Goal: Learn the beginner prompt formula.
Lesson
A clear prompt usually includes:
Task + Context + Audience + Format + Constraints
Task: What do you want the AI to do?
Context: What background does it need?
Audience: Who is this for?
Format: What should the answer look like?
Constraints: What rules should it follow?
Example
Weak prompt:
Help me write something.
Better prompt:
Write a friendly follow-up email for a homeowner who asked about a landscaping quote. Keep it under 120 words. Use a professional but warm tone. Do not mention internal costs, profit, margin, or markup.
Why it is better:
- Task: Write a follow-up email.
- Context: Homeowner asked about a landscaping quote.
- Audience: Homeowner.
- Format: Email under 120 words.
- Constraints: Professional, warm, no internal cost details.
Practice
Improve this prompt:
Tell me about AI.
Model Answer
Explain what an AI assistant is for a complete beginner. Use plain language, one everyday example, and a short 3-bullet summary. Avoid technical jargon.
Checkpoint
You are ready for World 3 when you can write a prompt that includes task, context, audience, format, and constraints.