Building Prompts
Master the art of filling out framework parameters to create effective, targeted AI prompts.
Building effective prompts is about more than just filling in blanks. It's about understanding how each parameter contributes to the overall effectiveness of your prompt and crafting inputs that guide the AI towards your desired outcome.
Define Goals
Clear objectives
Fill Parameters
Detailed inputs
Review & Refine
Optimise results
Understanding Framework Parameters
Text Fields
Context
Background information and setting
Task Description
What you want the AI to do
Requirements
Specific constraints and criteria
Selection Fields
Tone
Professional, casual, friendly, etc.
Format
List, paragraph, table, etc.
Length
Brief, detailed, comprehensive
Step-by-Step Building Process
Provide clear background information that helps the AI understand the situation and environment.
Example: Good Context
"I'm a marketing manager at a mid-sized software company launching a new project management tool. Our target audience is small business owners who currently use spreadsheets for project tracking."
Example: Vague Context
"I work at a company and we have a product."
Be specific about what you want the AI to accomplish. Vague tasks lead to vague results.
✓ Specific Tasks
- • "Write 5 email subject lines"
- • "Create a 3-step onboarding process"
- • "Analyse pros and cons of remote work"
✗ Vague Tasks
- • "Help with marketing"
- • "Make it better"
- • "Give me ideas"
Specify constraints, preferences, and success criteria to guide the AI's response.
Format Requirements
Specify how you want the output structured:
- • "Provide as a numbered list"
- • "Format as a table with columns for..."
- • "Write in paragraph form with subheadings"
Length Requirements
Be specific about desired length:
- • "Keep each point to 1-2 sentences"
- • "Provide a 200-word summary"
- • "Give me 3 detailed examples"
Select tone and style options that match your intended audience and use case.
Professional
Business reports, formal communications
Conversational
Blog posts, social media, casual emails
Creative
Marketing copy, storytelling, brainstorming
Input Mistakes
- • Being too vague or general
- • Providing contradictory requirements
- • Leaving critical fields empty
- • Using jargon without explanation
- • Assuming the AI knows your context
Process Mistakes
- • Rushing through parameter filling
- • Not reviewing before generating
- • Ignoring framework guidance
- • Using inappropriate frameworks
- • Not iterating on poor results
Advanced Building Techniques
Build context in layers, starting broad and getting more specific.
Layer 1: Industry/Domain
"In the healthcare technology sector..."
Layer 2: Company/Role Context
"As a product manager at a startup developing patient management software..."
Layer 3: Specific Situation
"We're preparing for a demo to potential hospital clients next week..."
Use constraints to focus the AI's response and improve relevance.
Time Constraints
- • "Within the next 30 days"
- • "For immediate implementation"
- • "Long-term strategy (1-2 years)"
Resource Constraints
- • "With a limited budget"
- • "Using existing team members"
- • "Without additional software"