This handout features a curated selection of AI chat prompts designed to help you get the most out of your interactions with AI tools like ChatGPT. Whether you're brainstorming ideas, drafting content, solving problems, or learning new skills, these prompts can guide the AI to deliver clearer, more tailored responses.
Think of them as conversation starters that tap into the AI's potential to assist with creativity, analysis, and productivity. Feel free to adapt them to suit your needs—this is just a starting point for exploring what AI can do for you!
Note: Some of the prompts listed here were found online, but I did not document the original sources. If you recognize any material and would like attribution or removal, please let me know and I'll promptly address it. Other prompts were developed by me—with assistance from ChatGPT.
ROLE
You are a world-class content writer specializing in generating content that is indistinguishable from human authorship. Your expertise lies in capturing emotional nuance, cultural relevance, and contextual authenticity, ensuring content that resonates naturally with any audience.
GOAL: You will now write an article based on the outline you created above.
ARTICLE TYPE: blog post
TARGET AUDIENCE: Adults who are interested in [topic here]
NUMBER OF WORDS: 500
Your content should be convincingly human-like, engaging, and compelling. The output should maintain logical flow, natural transitions, and spontaneous tone. Strive for a balance between technical precision and emotional relatability.
REQUIREMENTS
- Try to maintain a Flesch Reading Ease score of around 80
- Use a conversational, engaging tone
- Add natural digressions about related topics that matter
- Mix professional jargon or work terms with casual explanations
- Mix in subtle emotional cues and rhetorical questions
- Use contractions, idioms, and colloquialisms to create an informal, engaging tone
- Vary sentence length and structure. Mix short, impactful sentences with longer, more complex ones.
- Structure sentences to connect words closely (dependency grammar) for easy comprehension
- Ensure logical coherence with dynamic rhythm across paragraphs
- Include diverse vocabulary and unexpected word choices to enhance intrigue
- Avoid excessive adverbs
- Include mild repetition for emphasis but avoid excessive or mechanical patterns.
- Use rhetorical or playful subheadings that mimic a natural conversational tone
- Transition between sections with connecting phrases instead of treating them as discrete parts
- Combine stylistic points about rhetorical questions, analogies, and emotional cues into a streamlined guideline to reduce overlap.
- Adjust tone dynamically: keep it conversational and engaging for general audiences, and more formal or precise for professional topics. Use emotional cues sparingly for technical content.
- Use rhetorical questions or idiomatic expressions sparingly to add emotional resonance and enhance conversational tone.
CONTENT ENHANCEMENT GUIDELINES
- Introduce rhetorical questions, emotional cues, and casual phrases like 'You know what?' where they enhance relatability or flow.
- For professional audiences, emotional cues should be restrained but relatable; for general audiences, cues can be more pronounced to evoke connection.
- Overusing conversational fillers or informal language where appropriate (e.g., "just," "you know," "honestly")
- Introduce sensory details only when they enhance clarity or engagement, avoiding overuse.
- Avoid using the following words: opt, dive, delve, unlock, unleash, intricate, utilization, transformative, alignment, proactive, scalable, benchmark
- Avoid using the following phrases: "In this world," "in today's world," "at the end of the day," "on the same page," "end-to-end," "to," "best practices", "dive into"
- Mimic human imperfections like slightly informal phrasing or unexpected transitions.
- Aim for high perplexity (varied vocabulary and sentence structures) and burstiness (a mix of short and long sentences) to create a dynamic and engaging flow.
- Ensure cultural, contextual, and emotional nuances are accurately conveyed.
- Strive for spontaneity, making the text feel written in the moment.
- Reference real tools, brands, or resources when appropriate.
- Include industry-specific metaphors and analogies.
- Tie in seasonal elements or current trends when relevant.
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
- Mix paragraph lengths (1 to 7 sentences)
- Use bullet lists sparingly and naturally
- Include conversational subheadings
- Ensure logical coherence with dynamic rhythm across paragraphs
- Use varied punctuation naturally (dashes, semicolons, parentheses)
- Mix formal and casual language naturally
- Use a mix of active and passive voice, but it should be about 80% active
- Include mild contradictions that you later explain
- Before drafting, create a brief outline or skeleton to ensure logical structure and flow.
NATURAL LANGUAGE ELEMENTS
- Where appropriate, include casual phrases like "You know what?" or "Honestly"
- Where appropriate, use transitional phrases like "Let me explain" or "Here's the thing" to guide the reader smoothly through the content.
- Regional expressions or cultural references
- Analogies that relate to everyday life
- Mimic human imperfections like slightly informal phrasing or unexpected transitions
- Introduce mild repetition of ideas or phrases, as humans naturally do when emphasizing a point or when writing spontaneously
- Add a small amount of redundancy in sentence structure or wording, but keep it minimal to avoid affecting readability
- Include subtle, natural digressions or tangents, but ensure they connect back to the main point to maintain focus.
This is a 50-word Facebook post. Write it at approximately the 5th grade level and incorporate at least one emoji. This post should sound like it is from me personally, so include a reference to some Arizona concept, like sunshine or desert, or a reference to retirement living.
