Prompting Strategies

General strategies that consistently result in better output.

1. Be clear on objective: use action verbs, specify audience and output format
2. Provide background and context: relevant facts, data, and documents to help the model make better decisions
3. Be specific: use precise language, break down tasks, and quantify the ask when possible
4. Iterate and refine: try different prompt lengths, phrases, and levels of detail
5. Self-reflection: push back and ask for gaps in reasoning or assumptions