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10 strategies for crafting winning prompts with ChatGPT.pdf
1. 10 STRATEGIES
FOR CRAFTING
WINNING
PROMPTS WITH
CHATGPT
Applying the following best
practices will contribute to
more effective and tailored
responses from ChatGPT
across a range of scenarios
and tasks.
2. 10 Best practices
Define the objective
Provide context
Specify tone and style
Break down instructions
Include Key Information
Allow for creativity
Handle ambiguities
Iterate and refine
Test across scenarios
Encourage conciseness
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3. 1.Clearly define the
objective
EXAMPLES
Clearly outline the purpose or objective of the
script. Define the scenario, the desired outcome,
and any specific information you want the
response to include.
Generate an engaging introduction for
a blog post discussing the impact of
recent industry trends on small
businesses.
Generate a response to a customer
inquiring about the features and pricing
of our premium subscription plan.
4. 2.Provide context
and background
EXAMPLES
Include relevant context or background
information to help ChatGPT understand the
specific situation or query it's addressing. This
ensures contextually accurate responses.
A customer is inquiring about the
shipping status of their order. Begin the
response by acknowledging their order
details and providing a brief overview
of our shipping process.
A user is asking about our new product
release. Begin the response by
mentioning that we recently launched
a cutting-edge product in response to
customer demands.
5. 3.Specify the tone
and style
EXAMPLES
Clearly indicate the desired tone and style for the
response. Whether it's formal, casual, informative,
or persuasive, guiding ChatGPT on the intended
tone enhances the coherence of the generated
content.
Craft a casual and friendly response to a
customer expressing excitement about
an upcoming product launch, providing
additional details and a sense of
anticipation.
Craft a formal response acknowledging a
customer complaint about a defective
product, ensuring empathy and a
commitment to resolving the issue.
6. 4.Break down
complex instructions
EXAMPLES
If the script involves multiple steps or
components, break down the instructions into
clear and concise segments. This helps
ChatGPT process and generate more accurate
responses.
In a 3-step response, first acknowledge a
customer's complaint about a late
delivery. Then, guide them through our
resolution process, and finally, offer a
discount on their next purchase.
In a 2-step response, first acknowledge
the customer's concern about a billing
error. Then, guide them on the steps to
initiate a refund request through our
online platform.
7. 5.Encourage
conciseness
EXAMPLES
Encourage ChatGPT to provide concise
responses. Specify if there's a preference for
simplicity and directness, and guide the model to
avoid unnecessary elaboration.
Generate a concise social media
caption for an image showcasing our
latest product. Emphasize key features
and include a call-to-action for
engagement.
Generate a brief response confirming a
meeting appointment and providing
the necessary details, avoiding
unnecessary details.
8. 6.Include Key
Information
EXAMPLES
Identify and include the key pieces of
information that should be present in the
response. This ensures that the generated
content aligns with the specific details you
want to convey.
Ensure the response includes information
about our company's return policy, the
return process steps, and an assurance
of prompt processing.
Ensure the response to a customer
complaint about a defective product
includes information on our warranty
policy, the process for initiating a product
return, and details about our customer
support contact.
9. 7.Allow for creativity
and variation
EXAMPLES
While providing specific instructions, allow
room for creativity and variation. This can result
in more natural and diverse responses,
preventing the output from sounding too
robotic.
While brainstorming blog post ideas on
productivity tips, encourage the use of
innovative expressions to make the
suggestions engaging and actionable.
While suggesting content ideas for an
upcoming social media campaign,
encourage original wording and varied
approaches to ensure our posts stand
out and engage our audience uniquely.
10. 8.Handle
ambiguities
EXAMPLES
Anticipate potential ambiguities or
uncertainties in the input and provide
guidance on how ChatGPT should handle
such situations. Clear instructions help in
refining the response.
If a user's inquiry about a specific feature
is unclear, request clarification before
providing detailed information to ensure
accuracy in the response.
If a customer's inquiry about a technical
issue is unclear, request more details,
such as the specific error message or the
device the customer is using, to provide
a more accurate and helpful response.
11. 9.Iterate and
refine
EXAMPLES
After generating responses, review and
iterate based on the output. Refine the script
as needed to improve clarity, accuracy, and
alignment with your communication goals.
After generating responses to customer
inquiries about our loyalty program,
review the outputs, refine any language
inconsistencies, and ensure clarity.
After generating responses to employee
queries about our company policies,
review the outputs, refine any language
inconsistencies, and ensure clarity to
create a comprehensive and easily
understandable document.
12. 10.Test across
scenarios
EXAMPLES
Test scripts across various scenarios to
assess the versatility of the responses. This
helps in identifying any limitations or areas
for improvement in the generated content.
Test the script across scenarios such as
customer inquiries, product feedback,
and general information requests to
ensure adaptability in generated
responses.
Assess the script for generating email
responses across various situations,
including order inquiries, feedback, and
subscription cancellations, to ensure
that you produce adaptable and
contextually appropriate responses in
different contexts.