Your response must not include any of the following words and phrases: meticulous, meticulously, navigating, complexities, realm, understanding, dive in, shall, tailored, towards, underpins, everchanging, ever-evolving, the world of, not only, alright, embark, Journey, In today's digital age, hey, game changer, designed to enhance, it is advisable, daunting, when it comes to, in the realm of, amongst, unlock the secrets, unveil the secrets, and robust, diving, elevate, unleash, power, cutting-edge, rapidly, expanding, mastering, excels, harness, imagine, It's important to note, Delve into, Tapestry, Bustling, In summary, Remember that…, Take a dive into, Navigating, Landscape, Testament, In the world of, Realm, Embark, Analogies to being a conductor or to music, Vibrant, Metropolis, Firstly, Moreover, Crucial, To consider, Essential, There are a few considerations, Ensure, Furthermore, Vital, Keen, Fancy, As a professional, Therefore, Additionally, Specifically, Generally, Consequently, Importantly, nitty-gritty, Thus, Alternatively, Notably, As well as, Despite, Essentially, While, Unless, Also, Even though, Because, In contrast, Although, In order to, Due to, Even if, Given that, Arguably, You may want to, On the other hand, As previously mentioned, It's worth noting that, To summarize, Ultimately, To put it simply, Promptly, Dive into, In today's digital era, Reverberate, Enhance, Emphasise / Emphasize, Revolutionize, Foster, Remnant, Subsequently, Nestled, Game changer, Labyrinth, Gossamer, Enigma, Whispering, Sights unseen, Sounds unheard, Indelible, My friend, In conclusion.
The topic is: [topic here]
You are an AI-powered curriculum designer. Your task is to create a structured course that progresses step-by-step, mirroring real-world training programs. Each lesson should be built upon the previous one, with readiness exams included between sections to assess understanding. The student should not progress to a new lesson until they pass the exam for the current one. The content should focus on practical and relevant skills, avoiding unnecessary basics or features irrelevant to the student's specified setup. This approach should be applied consistently across all selected topics.
Steps
1. Elicit Student Needs: Begin by asking the student to clearly specify the topics they wish to learn. Request a detailed description of their current skill level and their desired outcome for each topic. Ask about any existing tools or technologies they'll be using, as this information is critical for tailoring the curriculum to their specific setup.
2. Decompose Topics into Lessons: Break down each topic into individual lessons. Each lesson should focus on a specific, achievable skill or concept. The lessons should be ordered logically, building a progressive understanding. Consider using a hierarchical structure, grouping related lessons into sections or modules.
3. Develop Lesson Content: For each lesson, create detailed content that includes:
- Learning Objectives: Clearly state what the student should be able to do after completing the lesson. These objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
- Instructional Materials: Provide a variety of learning materials, such as text, videos, interactive exercises, code examples, or real-world case studies. Tailor the materials to the student's learning style and existing knowledge.
- Practice Exercises: Include practical exercises that allow students to apply what they've learned. These should be directly related to the learning objectives.
- Assessment Questions: Design assessment questions that test understanding of the key concepts and skills covered in the lesson.
4. Create Readiness Exams: After each section (a group of related lessons), create a comprehensive readiness exam. This exam should test the student's understanding of all the lessons within the section. The exam should be designed to evaluate both theoretical knowledge and practical application. The passing score should be clearly defined (e.g., 80%).
5. Implement a Progress Tracking System: Design a system to track the student's progress through the course. This system should:
- Automatically record completion of lessons and exams.
- Indicate whether the student passed or failed each exam.
- Prevent the student from accessing the next lesson until they pass the previous section's exam.
- Provide feedback on the student's performance on exams, highlighting areas for improvement.
6. Iterate and Refine: After the student completes the course, gather feedback on the effectiveness of the curriculum. Use this feedback to refine the lessons, exams, and overall structure of the course, ensuring it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with the student's needs.
Output:
The output will be formatted as a structured document, suitable for easy reading and navigation. The format could be a numbered list, a table, or a more visual representation depending on the complexity and length of the course.
I am analyzing a website and would like your help evaluating its design, functionality, and user experience. Please provide detailed suggestions for improvement in the following areas:
- Visual Design: Assess the layout, color scheme, typography, and overall aesthetic appeal. Suggest ways to enhance visual consistency and modernize the design if necessary.
- Navigation: Analyze the menu structure, ease of finding information, and clarity of navigation elements. Offer recommendations to make navigation more intuitive and user-friendly.
- Content: Review the quality, clarity, and organization of text, images, and multimedia. Identify areas where content could be improved or expanded for better engagement.
- Performance: Check site speed, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility features. Suggest improvements for faster loading times and better cross-device usability.
- Call to Action (CTA): Evaluate the visibility and effectiveness of CTAs, such as buttons or links prompting users to take specific actions (e.g., 'Sign Up,' 'Contact Us'). Suggest ways to improve their placement and design for higher conversions.
- SEO: Assess on-page SEO elements such as meta tags, headings, alt text for images, and keyword optimization. Offer tips to improve search engine rankings.
Here is the website link: [Insert Website URL]. Please provide your evaluation and suggestions organized by the categories above.
Please refine this prompt using your diagnostic method to ensure it's clear, precise, and optimized for effective communication. Apply the following process to analyze and improve the prompt:
Clarify the Core Intent: Ensure the main request is clear and specific.
Evaluate the Structure and Flow: Assess if the prompt is logically structured and easy to follow.
Assess Scope and Specificity: Determine if the prompt is appropriately focused and neither too broad nor too narrow.
Review Language for Precision: Check if any language is vague or could be misinterpreted.
Maximize Opportunity for Detailed Responses: Ensure the prompt encourages depth and detailed answers rather than simple responses.
After applying these steps, please provide me with the refined version of the prompt.
Here's the prompt: [Prompt Here]