Hello ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the third video in our master class on ChatGPT. My name is Adewale, and if you have been following our previous videos, you would have watched the introduction to ChatGPT and learned how to open an HR GPT account. In this video, we will focus on the importance of crafting effective prompts for ChatGPT to get the desired results.
The quality of prompts you provide to ChatGPT will directly impact the quality of the responses you receive. Therefore, it is crucial to follow these key principles when conjuring your prompts:
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Be clear and specific in your instructions. Start your prompt with a clear and specific statement or question, such as ‘Tell me about dogs’ or ‘Describe the Sebastian dog.’ This helps ChatGPT understand exactly what you are looking for.
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Provide context for your prompt. If you are asking about a specific historical event or topic, briefly describe it in your prompt. For example, ‘Tell me about the Oshogbo Festival that takes place in August.’ This helps narrow down the scope of the response.
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Experiment and iterate with your prompts. Don’t be afraid to try different wordings, phrasings, and sentence structures. If you are not getting the desired results, rephrase your prompt, change the words, or even the entire sentence. This allows you to fine-tune your prompts for better outcomes.
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Use relevant keywords in your prompts. If you are interested in space exploration, include terms like ‘NASA,’ ‘space mission,’ or ‘astronomy’ in your prompts. This helps ChatGPT understand the specific area you want information about and provide a more professional response.
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Specify the format you want for the response. If you want a list, comparison, or step-by-step guide, make it clear in your prompt. For example, ‘Please provide a step-by-step guide to breaking chocolate chip cookies.’ This ensures that ChatGPT generates the response in the desired format.
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Ask open-ended questions. Instead of asking closed-ended questions like ‘Is renewable energy good?’, ask open-ended questions like ‘What are the pros and cons of renewable energy sources?’ Open-ended questions allow ChatGPT to provide more comprehensive and informative responses.
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Be polite and respectful in your prompts. Remember that you are interacting with an AI model, but it is essential to maintain a respectful tone. Avoid offensive or inappropriate language and treat ChatGPT as if you are communicating with a human.
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Evaluate and refine the responses. After receiving a response, carefully evaluate it for accuracy and relevance. If necessary, refine your prompt or ask follow-up questions to get the desired information.
By following these key principles, you can effectively craft prompts that yield accurate and informative responses from ChatGPT. In the next video, we will provide a professional guide on how to conjure prompts for specific professions. Stay tuned!
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