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Module 3 of 4Lesson 3 of 6~12 min

Describe a complete request

A vague request produces generic text, whatever the tool. This lesson teaches you to write a complete request, from context to constraints, and to understand what each element changes in the result. You also learn to describe the way you want AI to work with you on the task.

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Lesson objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a complete request (task, context, examples, format, constraints) and explain what each element changes in the result.

Topics covered

  • writing a prompt
  • effective prompts
  • context
  • examples

Where it fits

The five-step method

How do I get from a real need to a useful deliverable, in a way I can repeat?

Lessons in this module

  1. Choose the task to hand over and frame the deliverable
  2. The five-step method, end to end
  3. Describe a complete request (this lesson)
  4. Choose the right tool for the deliverable
  5. Check the result and improve it
  6. Workshop: apply the method to your case

What you will learn in this module

This lesson is part of the course Put AI to work in your business

  • Choose which tasks to hand to AI and how to work with it (automate, assist, delegate) based on value, risk and the data involved.
  • Write a complete request (task, context, examples, format, constraints) and improve it over at least two documented iterations.
  • Pick the right tool for a deliverable and justify the choice on data, cost, licensing and integration.
  • Check AI output against an explicit checklist (facts, figures, sources, tone, compliance) before using it.

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