How to Write Better AI Prompts

Learn a practical framework for giving AI tools clear context, constraints and output instructions.

Start with context

Say what you are working on, who the output is for, and what success looks like. Useful context reduces guessing.

Set constraints

Give the format, length, tone, deadline, source boundaries, and anything the AI must avoid. Ask it to label assumptions rather than invent details.

Request a usable format

Specify headings, a table, steps, examples, or a checklist. Review the result, correct it with feedback, and verify claims that matter.

Use judgment

AI is an assistant, not an authority. Do not enter confidential information unless you understand the tool’s data handling, and ask qualified experts about high-stakes decisions.