What are prompts?

What are Prompts?

Users can input ChatGPT prompts to start a conversation or ask questions for more information on a specific subject. A prompt serves as the conversation's jumping-off point and can be as straightforward or complicated as the user chooses.

The questions "What does AI mean?" or "How do you tie your shoe?" are two examples of prompts. After inputting a user prompt, ChatGPT uses natural language processing algorithms to decipher the text's content and produce a response that is appropriate to the prompt. The answer might be a simple answer to a question or a more in-depth explanation.

Examples

Prompts - Copy & paste into the search bar

Provide me with a sample introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion to demonstrate the structure of a well-written essay.

To show the format of a well-written essay, ChatGPT can generate sample openers, body paragraphs, and conclusions for several types of essays. This can assist patrons in learning how to organize their ideas and arguments coherently.
If a student is trying to write an argumentative essay, ChatGPT can produce an example beginning with a beginning hook, background details, and a unique thesis statement. It can create body paragraphs containing a topic phrase, a body of supporting information, and transitions. Another benefit is that it can produce a conclusion that restates the thesis, condenses the key ideas, and offers an ending statement.
If a student needs to write a compare and contrast essay, ChatGPT can generate a sample introduction explaining the similarities and differences between the two subjects and a clear thesis statement. It can then create body paragraphs that compare and contrast different ideas of the subjects. It can also generate a conclusion summarizing the main points and providing a final thought on the significance of the comparison.
Using ChatGPT to generate sample essays (not creating an essay for students to submit as their own work) can be helpful for students learning to structure and organize their writing. However, again, it is important to note that these samples should not be copied or used as a substitute for the student's own ideas. Students should only use them as a guide unless citing them as a resource.

Generate an example of an outline for different types of essays, such as persuasive, descriptive, or narrative essays.

ChatGPT can generate outline examples for different types of essays to help students organize their thoughts and ideas. Outlining is a valuable tool for organizing thoughts and ideas before writing.
ChatGPT can provide an example outline that includes the important sections and supporting points that should be included in an essay.

Suggest vocabulary words or phrases that can enhance the quality of my writing, such as transitional phrases or sophisticated adjectives. <Provide your writing example >

ChatGPT can suggest vocabulary words or phrases that can enhance the quality of a student's writing.
ChatGPT can suggest synonyms for words that a student has used repeatedly, helping to vary the language and make their writing more engaging. For example, if a student has used the word "good" several times, it can suggest an alternative such as "excellent."
ChatGPT can suggest more specific words to help students convey their ideas more precisely. For example, instead of using the word "walk," it can suggest words such as "stroll" or "amble," depending on the context of the writing.
ChatGPT can recommend expressions and phrasal verbs to improve writing and convey ideas more effectively.
ChatGPT can suggest transitional phrases to help the student connect different ideas and create a more connected structure in their writing. It can suggest phrases such as "however," "in contrast," or "on the other hand" to introduce a contrasting idea.

Identify common grammatical errors in the following writing and suggest corrections. <Provide your writing example >

ChatGPT can be used as an editor to improve the quality of a student's work and suggest modifications. It can then provide explanations for why the suggested corrections are needed.

Provide feedback on the submitted writing, highlighting areas for improvement and suggesting ways to enhance the piece's overall quality. <Provide your writing example>

ChatGPT can suggest ways to enhance the overall quality of the work.
ChatGPT can clarify or define terms.
ChatGPT can identify technical or specialized terms that may be unclear to the reader and suggest providing definitions or explanations to improve understanding of the work.
ChatGPT can analyze the writing and suggest reorganizing paragraphs to create a better flow of ideas.
ChatGPT can analyze the writing to identify long or hard-to-understand sentences. It can then suggest a way to break them into shorter, more straightforward sentences.
ChatGPT can identify when the passive voice is used and suggest revisions for the active voice.

Suggest revision strategies to help improve the clarity and organization of the following writing: <Provide your writing example>

ChatGPT can identify areas where the writing could be tightened up by removing unnecessary words or phrases. This can improve the overall clarity and concision of the writing.
ChatGPT can identify overly complex or technical language and suggest simpler alternatives to improve clarity.

It is extremely important to know that using any AI language model for assistance is not foolproof. It may not catch every error or provide the best corrections in every instance. Students should always review their writing carefully and ask for feedback from their instructors.

AI language model users need to understand the ethical implications. It is ultimately the writer's responsibility to ensure that their work is original and properly cited and to follow the guidelines and policies of their institution regarding academic dishonesty.

Prompts to Reduce Hallucinations:

This approach is designed to help the AI tool provide more accurate, reliable information and to show confidence levels in its responses. However, it is still a good idea to check and double-check everything! Taking a moment to verify AI-generated content against trusted sources can ensure accuracy and authenticity.

Instruct for Verified Information Only:
- Use a directive to tell the AI to provide information it is certain of or can confidently verify.
- Example Prompt:
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"Answer this question only if you are certain of the information. If uncertain, please say 'I don’t know' or clarify that it requires verification."
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Request Citation of Reliable Sources:

Ask the AI to reference known sources or authoritative facts.

Example Prompt:

"Provide information based on known and reliable sources. If there is any uncertainty, state that you’re unsure or indicate which details might need additional verification."

Encourage Simplicity and Fact-Only Responses:
- Keep the response focused and fact-based, reducing the chance of speculative or overly complex answers.
- Example Prompt:
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"Give a concise, fact-based answer. Avoid making assumptions or providing information you cannot verify."
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Limit Output to Established Knowledge:
- Prompt the model to provide answers based solely on established information, particularly helpful in technical or academic contexts.
- Example Prompt:
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"Respond only with established facts or well-known information. Do not add new interpretations or unsupported details. State if a question requires further verification."
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Incorporate Uncertainty Handling:

Allow the model to express uncertainty if an answer may not be fully reliable.