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How to Create a Good Prompt for Better AI Results
Learn how to write clear and effective prompts to get better results with AI. Includes practical examples and simple techniques.
PROMPT ENGINEERINGAI PRODUCTIVITY
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8/10/20251 min read
How to Create a Good Prompt for Better AI Results
The quality of an AI’s output depends largely on how you write the initial instruction: the prompt. A well-crafted prompt can mean the difference between a vague answer and a precise, practical, and creative one.
1. Understand What a Prompt Is
A prompt is the instruction or message you give the AI to generate a response. It works as the question or guide. The clearer and more specific it is, the better the output.
2. Define Your Goal
Before writing, ask yourself:
What do I want to achieve with the response? (inform, create, summarize, translate, etc.)
Who is the target audience? (expert, beginner, customer, student)
What format do I need? (list, paragraph, code, table)
3. Be Specific and Provide Context
Overly broad prompts lead to generic results. Example:
Weak prompt: “Write about digital marketing”
Improved prompt: “Write a 300-word article on digital marketing for beginners, in an educational tone, with practical examples.”
4. Use the ROL Method (Role, Objective, Limitations)
A simple structure for building prompts:
Role: Tell the AI what perspective or voice to take.
Objective: State clearly what you want to achieve.
Limitations: Add format, tone, length, or other constraints.
Example:
"Act as a high school teacher (role). Explain photosynthesis in simple terms (objective). Use no more than 150 words (limitation)."
5. Iterate and Improve
The first prompt may not be the best. Adjust wording, refine scope, and ask the AI to expand, shorten, or reframe until you get the desired result.
6. Practical Examples
Creative: “Write a short poem about rain using natural metaphors.”
Technical: “Generate a Python script that pulls data from a public API and saves it as a CSV file.”
Business: “Draft a formal email offering a new SaaS product to potential clients, highlighting its key benefits.”
Conclusion
A good prompt is clear, specific, and goal-oriented. Practicing and testing variations is the fastest way to master the art of prompting.
