✅ Prompting: Do’s & Don’ts
Writing better prompts means getting better results. Let’s go over the golden rules — what to do, and what to avoid — when talking to ChatGPT.
✅ Do: Be Specific and Clear
ChatGPT is great at understanding context, but it’s not a mind reader. The clearer your prompt, the better your results.
❌ Bad: “Can you summarize this?”
👉 Add details like format, tone, or purpose to make it work smarter.
🎭 Do: Use Roles to Set Context
One of the most powerful ways to guide ChatGPT is by assigning it a “role.” This sets the tone and expertise level.
🚫 Don’t: Be Too Vague
Vague prompts often lead to generic or confusing answers. Avoid phrases like:
- “Tell me about stuff.”
- “Help me with this.”
- “What should I do?”
🧠 Tip: Include details like audience, tone, examples, or structure.
🧪 Do: Experiment & Iterate
Prompting is an art. Don’t expect perfection on your first try. Adjust your prompt, ask for revisions, and try alternatives.
- “Make it more formal.”
- “Add humor.”
- “Now give me a shorter version.”
📉 Don’t: Overload the Prompt
Avoid cramming 3-4 questions into one prompt. It may confuse the model and dilute the answer.
✅ Break it up into separate, focused prompts for better clarity.
📌 Quick Recap
- ✅ Be specific. Always guide ChatGPT clearly.
- 🎭 Assign roles and formats.
- 🔁 Ask follow-ups. Prompting is a conversation.
- 🚫 Avoid vague or multi-question prompts.
- 🧪 Test, iterate, and improve continuously.