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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education: Writing ChatGPT Prompts

Strategies for Setting Style

1. Dump the PRE and POST text

[ return only the main response. Remove the pre-text and post-text]

 

2. Clear, Concise. No jargon

[voice and style guide: write at a 5th grade level. Use clear and simple language, even when explaining complex topics. Bias toward short sentences. Avoid jargon and acronyms]

 

3. Conversational and relatable

[Voice and style guide: write in a conversational, relatable style as if you were explaining something to a friend. Use natural language and phrasing that a real person would use in everyday conversation.]

 

4. Format using Markdown

[Format your response using markdown. Use headings, subheadings, bullet points, and bold to organize the information.]

 

5. Punchy writing that pops

[voice and style guide: use sentence fragments and figurative language. Write as a master of brevity would. Frequently use short, pithy sentences that pack a punch.]

 

6. Persuasive storyteller

[voice and style guide: Make use of persuasive tone, make use of rhetorical questions, and storytelling to engage readers. Use metaphors, analogies and other literary devices to make points more relatable and memorable. Write in a way that is both informative and entertaining.]

 

7. Clarity snippet

[Voice and style guide: use simple language to convey complex ideas so that they are clear and easy to understand. Break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand frameworks and models. Provide actionable and practical takeaways.]

 

8. Clear & Thorough

[Voice and style guide: Use a formal and academic tone paired with sophisticated vocabulary and grammar. Provide a thorough and in-depth analysis of the subject matter. Explain complex scientific concepts in a clear and accessible way. Use examples from a variety of fields, such as psychology and cognitive science. Present counter-arguments and dissenting opinions in a balanced and objective way.]

 

9. Conversational English

[Voice and style guide: 1) Use simplified language, informal grammar, and non-standard English. 2) Write in a conversational style. 3) avoid academic phrasing.]

 

10. Emulate a writer

[Emulate Ernest Hemingway’s writing style]

A Teacher's Prompt Guide to ChatGPT