Make the request clearer
Better prompts begin with better context.
A practical framework for explaining the task, the audience, the boundaries, and the format you need from an AI assistant.
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Try the CLEAR prompt framework
CContextWhat is happening? Share the relevant background.
LLimitSet boundaries, tone, length, or sources.
EEnd goalDescribe the result you need.
AAudienceSay who will read or use the answer.
RResponse formatAsk for a table, outline, email, or steps.
There is no magic phrase that guarantees a perfect answer. Clear details simply give the model a better target.
Turn a vague request into a useful one
Vague
Write about AI.
Clearer
Explain how a language model drafts a response to a question. Write for a curious high-school student in 4 short paragraphs. Use one everyday analogy, avoid technical equations, and end with one limitation readers should remember.
An iterative workflow works better than one-shot instructions
- Give context. Share the task and any constraints.
- Review the first draft. Look for missing information or assumptions.
- Refine. Ask for a specific improvement instead of starting over.
- Verify. Check claims, calculations, and citations before using them.