine prompts based on

ChatGPT's responses.

This involves making adjustments to

prompts for better accuracy and
relevance, a process that might involve
several iterations.
Examples &
Use Cases
1. Creative Writing

2. Data Analysis

3. Industry Research

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Examples & Use Cases

1. Creative Writing

Poorly Built Prompt:

"Write a short fantasy story."

Too Vague

No Direction

No Story Length

Missing Character Details

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Examples & Use Cases

1. Creative Writing

Poorly Built Prompt

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Examples & Use Cases

1. Creative Writing

Properly Built Prompt:

"Write a short fantasy story about a
young wizard's first day at a magical
academy, set in a whimsical world. The
story should be humorous and aimed
at children, with a word count of
around 500 words."
Setting Target Audience
(Magical Academy) (Children)
Tone Length
(Humorous) (500 words)
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1. Creative Writing

Properly Built Prompt

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2. Data Analysis

Poorly Built Prompt:

"Analyze the attached sales data."

Lacks Specificity

No Focus

No Desired Outcome
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2. Data Analysis

Poorly Built Prompt

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2. Data Analysis

Properly Built Prompt:

"Analyze the attached sales data from
Q1 2023, focusing on the performance
of each product category. Identify the
top-performing and underperforming
categories, and provide a brief analysis
of sales trends and potential reasons
for these patterns."
Clear Desired
Focused
Guidance Outcome
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2. Data Analysis

Properly Built Prompt

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3. Industry Research

Poorly Built Prompt:

"Tell me about the healthcare industry."

Too Broad

Unclear Prompt
Request
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3. Industry Research

Poorly Built Prompt

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3. Industry Research

Properly Built Prompt:

"Analyze the following articles to
provide a detailed overview of current
trends in the healthcare industry in the
United States, focusing specifically on
the impact of digital technology on
patient care. Summarize key findings,
including recent statistics, major
challenges, and the future outlook as of
2023. Links: [Link 1], [Link 2], [Link 3]."
Specific Focused Clear Request
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3. Industry Research

Properly Built Prompt

 Common
Mistakes to
Avoid
1. Vagueness

2. Overcomplication

3. Assumption of
Current Knowledge

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Vagueness
Being too vague in your prompts can
lead to broad or off-target responses.

Overcomplication
Overly complex prompts can confuse
the AI, leading to responses that may
not address the intended query.

Assumption of Current Knowledge

Assuming ChatGPT knows about very
recent events or data can lead to
incorrect or incomplete responses, as
it's not updated in real-time.
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